Concentric Global

UPDATE: We postponed this month's Lunch & Learn to June 24th. See you then!

Our June Lunch & Learn is tomorrow at Noon ET! Register 👇. We'll focus on preparing for ISO 9001:2026 and discuss how organizations can build a structured approach to:
• Understanding new and revised requirements
• Conducting meaningful gap assessments
• Determining applicability and implementation priorities
• Organizing objective evidence
• Improving audit readiness

We'll also touch on the recently released ISO 19011 guidance and what it means for organizations looking to strengthen their internal audit programs.

Register -> https://www.acommoncenter.com/c/events/lunch-learn-iso-9001-2026-update-866dd5

Hey Concentric Community — we need your vote! 🔥

We're adding monthly Fireside Chats to the calendar and want to build them around what YOU actually want to show up for.

We've got 8 topic options live in the Community right now — everything from AI + management systems to member spotlights to hot takes in quality and compliance (yes, really).

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Many organizations don't struggle with understanding ISO requirements.

They struggle with proving conformity.

Gap analyses live in one spreadsheet.
Evidence lives in multiple folders.
Audit records live somewhere else entirely.

As ISO 9001:2026 approaches and the updated ISO 19011 guidance begins to shape audit practices, organizations have an opportunity to rethink how they manage compliance.

Join us for our next Lunch & Learn as we explore a practical approach to connecting requirements, evidence, and audit readiness.

https://www.acommoncenter.com/c/events/lunch-learn-iso-9001-2026-update-866dd5

We're adding Fireside Chats to the Concentric Community, and you get to pick the topics. 🔥

AI writing your SOPs. Unpopular quality opinions. Real implementation stories. Audit war stories from the trenches.

8 options. You pick what we build.

Vote now: https://www.acommoncenter.com/c/community-discussions/have-something-else-you-d-like-to-see-added-tell

Problem: "We know the standard changed, but we don't know where to start."

Solution: Start with a gap analysis.

A gap analysis removes the guesswork by showing:
• What already meets the new requirements
• What needs updating
• What can wait
• What should be prioritized

Instead of making assumptions, you'll have a transition plan based on facts.

Learn more: 👉 Link in Bio Concentric Global

The organizations that will have the smoothest ISO 14001 transition aren't waiting until 2028.

They're evaluating their systems now.

They're identifying gaps now.

And they're training their teams now.

The ISO 14001:2026 revision strengthens expectations around environmental context, lifecycle thinking, change management, and environmental performance.

Our Upgrade Course helps you understand what changed and how to prepare your EMS for the future.

👉 https://www.acommoncenter.com/iso-14001-2026-upgrade-course

The upcoming ISO 9001:2026 revision is generating a lot of discussion.

But before organizations start making changes, they should answer three questions:

1️⃣ What requirements apply to us?
2️⃣ Where are our gaps?
3️⃣ What evidence demonstrates compliance?

Those questions are at the heart of every successful implementation and audit program.

In our next Lunch & Learn, we'll walk through a practical framework for answering all three and discuss what the latest standards developments mean for your organization.

Register here: https://www.acommoncenter.com/c/events/lunch-learn-iso-9001-2026-update-866dd5

You can't close a gap until you know where it exists.

Many organizations are already asking:

✔️ What changed in ISO 14001:2026?
✔️ What do we need to update?
✔️ Are we already compliant with most of the new requirements?

The fastest way to answer those questions is with a structured gap analysis.

Before you spend time updating procedures, training employees, or revising documentation, identify exactly where your system stands today.

Schedule your assessment and get a clear roadmap forward.

👉 https://www.acommoncenter.com/12-pain-points-to-12-solutions

What would happen if your auditor asked for evidence of compliance tomorrow?

Would your team know exactly where to find it?

One of the biggest challenges organizations face isn't meeting requirements—it's maintaining the documentation and evidence needed to demonstrate conformity over time.

In our upcoming Lunch & Learn, we'll discuss how organizations can prepare for ISO 9001:2026 while creating a more organized and audit-ready system.

Join us live: https://www.acommoncenter.com/c/events/lunch-learn-iso-9001-2026-update-866dd5

It's been a busy season for management system professionals.

📌 ISO 19011 auditing guidance was just updated.
📌 ISO 9001:2026 changes are on the horizon.

What do these developments mean for your organization?

Join our next Lunch & Learn as we discuss practical approaches to assessing compliance, identifying gaps, organizing evidence, and preparing for the future of quality management systems.

Register here: https://www.acommoncenter.com/c/events/lunch-learn-iso-9001-2026-update-866dd5