2000 Conference
9th Annual Quality Audit Conference

Reno, Nevada, March 2-3, 2000 9th Annual Quality Audit Conference

The landscape of business is changing as we move into the new century. Companies are tearing down the traditional vertical organizational silos, and moving to virtual partnering. Products and services are outsourced to companies with their own defined requirements, yet still accountable to the prescriptions of their customers. This conference focuses on the changing role of the auditor, working at the edge of the virtual age.

Track 1
Auditors at the Edge
This track is designed for the auditor new to the profession, who can benefit from mentors experienced in the profession of independent assessment. The Certified Quality Auditor Body of Knowledge will be covered in this track, to help the new auditor move across the edge from novice to valued virtual teammate.

Track 2
The Cutting Edge
What is the state of the auditor’s art? How will developments in business models, quality standards, customer requirements, on-line procedures, leaner organizations, and virtual structures affect the quality profile? How will auditing the digital age be different?

Track 3
Sharpening the Edge
Skills enhancement for the experienced auditor is the theme of this track. New ideas, and thought provoking presentations by experts in auditing AND designing audit programs.

Track 4
Honing the Edge
Crossing the boundary between vertical and
virtual requires us to smooth the rough edges,
and hone our audit skills. Meet the experts and
authors during hands-on sessions designed to
provide interaction between presenters and the  
audience.

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Keynote Speakers

Diversity in Auditing

Models for Software Quality - Perspectives for Auditors

After the Quality Audit:Report to Improvement