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RCA: The Simple Yet Powerful Framework for Business Excellence
RCA stands for Responsibilities, Cadence, and Audit - a straightforward framework that can revolutionize how your business operates.

Debra Matthews Hampton
Aug 28, 20243 min read


ISO for Teenagers: A Humorous Take on Quality Management for Parenting
Imagine a world where parenting teenagers was as structured and efficient as an ISO 9001-certified business.

Debra Matthews Hampton
Aug 28, 20243 min read


From Vision to Industry Revolution: How ISO 9001 Fueled Frank’s Startup Success
When Frank called me, he was a man with a vision and a burning desire for change.

Debra Matthews Hampton
Aug 27, 20242 min read


From Factory Floor to Shipping Manager: A Story of Growth Through Quality
I remember twenty years ago, when I first stepped into the bustling manufacturing plant as a third-party auditor, and met Alonzo.

Debra Matthews Hampton
Aug 27, 20243 min read


Harnessing ISO for Success: Why Running by the Seat of Your Pants Isn’t an Option
In today’s complex business environment, hard work alone isn’t enough. You need systems and processes that support and mitigate.

Debra Matthews Hampton, PE
Dec 8, 20232 min read


Integrated Cable South: A 23-Year ISO 9001 Success Story in Fort Valley, GA
In an industry where perfection is elusive, Integrated Cable South is approaching just that.

Debra Matthews Hampton, PE
Dec 8, 20233 min read


Your ISO 9001 “City Slickers” Moment Awaits!
In the classic film “City Slickers,” the grizzled cowboy Curly imparts a piece of wisdom: the secret of life is “one thing.”

Debra Matthews Hampton
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Fear of Failure, Simplification & My Superpower
Fear gripped me when I transferred to Iowa State University as a junior.

Debra Matthews Hampton
Nov 20, 20232 min read


The Power of Focus: Ten Items or Less
Just as a grocery store's express lane handles "Ten Items or Less," you can benefit from a similar approach to quality management.

Debra Matthews Hampton
Nov 20, 20232 min read


The True Value of Your ISO Documents: A Farm-to-Business Analogy
I live on a farm and on a farm, things go missing. It’s a fact of life.
When some items aren’t quickly replaced, people immediately notice.

Debra Matthews Hampton
Nov 20, 20232 min read
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