Methodology for executing a gap analysis against any ISO standard. Evaluation criteria, maturity matrix, and prioritized action plan.
A gap analysis is the initial diagnostic that determines the distance between your organization's current state and the target ISO standard's requirements. A well-executed gap analysis defines the implementation roadmap.
Determine which ISO standard you will evaluate against and which processes, areas, and sites the analysis includes. The gap analysis scope should match the intended certification scope.
Break down each standard clause into individual requirements. For each, assess the current conformity level using a maturity scale: nonexistent, partial, implemented, managed.
Review existing documentation, interview process owners, and observe actual practices. The evaluation must be based on verifiable facts, not perceptions.
Not all gaps carry the same weight. Classify by certification impact (major vs. minor nonconformity) and remediation effort. This defines the action plan order.
For each gap, define the corrective action, owner, required resources, and deadline. The action plan is the main gap analysis deliverable.
Between 1 and 4 weeks depending on the scope and complexity of the organization. It includes data gathering, analysis, and report preparation with action plan.
No. The gap analysis is a pre-implementation diagnostic. The internal audit evaluates an already implemented system and is a mandatory standard requirement.
Yes, and it is recommended when pursuing an integrated system. Standards with high-level structure (HLS) share clauses 4-10, allowing common requirements to be evaluated once.
Assessment within 72 business hours. ISO methodology. No ties to certification bodies.
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