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THE COST VERSUS THE VALUE OF ISO CERTIFICATION

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 – 10:00am

Many organisations understand the cost of ISO certification.

Far fewer truly understand its value.

Too often, ISO is viewed as a mandatory expense — something required to satisfy customers or pass audits. When this happens, certification becomes a recurring cost with limited return.

When leadership understands and applies ISO correctly, ISO becomes a strategic investment that supports performance, governance, and risk management.

This live Microsoft Teams Master Class is designed for Managing Directors and Executives who want clarity on where ISO creates value — and where it doesn’t.

WHAT THIS SESSION WILL COVER

✅ Why many organisations experience ISO as a cost rather than a benefit
✅ How leadership decisions determine the return on ISO investment
✅ The hidden costs of poorly implemented ISO systems
✅ How strong governance increases value without increasing complexity
✅ What auditors really look for when assessing value and effectiveness
✅ How to use ISO certification to support strategy, risk, and decision‑making

THIS IS NOT A TECHNICAL SESSION

This is not about clauses, procedures, or documentation.

It is a leadership‑level discussion focused on:

✅ Maximising return on certification spend
✅ Reducing audit fatigue and compliance overhead
✅ Ensuring ISO adds measurable business value
✅ Making informed decisions about certification scope and investment

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

✅ Managing Directors and Executives
✅ Senior leaders responsible for governance and oversight
✅ Organisations questioning the return on ISO certification
✅ Businesses preparing for surveillance or recertification audits
✅ ISO Consultants advising executive teams

IF THIS SOUNDS FAMILIAR…

✅ ISO feels expensive with limited business benefit
✅ Certification is maintained because it’s “required,” not because it adds value
✅ Audits feel disruptive rather than constructive
✅ Leadership wants clearer ROI from certification spend

👉 This session will provide clarity.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

TONY CUNNINGHAM is an internationally respected ISO authority with over 30 years of experience in auditing, certification, training, and international standards development.

✅ Managing Director – Wynleigh International Certification Services
✅ Founding Director – SAATCA
✅ SAATCA Registered Lead Auditor
✅ Member of ISO Technical Committees:
• ISO/TC 176 (ISO 9001 – Quality Management)
• ISO/TC 262 (ISO 31000 – Risk Management)

Tony offers rare insight into how leadership behaviour directly influences audit outcomes and system value.

DELIVERY FORMAT

✅ Live interactive session via Microsoft Teams
✅ Real‑time discussion and Q&A
✅ Designed for senior leadership, not technical teams

ISO DELIVERS VALUE WHEN LEADERSHIP UNDERSTANDS THE DIFFERENCE

We look forward to welcoming you live.

CONTACT DETAILS

Wynleigh International Certification Services

📞 +27 (0) 31 941 4790
📧 info@wynleigh.com
🌐 www.wynleigh.com

Risk Group

📞 +27 (0) 31 569 5900
📧 enquiries@riskgroup.ltd
🌐 www.riskgroup.ltd

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Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 10:00am

For further information, please contact us:
T: +27 (0)31 941 4790
E: info@wynleigh.com

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