LQMO inputs for AR&P Workshop by SEAMEO INNOTECH https://padlet.com/innotech1/3an3nwnm27thvgas en-us 2023-08-02 13:08:59 UTC 2023-08-07 05:00:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Establishment of new Office (LQMO) to attend to legal and compliance concerns of the Center innotech1 https://padlet.com/innotech1/3an3nwnm27thvgas/wish/2654797529 - realization of the benefits of having an in-house lawyer within the Center (who is also Mam LMB's Chief of Staff
- creation of LPAU
- QIPU staff exposure to legal and policy affairs concerns, including Paralegal Certificate Program (professional growth opportunities)
- Center to eventually have in-house notarial services
- professionalization of contracts preparation and review process]]> 2023-08-02 13:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/innotech1/3an3nwnm27thvgas/wish/2654797529 Quality Management initiatives innotech1 https://padlet.com/innotech1/3an3nwnm27thvgas/wish/2654811509 - affirmation from Center Director on the Center's Quality Management initiatives (not just ISO but continuous improvement and relevance to clients and stakeholders)
- additional lens: legal perspective/ opinion on Center policies and practices (e.g. Staff Rules, Outsourcing Policy, contracts preparation and monitoring)
- clients'/ interested parties' appreciation of the Center's QM initiatives, and its influence on their decision to engage us as partner/ provider (CIPSS results which was even cited as positive observation by external auditor)
- ISO 9001 recertification up to 2026
- continued ISO 29993 certification up to 2024]]> 2023-08-02 13:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/innotech1/3an3nwnm27thvgas/wish/2654811509 CHALLENGE AND RISK: Lack of manpower innotech1 https://padlet.com/innotech1/3an3nwnm27thvgas/wish/2654821099 - LPAU staff not yet engaged
- LQMO Manager as concurrent Chief of Staff
- flexibility of current members of QIPU team and LQMO Associate: assistance to LPA related tasks/ undertakings]]> 2023-08-02 13:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/innotech1/3an3nwnm27thvgas/wish/2654821099 CHALLENGE: Negative view/ perception of some staff on the Center's ISO initiatives innotech1 https://padlet.com/innotech1/3an3nwnm27thvgas/wish/2654824351 Continuous efforts to address this ]]> 2023-08-02 14:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/innotech1/3an3nwnm27thvgas/wish/2654824351 CHALLENGE AND RISK: Implications of the fact that the Center's Hosting Agreement with the Philippine Government has not yet been signed innotech1 https://padlet.com/innotech1/3an3nwnm27thvgas/wish/2654827541 Continuous efforts to address this]]> 2023-08-02 14:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/innotech1/3an3nwnm27thvgas/wish/2654827541 To address LACK OF MANPOWER innotech1 https://padlet.com/innotech1/3an3nwnm27thvgas/wish/2654830590 - continuous coordination with HRU on recruitment concerns
- manage targets and deliverables of the Office
- continuous professional development of current LQMO team

]]> 2023-08-02 14:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/innotech1/3an3nwnm27thvgas/wish/2654830590 Negative view of ISO (we can reflect actions in open RTAP on the matter) https://padlet.com/innotech1/3an3nwnm27thvgas/wish/2655841111 - Address misconceptions or rumors about ISO. Share accurate information and clarify any misunderstandings. 
- Continue to encourage staff to participate in developing procedures, policies, and quality management systems. encourage more staff to join the IOA and QMSC team. 
-Provide education and training sessions and workshops to help staff members understand ISO standards, requirements, and implementation process. -Jeff]]> 2023-08-04 02:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/innotech1/3an3nwnm27thvgas/wish/2655841111