Podcast appearances and mentions of kathy walsh

Episode 010: Harsh Thakkar (@harshvthakkar) interviews Kathy Walsh (@drkathywalsh), the managing director and principal consultant at Quality Systems Now. Kathy Walsh shares her experience working with clients to build and design effective quality management systems (QMS) and stresses the importance of integrating QMS into daily operations.Harsh and Kathy discuss the challenges companies face when transitioning from paper-based to electronic QMS and offer tips for switching. They also touch upon how companies can improve their writing processes and the importance of clear and concise technical documentation.-----Links:* Quality Systems Now* Do you love LS 360 and want to see Harsh's smiling face? Subscribe to our YouTube channel.-----Show Notes:(7:58) The QMS systems market is just blowing up.(12:11) Advice on how to improve documentation.(18:30) Do you need a human to read a document?(22:38) How to best interpret language in regulations?(28:20) Defensive writing and compliance.-----For more, check out the podcast website - www.lifesciencespod.com

Kathy Walsh Director and Principal Consultant Quality Systems Now Kathy Walsh is the Director and Principal Consultant of Quality Systems Now (QSN), and she helps companies and individuals in regulated industries solve quality culture problems that increase productivity and master compliance challenges in their marketplace. Kathy has over 20 years' experience working in regulated industries - pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotech, and clinical sections. She has a PhD in Biology, and she's the author of Eliminate the Gobbledygook Secrets to Writing Plain Language Procedures. With the right Quality Management System (QMS) in place, everything in an organization integrates and aligns. Processes are coordinated and implemented effortlessly, and the company as a whole runs smoothly like a well-oiled machine. Whether product or service, from design to launch you can sense a commitment to quality in every person involved. However, oftentimes companies write off QMS implementation trying to cut down on expenditures, but this can actually prove to be more costly in the long run. On the other hand, some companies find that implementing a QMS ends up being more of an efficiency hindrance with complex processes and procedures. Implementing the right QMS in the right way is unique to every organization, but what they all have in common is it requires keeping things simple, which is ironically no easy task. Luckily, on today's episode of The COO's Corner we bring on Kathy Walsh, a subject matter expert to guide us through this issue. Kathy is a specialist and thought leader on quality culture and argues this can only be achieved by making the complex simple. Kathy will explain why quality represents the brains of any organization. She will offer guidance on how to correctly implement a QMS, and how to overcome the common challenges that companies face during the process. - [00:03:00] What is quality, and what is a quality culture? - [00:05:50] The key to instill a quality culture - [00:09:12] Risks businesses face without a QMS system - [00:11:55] Overcoming common QMS implementation challenges - [00:16:40] Ensuring quality in every step of the process - [00:21:32] Avoid this mistake during QMS implementation - [00:24:59] Pinpointing the right size QMS for your organization - [0028:51] Tamar asks her quintessential final question Kathy is passionate about using Plain Language writing to increase productivity and reduce errors arising from documentation. She regularly trains companies, startups, and individuals in the benefits of 'write' first time. Kathy helps design and implement user-friendly compliance solutions that increase productivity and overcome the quality challenges in her client's marketplaces. Learn more about Kathy's work at https://www.qualitysystemsnow.com.au/about-us/ Connect with Kathy on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-walsh-6b74b186/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: - Walsh, K. (2019) Eliminating the Gobbledygook - Secrets to Writing Plain Language Procedures. https://www.amazon.com/Eliminating-Gobbledygook-Secrets-Language-Procedures-ebook/dp/B083DGF35H - KAIZEN™ Principles https://www.kaizen.com/ - Gemba Walk https://www.sixsigmadaily.com/what-is-a-gemba-walk/ - Six Sigma Methodology https://www.sixsigmadaily.com/topics/methodology/ Reach out to Tamar at tamar@tamarnelson.com Connect with Tamar on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-nelson/ Learn more about Tamar's work on https://tamarnelson.com/ Please leave a review and thanks for listening. All good things! Tamar

On this episode we had Kathy Walsh, Director and Principal at Quality Systems. Kathy and I discuss: Her Book: "Eliminating the Gobbledygook: secrets to writing plain language procedures" Her background starting as a PhD Microbiologist and moving into Quality Systems/Technical Writing Where most companies have issues with their procedures Plain Language Skills: Active voice vs. passive voice, Process Mapping, Inference Building, Sentence Parsing, document structure and more The origins and history of "plain language" The history of Fonts How to make for more efficient document reviews and advice she has for writing technical documents and procedures Dr. Kathy Walsh is a scientist, a PhD biochemist with post-doctoral work turned QS expert. She helps companies in regulated industries design & implement quality compliance solutions that increase productivity and master the quality challenges in their marketplace. She most recently wrote her book "Eliminating the Gobbledygook: secrets to writing plain language procedures" and is joined us from Melbourne, Australia. ------------------------------------------------------ Links: Kathy can be reached on LinkedIn HERE QSN: https://www.qualitysystemsnow.com.au/ Eliminating the Gobbledygook: secrets to writing plain language procedures: Book Link

Former Westport PZC Chair Kathy Walsh calls in to discuss the Hiawatha Lane development. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Francesco Scatena

10/18/21 - Former Westport PZC Chair Kathy Walsh And Fairfield First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick by The Lisa Wexler Show

Kathy Walsh of Coast to Coast Insurance in Tampa, Florida visited as an expert on small business insurance needs. We discussed how to determine what types of insurance you and your business needs as well as how to determine how much insurance you should purchase.

Kathy Walsh tells the Inuit legend of the Qallupilluit, sea witches who live under the ice and steal children into the water.

This week on Mom Talk Radio, Dr. Catherine Pearlman, author of IGNORE IT!, shares why parents shouldn’t negotiate with kids. Spotlight on Moms features Jen Hardy of TheSickMomsGuide.com. Kathy Walsh, author of I’m a Little Yogi, shares tips for mindful parenting. Andrew Solomon, author of Far From the Tree Young Adults Edition, shares some of his favorite family stories. Steve Kardian, author of The New Superpower for Women, shares the value of having a blueprint.

Dr. Uhl interviews 6 presenters at this summer's NCEA conference for presidents & principals: Dr. Dan McMahon, Nick Regina, Dr. Richard Gray, Dr. Kathy Walsh, Tom Thibodeau, and Dr. Jerry Deegan.  In the course of these conversations, themes recurring themes emerge centering around current issues in Catholic education.

This week on Mom Talk Radio, Kathy Walsh, author of Today an Elephant I Will Be!, shares mindful parenting tips for raising peaceful kids. Spotlight on Moms features Marci Weber of WhatsForDinnerMoms.com. Robert Rosenthal, author of cookbook Short Order Dad, shares from techniques and fundamentals every man should know about cooking. Behavior Consultant for Tangram’s Life Coaching program, Megan Lauman, shares the top 10 tips for students with disabilities who are heading to college. Megan O’Connor, co-founder and CEO or Clark, shares how individualized instruction impacts our children.

Kathy Walsh, creator of the joyohboy book series joins Sophie to talk about ways to be more present with your kids. You can check out Kathy's book series for children at her website, http://joyohboy.com/ Go to Plated.com/MYLF to get free shipping on your first order of pre-portioned, chef quality meals delivered right to your door!