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The Standards Show
The world’s leading podcast on standards and standardization. The Standards Show brings you the stories behind the standards, through the people who create, use and benefit from them. Hosted by Matthew Chiles and Cindy Parokkil, the show explores how standards touch almost every aspect of daily life - from safe AI to better healthcare, from safer products to fairer workplaces - even brewing the perfect cup of tea. Expect everything from bite-sized guides to deep-dive conversations, along with…
Episodes
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Supporting UK-China trade and innovation
The UK-China Business Environment Programme (BEP) is a UK government initiative seeking to create a more transparent and improved business environment in…
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Researchers and innovators in standards
In this episode Matthew and Cindy look at the role of researchers and innovators in standards. Matthew speaks to Irene Kamara and Saharnaz Dilmaghani, winners…
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Standards in 10 Minutes | ISO 9001
In this first episode of a new series, Matthew provides a 10 minute guide to ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes…
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Digital transformation of developing countries
In this episode Matthew and Cindy look at how standards support the digital transformation of developing countries. Cindy speaks to Torbjörn Fredriksson of the…
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Standards education in Europe
In this special episode of the podcast, Matthew and Cindy look at standards education. They take us on a mini European tour of Germany, Spain, Denmark, France…
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Achieving net zero with standards
In this episode Matthew and Cindy review BSI’s new White Paper about achieving Net Zero with standards. bsigroup.com/netzerowhitepaper Matthew speaks to the…
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Certification Conversations series | Innovation management kitemark
This episode is part of the Certification Conversations series, in collaboration with BSI Certification. Matthew speaks to BSI’s Rahul Shah and Chris Parry…
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International Women's Day
For International Women’s Day, Matthew and Cindy speak to leading academic, award-winning standards educator, and standards maker Dr Irina Brass. Irina is an…
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Next generation standards makers
In this episode Matthew looks at the issue of next generation standards makers. And in particular the IEC Young Professionals Programme (IECYPP) and the IEC…
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Press conference
In this episode Matthew and Cindy hold their latest press conference. Alongside some expert guests, they provide answers to listener questions about standards…
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Immersive technologies
Immersive technologies have the potential to transform the way we live, work and play. And in this episode Matthew and Cindy explore the relationship between…
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Digital manufacturing
In this episode Matthew and Cindy speak to Ben Sheridan, BSI Sector Lead for Digital Manufacturing. They discuss some of the history of digital manufacturing…
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Certification Conversations series | Customer service kitemark
This episode is part of the Certification Conversations series, in collaboration with BSI Certification. Matthew speaks to Natasha Bambridge, BSI Global…
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Making sense of COP26
In November 2021 the world’s attention was focused on Glasgow, as delegates from nearly 200 nations gathered for the UN’s Climate Change Conference - COP26. In…
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Consumers and Standards series | Episode 7 | CPIN @ 70
Part of The Standards Show's Consumers and Standards series - in association with CPIN - the consumer and public interest network. bsigroup.com/consumers. In…
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And the standards awards winners are...
Since 2014, the BSI Standards Awards has been an annual celebration of standards, and the people who make and use them. In this episode Matthew and Cindy…
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The language of standards
In this 50th episode of the podcast, Matthew and Cindy explore the language of standards. Matthew speaks to Lucie Carter, Mary Groom, Andy Barrett and Kevin…
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From now on it's The Standards Show
The BSI Education Podcast has become The Standards Show. In this mini episode, Matthew and Cindy reveal the reasons behind the new name, and the fresh new…
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Climate on the curriculum
With COP 26 taking place in Glasgow, Matthew and Cindy take a look at the issue of sustainability from an education perspective. Matthew speaks to Lord Knight…
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Certification Conversations series | PAS 2060
PAS 2060 – Demonstrating carbon neutrality. This episode is part of the Certification Conversations series, in collaboration with BSI Certification. Matthew…
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Remember, remember the 5th of November
In this episode Matthew and Cindy take a look at the issue of standards and fireworks! Matthew speaks to explosives expert and standards-maker Tom Smith about…
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Consumers and Standards series | Episode 6 | Standards and services
Part of the BSI Education Podcast Consumers and Standards series, in association with CPIN - the consumer and public interest network. bsigroup.com/consumers…
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From farm to fork
In this episode Matthew and Cindy explore the issue of standards, regulations and food. They speak to Sara Walton, BSI’s Sector Lead for Food, about the…
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World Standards Day
Happy World Standards Day! Matthew and Cindy speak to BSI Director of Sectors Anne Hayes about this year’s theme of ‘Standards for the Sustainable Development…
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Certification Conversations series | ISO 45003
ISO 45003 - Managing psychological health and safety in the workplace This episode is part of the Certification Conversations series, in collaboration with BSI…
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Certification Conversations series | trailer
Introducing a new series from the BSI Education Podcast – in collaboration with BSI Certification. Certification Conversations will look at some key standards…
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Consumers and Standards series | Episode 5 | Consumers in a digital world
Part of the BSI Education Podcast Consumers and Standards series, in association with CPIN - the consumer and public interest network. bsigroup.com/consumers…
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Trading places
In this episode Matthew and Cindy take a look at international trade. They speak to Erik Wijkstrom from the World Trade Organization and BSI’s Frank Faraday…
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The future has begun
The Standards Experience is a new exhibition hosted at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). standardsexperience.co.uk. It gives visitors the chance to…
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A walk on the wild(er) side
This is an episode about standards and pavements. And in particular about an important highways engineering standard - BS 7533-101. But, it's also a story of…
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And the nominees are....
BSI Standards Awards 2021. bsigroup.com/standardsawards. In this episode Matthew speaks to Gracia Molaso about this annual celebration of standards, and the…
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Consumers and Standards series | Episode 4 | Consumer safety
Part of the BSI Education Podcast - Consumers and Standards series in association with CPIN - the consumer and public interest network. bsigroup.com/consumers…
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Faster, higher, stronger
Standards at the Olympics. To coincide with Tokyo 2020, Matthew and Cindy take a look at some of the standards involved in the only 5 sports to have appeared…
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Standards and Brexit
In this episode Matthew is joined by Richard Collin, BSI’s Head of National and European Policy. Richard tackles some of the issues associated with Standards…
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A brief history of standards
In this episode Matthew and Cindy take a look at the history of standards. From Ancient Greece to Artificial Intelligence, with some little detours and…
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Standards and government
In this episode Matthew speaks to Sahar Danesh, BSI Government Engagement Manager. They discuss the important relationship between standards and government…
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Consumers and Standards series | Episode 3 | Consumer vulnerability
Part of the BSI Education Podcast - Consumers and Standards series - in association with CPIN - the consumer and public interest network…
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Standards and certification
Organizations use standards to design and implement quality management systems and processes without the need for third-party certification against those…
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Commonwealth Standards Network
The aim of the Commonwealth Standards Network (CSN) is to facilitate Commonwealth trade and poverty reduction through the increased use of international…
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Consumers and Standards series | Episode 2 | Consumers and sustainability
Part of the BSI Education Podcast - Consumers and Standards series - in association with CPIN - the consumer and public interest network…
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ISO Research Grant
Standards cover an extraordinarily wide range of issues. Some modernize established practice, while others work on the leading edge of emerging technologies…
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All aboard
The future of transport and mobility will involve people, goods and services moving more safely, efficiently, and effectively around and between cities, rural…
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Standards and potholes
People can get passionate about potholes. They are a persistent problem for all road users and can cause personal injuries and damage to vehicles. In this…
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Standards and the built environment
Construction underpins our economy and society - building the homes we live in, the schools and hospitals we rely on, and the offices, factories, and transport…
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Press conference
For this special press conference episode Matthew, Alan and Cindy gather a panel of experts to answer listener questions about standards. From how standards…
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Consumers and Standards series | Episode 1 | World Consumer Rights Day
Part of the BSI Education Podcast - Consumers and Standards series, in association with CPIN - the independent consumer and public interest network. Standards…
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Standards and healthcare
Technological advancements, digitization and complex regulations means the healthcare sector is undergoing significant change and development. In this episode…
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Standards in the spotlight: ISO/IEC 27001
It’s never been more important for organizations to protect their information. Cyber-attacks have become more prevalent and sophisticated, supply-chains are…
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Future of standards
Standards help to accelerate progress and the fundamentals of standards development have not changed significantly in over 100 years, but significant change is…
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In conversation with Susan Taylor Martin
Susan Taylor Martin is the new BSI Group Chief Executive. In this episode Matthew speaks to Susan about the role BSI and the standards community are playing to…
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How the UN uses international standards
The world is racing to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, whilst at the same time combating multiple crises, such as COVID-19 and climate…
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Human capital standards
An organization’s people are its greatest asset, but often its greatest expense. As a result, human capital management (HCM) has become the driving force…
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IEC Young Professionals Programme
Every year BSI and its partners offer young engineers the chance to take part in the IEC Young Professionals Programme. The programme brings together the…
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European standards: the role of CEN and CENELEC
European standards are written in the same way as national standards. And participation in European standards development is arranged by the National Standards…
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Standards in the spotlight: PAS 440 - Responsible innovation
Society has never been hungrier for innovation nor less tolerant of innovation which fails. PAS 440 provides guidance to organizations on how to structure…
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Consumer voice in standards
Standards are everywhere, making consumers’ lives safer, fairer and easier. Whether we're using a mobile phone, shopping online or travelling abroad, standards…
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Standards and blockchain
Blockchain is a simple, yet ingenious way of passing information from A to B in a fully automated and safe manner. Though the technology is at a relatively…
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Standards and innovation
Innovation is most commonly associated with the development and use of new and emerging technologies. But what about the role of standards? Do they enable or…
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Supporting student research
Standards cover an extraordinarily wide range of issues. Some modernize established practice, while others work on the leading edge of emerging technologies…
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Standards and the SDGs
The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call for action by all countries. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with…