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Clause 9 findings driving continual improvement
What changed in the 2026 revision
The 2026 revision establishes a clear linkage between Clause 9 (performance evaluation, audit, management review) findings and Clause 10 continual improvement actions. Improvement should be demonstrably driven by evaluation data.
What auditors will look for
Demonstrate that your improvement actions are driven by data from Clause 9: performance monitoring results, audit findings, compliance evaluations, and management review decisions. Improvement should not be ad-hoc — it should be traceable to evaluation evidence.
How to close the gap
- 1Create a clear workflow from evaluation findings to improvement actions
- 2Track improvement actions with reference to source (audit, review, monitoring)
- 3Evaluate whether improvement actions achieve intended outcomes
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