About Rick van Echtelt
Rick van Echtelt is CEO at AG5, leading the company to success. You'll often spot him out on the soccer field coaching talented, young soccer players.
126 articles published by this author
10 reasons why auditors hate skills matrix spreadsheets
A successful audit hinges on your ability to provide auditors with easy to understand information regarding your processes,...
15.04.2024 | 4 min read
Benefits of standardization in the manufacturing industry
In the manufacturing industry, it is often extremely important that operational and production processes are reliable and consistent....
05.04.2024 | 5 min read
So, what’s the difference between a ‘skill’ and a ‘trait’?
Skills and traits are the building blocks for success and performance in life. However, there’s a difference between...
05.04.2024 | 4 min read
10 tips for successful internal audits
Internal audits are a great quality management tool for evaluating and improving business-critical processes. They help you clarify...
27.03.2024 | 6 min read
Everything you need to know about skills management
In this blog, we’ll take a look at how skills management can benefit your team, how to implement...
22.03.2024 | 6 min read
What is skills tracking? Benefits & how to get started
In this article, we’ll take a look at the definition of skills tracking, its benefits, and practical tips...
14.03.2024 | 5 min read
What is competence? Explanations and examples
What is competence and how can you develop them? In this article we take a closer look at...
11.03.2024 | 4 min read
What is a training matrix? Definition, benefits & examples
In this article, we’ll explore the ins and outs of training matrices, including their components, how to create...
05.03.2024 | 6 min read
10 ways to improve your production processes
In manufacturing, streamlined production processes are crucial for success. They help businesses operate more efficiently, effectively, and safely....
26.02.2024 | 7 min read