Episode 18 – Standards speak with Christopher Kurz (ISO 5060)

In this episode our host sits down with Dr. ChristopherKurz, an expert in translation quality management and one of the key architectsbehind ISO 5060, the international standard for the evaluation oftranslation output. Dr. Kurz takes us through the history of the standard, thechallenges overcome during its development, and the methodology that underpinsit. He also reflects on the role of technology versus human intelligence inquality evaluation, and offers practical advice for those looking to implementit. An essential listen for every professional in the language industry.