Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) is meant to be the engine of continuous improvement. Instead, in many organisations it has become a source of endless loops, excessive documentation, and reactive fixes that never solve the real problems. The CAPA Paradox explores why CAPA so often fails to deliver its promise - and what leaders, quality professionals, and organisations can do differently. Drawing on real-world experience in regulated industries, this book uncovers: * The hidden traps that turn CAPA into a paperwork exercise * Why prevention is harder than it seems- and how to make it practical * How culture, leadership, and systems interact to make or break CAPA effectiveness * Practical steps to shift CAPA from compliance-driven to performance-driven Whether you are a quality leader, auditor, or executive responsible for improvement, this book will challenge your assumptions and give you the insight to transform CAPA into a tool that truly works. CAPA doesn't have to be a paradox. Executed correctly, it can be the most powerful driver of lasting improvement in your organisation.