2014
December 18, 2014
December 18, 2014As 2014 draws to a close, I am reflecting on the events that will have a lasting effect on our profession. Each year, various news reports […]
December 12, 2014
December 12, 2014In my nearly 40 years in internal audit, I have worked for diverse organizations with immensely talented individuals from all corners of the globe. The experiences […]
December 8, 2014
December 8, 2014As internal auditors, we know it’s essential to win consensus. We work hard to create a shared understanding of risks, and to gain buy-in for our […]
December 1, 2014
December 1, 2014Many new internal auditors believe that, when a report is issued, their job is done. In reality, being an effective internal auditor ultimately hinges on one’s […]
November 24, 2014
November 24, 2014The saying that “perfect is the enemy of the good” seems to apply especially to internal auditing. Some of the most common mistakes by new internal […]
November 17, 2014
November 17, 2014This edition of my blog is being written as I visit Tokyo, where I will be addressing more than 100 internal audit professionals as part of […]
November 10, 2014
November 10, 2014There are times when internal audit clients and others have unrealistic expectations about our profession. It’s not surprising then that there may be confusion about our […]
November 3, 2014
November 3, 2014As internal auditors, we all face adversity over the course of our professional journey. At times, the challenges can be as simple as the frustration of […]
October 27, 2014
October 27, 2014I met a behavioral psychologist at a recent conference who told me he thinks internal auditors “get it all wrong” when it comes to changing our […]
October 13, 2014
October 13, 2014Over the years, I have addressed many internal audit audiences around the world on the importance of aligning with stakeholder expectations. I often close my message […]
