March 13, 2017
When everyone shouts, no one listens. That truism is more relevant today than ever. From politics to social media, the prevailing approach to discourse is to […]
March 6, 2017
Like many chief audit executives, when I was leading an internal audit function, I periodically found management and the board questioning whether internal audit’s resources should […]
February 27, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken the world by storm. From tough talk and bold action on immigration and trade to media skirmishes and promises to […]
February 20, 2017
I have been thinking of late about a common expression in America that comes from the classic television show, “Dragnet.” The protagonist of the gritty police […]
February 13, 2017
It seems that everywhere we look in the world, trust is in short supply. Investors struggle to maintain trust in capital markets, citizens find it difficult […]
February 10, 2017
Last month’s announcement that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus would cease operations after more than 146 years generated significant reaction across the United States. For […]
February 6, 2017
Last month’s announcement that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus would cease operations after more than 146 years generated significant reaction across the United States. For […]
January 30, 2017
I have covered many topics relating to the day-to-day workings of internal auditing over the eight years that I have been writing this blog. The dynamic […]
January 23, 2017
The U.S. Department of Justice announced this month indictments against executives at Volkswagen, air-bag manufacturer Takata, and three global banks involved in foreign currency trading. This […]
January 16, 2017
Much has been said and written about leadership and risk. From military and world leaders to business entrepreneurs, a common theme is that taking no risks […]