Following Sven’s adviceI just did what I should have done a long time ago: I followed Sven Fechner’s advise. His “Simplicity is Bliss” blog is a wonderful resource for common sense productivity tips and other great Mac inspired ideas. But, back to my point. Mr. Fechner suggested that a simple folder structure in mailbox structures, … Continue reading Are folders gates to procrastination?
Working on a (creative) task versus working in a context (UPDATED)
For those not familiar with GTD, David Allen’s highly successful personal productivity approach, get this book (please note this is my affiliate link, you can of course log onto Amazon yourself), and read the first three chapters. It’s worth it, if only for the different way you’ll be looking at your work and your life. … Continue reading Working on a (creative) task versus working in a context (UPDATED)
Risk analysis in long term audit planning and audit preparation – part II
You can find part I of this article here. Phase 2 - Analysis at the level of the area of responsibility (auditable area)Internal audit’s responsibility for the proper application of risk based analysis in the preparation of its audit activities does not end with the multi-year audit planning or its actualisation. Each area of responsibility … Continue reading Risk analysis in long term audit planning and audit preparation – part II
Derek Sivers – No more yes
Derek Sivers is onto something with his post on decision taking in our current society which tends to overwhelm us. Read his entire post here. I really liked “When you say no to most things, you leave room in your life to really throw yourself completely into that rare thing that makes you say “HELL … Continue reading Derek Sivers – No more yes
Risk analysis in long term audit planning and audit preparation – Part I
The IIA standards require us to develop a risk based internal audit planning. There is however little material available on how organisations actually perform this. Organisations with good risk management systems can provide information from these approaches or systems to internal audit. However, if there are no risk management systems available, you will need to … Continue reading Risk analysis in long term audit planning and audit preparation – Part I
Working overtime again?
Let’s just keep in mind that working overtime is often just an excuse for not being very productive during the day. And given you are - often - being paid a fixed amount for your work, you actually literally devalue yourself.Think about that for a minute.By the way, do check the reference link in this … Continue reading Working overtime again?
Yuvi on iPad text quality
Truer words were never spoken. Or written. I’m just used to Yuvi speaking.
Great storytellers
What distinguishes great storytellers from merely good presenters? What makes someone capable of weaving an enticing and inviting tale while someone else will do a competent job of complementing his or her slides, but not really leave the audience wishing there was more to be had?I want to confront the elements of one bad and … Continue reading Great storytellers
Switch off to switch on
Work related stress is an integral aspect of most of our lives. I know it had been one of mine. It led me to bad eating habits, to overweight, to lack of sleep, lack of focus and in general lack of enjoyment of my life. My life was wasting away in front of me, and … Continue reading Switch off to switch on
Africa’s Internet Challenge
Take a look at the mapA map of internet cabling shows what challenges Africa faces If you look at this submarine cable map and you take a look at the African continent, you may notice two things: The number of submarine cables going into Africa appears less than almost any other continent, with the possible … Continue reading Africa’s Internet Challenge
Exploring The Black Box 