I'm getting deep into "A world without email", the new book by Cal Newport. Excellent read and in terms of insight eye-opening. If you want science supported insights into what works and does not in the workplace, this should be among the books you read next. I want to connect what I have read this … Continue reading Why better leadership will not save us (yet)
Tag: process
Single Point of Failure
I keep revisiting old articles, not necessarily because I've run out of things to say, but because I often feel I did not state my case well enough. This mainly happened because I did not have enough practical experience outside of consulting to be able to be relevant. Here's for a second go at my … Continue reading Single Point of Failure
How to make your tools work for you
It's you and your workflow, not the tool Let's be clear. There are a lot of really cool tools out there. Both in the Mac App Store and outside of it, there are plenty of interesting tools that may add quite a punch to your workflow. If you get to know them. Intimately. And if … Continue reading How to make your tools work for you
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
iOS & Mac – frictionless workflow with ubiquitous tools
I used to own an AndroidActually, I owned two. My first one was a HTC Magic, which I rooted after a week to see what I could do with it. These were the times of unlocked and unencrypted boot loaders, with Android operating systems being improved in the wild. I really enjoyed tinkering with it. … Continue reading iOS & Mac – frictionless workflow with ubiquitous tools
Developing SMARTER processes
Procedures are an integral part of businessThe management of an organization depends for a significant part on established procedures which govern the way in which the organization confronts its challenges. Developing and writing procedures often comes as a afterthought, with either the quality department of a junior collaborator being charged with writing these procedures. However, … Continue reading Developing SMARTER processes
Exploring The Black Box 