Ia Mag May 02, 2024
Mind of Jacka: It's Time to Start a Movement
We progress together or remain stagnant. Mind of Jacka: It's Time to Start a Movement Internal auditors can break free from second-class mindset and ignite a professional movement. Our
Ia Mag Oct 18, 2023
Mind of Jacka: Wake Me When It’s Over
Jacka offers pro tips on presentations. Mind of Jacka: Wake Me When It’s Over Turn your presentations into 'story,' keep them short, and care about what you share. We can get better at meetings
Ia Mag Oct 05, 2023
Mind of Jacka: Anger Beats Apathy
A real, honest discussion can get fiery. Mind of Jacka: Anger Beats Apathy Are you too accommodating with clients? Sometimes passion is needed to spark action. It is easy to be so focused on
Ia Mag Aug 31, 2023
Mind of Jacka: Where’s My Seat?
You need a seat at the table. Mind of Jacka: Where’s My Seat? Don't wait to be invited to the table, advises Mike Jacka. Internal audit cannot be effective if it is not getting its
Ia Mag Jul 12, 2023
Mind of Jacka: Who's in Control?
Emotions can lead to rash decisions. Mind of Jacka: Who's in Control? Jacka warns about making decisions in the heat of anger or other emotions. Emotions and decisions don’t always work well
Ia Mag Jun 29, 2023
Mind of Jacka: Hidden Facts
Jacka tells a geyser of a story. Mind of Jacka: Hidden Facts How ego, fear, or misunderstanding sometimes lead us in the wrong direction. Few mislead, obfuscate, or lie just to mislead, obfuscate,
Ia Mag May 18, 2023
Mind of Jacka: A Most Important Trait
Dorothy's lion was on to something. Mind of Jacka: A Most Important Trait Simply adding the word 'courage' to the Standards may be the most important change yet. Every auditor must ask
Ia Mag Mar 09, 2023
Mind of Jacka: Prompt Versus Remind
Using reports to prompt clients is backward. Mind of Jacka: Prompt Versus Remind Advice that the report is meant to prompt action is misleading, Jacka writes. The report serves to memorialize,
Ia Mag Apr 06, 2023
Mind of Jacka: The Words We Write
The act of writing helps focus ideas. Mind of Jacka: The Words We Write In writing reports, we gain deeper insights and realizations as we put down the words. We really can’t know what we’re
Ia Mag Feb 02, 2023
Mind of Jacka: Seven Words, Plus Two
Should some audit phrases be retired? Mind of Jacka: Seven Words, Plus Two Mike Jacka considers how some words give the wrong impression or lose meaning over time. Who we are is inextricably