Ia Mag Apr 10, 2025

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900 reflections, connections, and a fond farewell. Mind of Jacka: 900 Posts: Now What? An auditor looks at 900 or is this the end of our intrepid hero? An auditor looks at 900 or is this the end

Ia Mag Mar 14, 2025

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Empathy in auditing: Knowing when to listen. Mind of Jacka: Take the Hit The right actions in the right moment. The right actions in the right moment. Mike Jacka, CIA, CPA, CPCU, CLU

Ia Mag Jul 24, 2025

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Audit reporting lines reveal persistent structural weaknesses. Mind of Jacka: What Lies Beneath the Pulse Internal audit’s effectiveness is hindered by weak reporting lines and inconsistent

Ia Mag May 02, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Oct 05, 2022

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​Rule-following doesn't always translate to good management. Mind of Jacka: Two Days Off ​Mike Jacka recounts when he and a boss broke the rules, with positive outcomes. Leadership is about

Ia Mag Mar 09, 2023

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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

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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 Dec 20, 2022

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The power of story helps solidify teams. Mind of Jacka: A Holiday Story The stories teams tell have the power to strengthen the traditions of excellence, quality, and humanity. The power of story

Ia Mag Dec 22, 2022

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Auditors take on Santa and the elves. Mind of Jacka: An Audit of the North Pole What happens when auditors pay a visit to Santa Enterprises? Auditors take on Santa and the elves. Mike Jacka, CIA,

Ia Mag Jan 05, 2023

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Can AI do your job? Mind of Jacka: 'Write Me a Report' Underestimate computers, bots, and AI at your own peril, Mike Jacka writes. Underestimate computers, bots, or artificial intelligence,

Ia Mag Feb 02, 2023

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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

Ia Mag Dec 14, 2022

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It's Important to know when to listen. Mind of Jacka: The Spaces Between Understanding when to stop talking or stop writing is a skill that takes practice. What we don't do is as important

Ia Mag Nov 30, 2022

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​Thoughts on assessing organizational mental health programs. Mind of Jacka: Perception is a Mental Game ​Internal audit demonstrates value by expanding into bigger risks: operations, cyber —

Ia Mag Dec 07, 2022

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Short observation doesn't render the full picture. Mind of Jacka: Everything There Is to Know ​Whether traveling or auditing, what we observe as 'tourists' has its limitations. How long

Ia Mag Nov 02, 2022

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​Jacka reviews some gems about report reviews. Mind of Jacka: A Review of LinkedIn Comments on Report Reviews ​Jacka discusses the size of reports, using reviews as training, and other

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​Internal audit must talk about racial diversity. Mind of Jacka: The White Elephant in the Room ​When things are no longer the focus of discussion, it is easy to believe they are no longer a

Ia Mag Sep 21, 2022

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​It's the human element that matters. Mind of Jacka: Not Quite a Manifesto ​Internal auditors must make peace with the contradictions of the profession. The more intangible, human

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Before beginning the audit, first ask questions. Mind of Jacka: But First, a Few Questions… ​Inspired by a Seth Godin blog, Mike Jacka suggests pre-audit planning questions to ask. A riff based on

Ia Mag Aug 04, 2022

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Put aside that lizard brain that hates change. Mind of Jacka: It's the End of the World as We Know It ​Humans don't handle change well, but internal auditors have the skills to adapt. Change: