The Power of Passion
Last weekend, I enjoyed an unexpected trip – flying for a day over Antarctica! No, we didn’t land (thank goodness!) but the view leading up to seeing Antarctica for the first time, the icebergs embedded in sea ice, seeing the Casey Research Station and other...
The Role of Trust in Audits
Over recent months, I have talked with clients about their expectations regarding audits and assessments, from their initial thoughts about these processes, through to the onsite and post-audit detail. Most people have commented about the important role of trust: in...
Compliance and Innovation – Can They Work Together?
This week, I presented at the For Purpose Conference in Toowoomba. While the focus of my presentation was on encouraging people to go beyond focusing solely on compliance within audit processes and looking for ways that innovation can occur, other presenters were also...
Courageously addressing different perceptions…
Within any audit or assessment process, I am frequently confronted with a few different perceptions, not only from staff and Board members but also from clients, and as well as from my team. In return, they are also confronted by my perceptions, particularly when I am...