Audit & Governance Careers Advice - May 2010
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Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by Carol Mclachlan for CareersinAudit.com — No comments
Jon couldn’t believe his luck. At the tender age of 25, one year post qualification, he’d been awarded his first managerial promotion. From newly qualified senior to manager, it was just short of twelve months since that precious piece of paper had burst through the letter box – his ticket to ride – up, up and away. Jon’s Principal was re-assuring but realistic: ‘Your technical skills are first ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by Carol Mclachlan for CareersinAudit.com — No comments
Disputes and Deadlocks: the auditor’s guide to conflict resolution If you’ve managed to navigate purely tranquil waters in your career, then bon voyage! But if, like the rest of us, you steer through the turbulent rivers of difficult people, delicate relationships or out-and-out conflict, read on. Conflict comes in all shapes and sizes and many different guises And here are just a few: 1. Type of ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by Carol Mclachlan for CareersinAudit.com — No comments
Looking forward to some leisure time this evening? Why not? It’s been another long day. You may not have got through your ‘to do’ list but you sorted that last minute hiccup and finalised the report in the nick of time. Home for a late supper - you settle down with your significant other and a choice pinot noir. It’s time to unwind. Then there’s a rumbling in your pocket. Your significant other ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by Carol Mclachlan for CareersinAudit.com — No comments
‘You put better things into your time, you get better things’. That’s where we were last month, exploring the foundation of time leverage, the importance of effectiveness over efficiency. I have known many auditors who are very efficient, they are really good at clearing their inbox and returning their phone calls on time; they're on top of that, but being efficient is not necessarily being ...