Thanks to Rita for getting me moving on a Business Continuity article. A topic I have neglected in this newsletter for quite some time. Perhaps it is because I feel Business Continuity Management (BCM) as a discipline has developed nicely over the past couple of decades and most practitioners don’t need too many tips in
I saw this abbreviation, 3LoD, in a presentation the other day and it took me a few seconds before I worked out it refers to the Institute of Internal Auditors’ whitepaper entitled The Three Lines of Defence. There are some very good aspects to the paper and a few I am not so keen on.
One of the great advantages of family holidays is the opportunity to learn from the younger generation. So often there is no end of surprises and you are walking away with your tail between your legs or nodding approvingly. Why should we look for risk leadership from the uninitiated or those younger than us?:-
A great TED video, which is about trying a different approach (listening) to aid small rural and 3rd world communities, inspired this month’s musings. The first half is entertaining storytelling leading up to some interesting points about the need to listen if you wish to solve problems. I am sure you have experienced many of
Treasury’s consultation paper on governance standards for charities to come into effect 1 July 2013 under the new Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has the right approach and should provide all of us with increased confidence that our donations and tax dollars are in good hands. The paper draws on existing legislative principles for