A Data Dictionary assists in planning, controlling, and evaluating the collection, storage, and use of data. An Excel tool can be downloaded and a brief explanation and set of definitions are provided.
Continue readingWhat is the role of business process mapping to internal controls? The Sheffield model outlines various purposes for mapping, including clarity, compliance, process improvement, and training. The Sheffield University guidance provides a structured approach to process mapping, with different levels and options for each purpose, emphasizing the importance of accurate documentation.
Continue readingThe network file structure is now about 50+ years old but is still the backbone for a lot of corporate and personal data management [1]. At the same time, how often have you heard stories of people losing all of the family pictures because they failed to back up or backed up the wrong directory.
Continue readingHave you ever had the unenviable task of creating a procedure for something? Maybe a high level set of policies or a hands on ‘How-To’ guide. Great – now picture the end result in your mind. Got it pictured? Okay, where is it now?
Continue readingAn idea that I have been kicking around for a few years is why organizations don’t maintain a list of audit questions they have been asked in an Auditor Question Log? Such a log contains the questions, responses and the organization’s supporting policies or documentation.
Continue readingThis is the second in a good intentioned series of blogs detailing my experiences and uses of the tool. The first blog, SharePoint 101, provided some context and a ‘fictional use-case’ which the following blog is based on.
Continue readingIn World War Two, the British counted the bullet holes in airplanes that returned from missions. Based on where the holes were, they now knew where not to bother putting armour on their airplanes (see this Mother Jones Article).
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Organizational Biology 