My parents taught me to be self-reliant. As a result, I have attempted to attack each challenge in my life head-on, by myself. It has taken me many years to realize that I cannot do all jobs alone. I need the help of others to make most of my goals become a reality. It ‘s …
Author Archives: Jason Mefford
New Internal Audit Skill Needed – Data Analytics
One of the biggest changes to the future of internal audit is using more data analytics. According to Deloitte’s2016 Global Chief Audit Executive Survey, more than three-fourths (79%) of Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) around the world expect “moderate to significant” changes in internal audit in the next three to five years. Analytics are now being …
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Clearing up Some of the GRC Confusion
Are you a little confused about GRC? It seems like lots of people are talking about it, but what is GRC really and how does it help your organization? You may be asking yourself some of these questions: We already have governance, risk management, and compliance functions in our organization, so what’s new about GRC? …
Commit to Lifelong Learning
In May 2013, Wally Taibleson walked across the graduation stage at California State University San Marcos earning a Master of Arts in Education. Many other people received their degrees that day, but what makes Wally different, was its was his fourth degree. At 90 years old, he was also the oldest graduate in the 23-campus …
Top 3 Barriers to Integrated GRC
GRC integration (integrating governance, risk management, and compliance) has multiple benefits to help organizations achieve their objectives. Through multiple OCEG maturity surveys there are several documented benefits of integrated GRC capabilities including: Improved alignment of objectives with mission, vision, and values of the organization Better decision-making agility and confidence Sustained, reliable performance and delivery of …
How to Develop a GRC Road Map for your Organization
One of the most common questions I get from people trying to design and implement an integrated GRC capability, is “where do I start” or “how do I develop my GRC road map.” As Dr. Seuss famously said, “Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” This is true when it comes to …
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Jason Mefford Receives EXPY Award
I was so honored to receive an EXPY Award from The National Association of Experts, Speakers and Writers. If you are not familiar with the EXPY Award, its like getting an Emmy or an Oscar as an expert speaker. I received the EXPY for my appearance on the Brian Tracy Show (that was seen on …
Happy Holidays 2016!
The year-end holidays are always a great time to re-charge and prepare for next year. I am taking a couple of weeks of holiday with my family and friends, to relax after a very busy 4th quarter. Here is a quick video I recorded, wishing you a very Happy Holidays! I hope you enjoy this …
My Experience at the Quilly Awards in Hollywood, CA
I was honored to receive a Quilly Award, as a best-selling author, from the National Association of Best-Selling Authors in Hollywood, CA. It was an amazing experience, that I will never forget. The whole process of my agent getting the book deal, writing the book with the great Brian Tracy, having it published, and then …
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Avoid the Wells Fargo Mistakes
Culture and incentive issues appear to have caused the troubles at Wells Fargo. Details are still unfolding, but what we know is approximately 5,300 employees were fired and Wells Fargo must pay $185 million in fines to the US government for employees opening new accounts illegally, without customer knowledge. How could this have gone on …
