Download or read book Gorilla in the Midst Auditing to Add Value written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This excellent video resource is for new and experienced auditors. It shows why auditors need to have a broad view of the business they are auditing. Key points: Harvard university studies have shown that people can miss significant visual events when their attention is narrowly focussed. This video shows an auditor's performance is dependent on: --Personal traits - having an insight into personality, desirable traits and dark side traits. --Power - which stems from business knowledge and experience. --Influence - the ability to build relationships and the skills to rationally persuade and influence managers.