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From Brushes to Balances

(Exploring Parallels Between IA and Makeup Artistry )

the kick-off meeting presents an opportunity to
envisage the final masterpiece and outline the
steps required to bring it to fruition.

Deepika Santdasani

Senior Manager, Protiviti India
deepika.s@protivitiglobal.in
Planning: Assembling the Tools of the
In professional endeavours, internal audit and Trade
makeup artistry are seemingly disparate domains, Following the kick-off meeting, meticulous
each characterised by unique practices and planning ensues to assemble the necessary tools
methodologies. However, striking parallels emerge and resources for the task. In internal audit,
between these ostensibly unrelated fields upon this may involve identifying the most effective
closer examination, underscoring the intrinsic audit methodologies, frameworks and subject
artistry inherent in both disciplines.
matter experts to address the client’s needs.
Client Acquisition: The Prelude to Similarly, a makeup artist curates a selection of
Creativity premium products and tools, ensuring they have
everything required to achieve the desired look.
In both internal audit and makeup artistry, the This phase reflects the importance of preparation
client acquisition process is a crucial prelude to the and foresight in both disciplines.
creative endeavour. Before embarking on a project,
practitioners must evaluate whether a proposal
merits presentation. This initial phase mirrors
the careful selection of colours and techniques a
makeup artist considers before beginning a new
look, ensuring alignment with the client’s vision
and objectives.

The Canvas of Expectations: Kick-off
Meetings

The kick-off meeting marks the commencement Fieldwork: Executing with Precision
of the creative process, whether in internal audit
or makeup artistry. Here, clients articulate their With the ground work laid, fieldwork
expectations with clarity and precision, providing commences, with all hands on deck to gather
a blueprint for the ensuing endeavour. Much like necessary data and execute the project with
a blank canvas awaiting the artist’s brushstrokes, precision. In internal audit, this entails
thoroughly examining

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