Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will:

1. Understand the unique leadership challenges and opportunities in the internal audit function.
2. Enhance communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills for auditors in leadership roles.
3. Develop strategies to align internal audit functions with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
4. Learn to foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement within audit teams.
5. Build advanced decision-making and problem-solving skills for complex auditing scenarios.

Course Syllabus:

Day 1: Leadership Principles for Internal Auditors

1. The Evolving Role of Internal Audit Leaders
2. Building Leadership Presence
3. Leading High-Performing Audit Teams
4. Workshop: Crafting a Leadership Vision for Internal Audit

Day 2: Strategic Alignment and Stakeholder Engagement

1. Aligning Internal Audit with Organizational Strategy
2. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
3. Driving Change through Internal Auditing
4. Case Study: Aligning Audit Strategy with Corporate Goals

Day 3: Decision-Making, Problem-Solving, and Continuous Improvement

1. Advanced Decision-Making for Audit Leaders
2. Problem-Solving in Complex Auditing Scenarios
3. Fostering a Culture of Continuous Improvement