Leadership and Communication Skills for Internal Auditors

Strong communication and leadership qualities are imperative to running any audit team at the highest possible level. This training course is targeted specifically to senior audit professionals – and is based on discussions on the key aspects of a modern internal audit function.

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” - George Bernard Shaw

A wide range of key topics will be discussed such as meeting the changing needs of stakeholders, developing more proactive relationships with the Audit   Committee, and delivering and measuring value for money.  This Leadership and Communication Skills for Auditors course will also address the principles of general communication techniques, interpersonal skills; non-verbal communication; listening skills; techniques for building rapport; methods for dealing with difficult interactions; and effective briefing techniques.

At the end of this intensive program, auditors will be equipped with the techniques to communicate with those being audited, including making initial contact, preparing the audit plan, interaction whilst conducting the audit, briefing, and preparing the audit findings and recommendations.

It also presents an opportunity to develop leadership skills and new approaches to the difficult challenges facing senior auditors, audit managers and the Head of Audit.

Participants will also be able to:

• Engage senior management more effectively.
• Enhance their leadership skills.
• Develop the Audit Committee relationships.
• Build a world-class team.
• Manage the audit process more efficiently and improve strategic audit planning.
• Deal with the challenges of consultancy
• Develop influencing skills.
• Promote the function more effectively.
• Add measurable value to the business.

Course can also be delivered online