1. Strengthen Leadership Competencies:
   • Develop a nuanced understanding of leadership styles and their application in the internal audit context.
   • Enhance adaptive leadership skills for varying audit scenarios.
2. Deepen Governance Knowledge:
   • Recapitulate fundamental governance frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000) with an emphasis on application.
   • Align internal audit activities seamlessly with organizational governance structures.
3. Promote Ethical Leadership:
   • Address advanced ethical challenges specific to internal auditing.
   • Foster a culture of ethical decision-making within the audit team.
4. Enhance Communication and Relationship Building:
   • Refine communication techniques for effective stakeholder engagement.
   • Build and sustain positive relationships with key stakeholders.
5. Apply Continuous Improvement Practices:
   • Optimize audit planning and execution through practical leadership strategies.
   • Implement feedback mechanisms for ongoing improvement in audit processes.

Outcomes:

By the end of this training program, participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced leadership skills in various audit scenarios.
• Apply governance principles seamlessly in audit planning and execution.
• Navigate and resolve complex ethical challenges within the audit context.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and build strong relationships.
• Implement continuous improvement practices to enhance audit efficiency.

Training Outline:

Day 1: Leadership Essentials for Internal Auditors

• Session 1: Leadership Fundamentals (Morning)
  • Introduction to leadership principles in internal auditing.
  • Application of leadership styles in different audit situations.
• Session 2: Adaptive Leadership (Afternoon)
  • Understanding and adapting leadership styles for intermediate auditors.
  • Group activities and case studies on situational leadership.
• Session 3: Communication Mastery (Evening)
  • Advanced communication techniques.
  • Case studies on successful communication strategies.

Day 2: Governance Integration and Continuous Improvement

• Session 4: Governance Frameworks Revisited (Morning)
  • Recap of major governance frameworks.
  • Integrating governance principles into audit planning.
• Session 5: Ethical Leadership in Auditing (Afternoon)
  • Advanced ethical challenges in internal auditing.
  • Group discussions on ethical decision-making.
• Session 6: Practical Application and Continuous Improvement (Evening)
  • Leading efficient audit planning and execution.
  • Case studies on successful leadership in reporting and follow-up.