Soft Skills

The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit

In this episode, Mike Jacka joins Mike Levy to discuss the importance of soft skills in internal auditing. They explore how emotional intelligence, communication, and relationship-building are crucial for auditors to drive change and add value to their organizations.

Host:

Mike Levy, CEO of Cherry Hill Advisory

Guest:

Mike Jacka, chief creative pilot at Flying Pig Audit, Consulting and Training Solutions

Key Points:

Introduction and Episode Overview [00:00:02]
The Importance of Soft Skills [00:00:26]
Evolution of Auditing and Soft Skills [00:01:43]
Recruiting for Success [00:02:51]
Driving Change Through Influence [00:04:48]
Training and Development [00:06:12]
Emerging Risks and Asking the Right Questions [00:08:18]
Advisory vs. Assurance Roles [00:09:06]
Adapting to Technology [00:10:16]
Diverse Hiring Practices [00:13:32]
Risks of Overreliance on Technology [00:16:33]
Future-proofing Internal Audit [00:20:11]
Key Takeaways for CAEs [00:24:27]
Closing Remarks [00:27:31]

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