Mastering Soft Skills in Internal Auditing

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] The IIA Related Content: Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources: Communication Skills for Auditors: Interviewing and Negotiating Course Talent Management: Recruiting, Developing, Motivating, and Retaining Great Team Members Practice Guide IIA's Internal Audit Competency Framework Internal Auditor Magazine Visit The IIA's website or YouTube channel for related topics and more. Resources Mentioned: J. Michael Jacka and Bryant Richards, "Stepping Into The Future," Internal Auditor magazine, April 2024 Vision 2035 Follow All Things Internal Audit: Apple PodcastsSpotify LibsynDeezer