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Managing the Internal Audit Department: Audit Leadership Skills

Strengthen audit teams through communication, empathy, projects, and conflict skills

Lauren DealHMLT

Created by Lauren Deal, Hernan Murdock, Linh Truong

Build the leadership skills needed to guide internal audit teams to success. Explore practical ways to manage projects, communicate clearly, use emotional intelligence, and handle conflict. Strengthen team collaboration and stakeholder relationships while driving better audit outcomes.

ACI | 164 min

What You Will Learn

You will work through realistic scenarios that mirror common challenges in audit leadership. Each section focuses on a key competency, with activities and guided reflection to help you connect new techniques to your own team and stakeholder relationships. By practicing these skills, you will gain confidence in leading projects and people.

Key Features

  • Develop project management skills tailored for audit environments
  • Enhance communication to build trust with teams and stakeholders
  • Apply emotional intelligence and conflict resolution for stronger collaboration

Target Audience

This course is ideal for internal audit managers, directors, supervisors, engagement leads, and senior auditors ready to step into leadership roles. If you are responsible for project delivery, team performance, stakeholder communication, or navigating competing priorities, you will find practical strategies to lead with greater impact.

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