Auditor Competence & Conversations
Articles about auditor competence & conversations, within Audit & Assurance.
The Human Side of 19011: Mastering the Conversation of Compliance
If you look at the training syllabus for most internal auditors, it is dominated by clauses, requirements, and evidence-gathering techniques. It treats the audit as a purely technical exercise. But anyone who has ever stepped onto…
4 min read · estimated
Provocative Auditing: The Intellectual Art of Asking “Why?”
Most internal audits are exercises in confirmation. The auditor asks a question, the operator points to a document, and everyone moves on, relieved that the “correct” answer was provided. This is safe, it is compliant, and…
4 min read · estimated
The EQ Factor: Why Your Best Engineer Might Be Your Worst Auditor
We’ve all seen it: the “Super Engineer.” They know every P&ID by heart, they can calculate flow rates in their sleep, and they can spot a mechanical vibration from three rooms away. Naturally, when it’s time…
4 min read · estimated
Reflection : Journey of an Auditor/assurance lead (Shu-Ha-Ri)
When the only experiences i had with audit was “preparing” and being the primary lead auditor comes as part of the role (other than system implementation), it felt like jumping into the deep end of the…
4 min read · estimated
CD5 Social Influence & Relatedness: Assurance & Internal Auditing Gamification
The Octalysis Framework’s “Social Influence & Relatedness” core drive can improve auditing at chemical plants, by fostering teamwork, engagement, and a culture of compliance.
4 min read · estimated
CD2 Development & Accomplishment: Assurance & Internal Auditing Gamification
The Octalysis Framework’s “Development & Accomplishment” core drive can optimize the assurance and auditing processes in chemical plants, increasing employee engagement and enhancing operational efficiency and safety.
4 min read · estimated