Dates : 11 - 13 November 2025
The training is 3x1/2 day from 13:30 to 17:00
Place : Online
Language : English
Deadline to register : 31 October 2025
CPE Points : 12
Instructor: Dr. Dominik FoerschlerManaging Director | Senior E
quity PartnerAudit Research Center | ARC-Institute 
BIO Instructor
 
The Future of Audit Leadership: Developing Thought Leaders and Innovators  
Discover how to develop your leadership profile, become a thought leader in the audit profession, and drive innovation and strategic change across your team. 
Transform your leadership approach and position yourself as a thought leader in the audit profession. Learn how to drive innovation, foster strategic thinking, and lead your audit team toward future success in an ever-evolving business landscape. 
Training Description 
The future of internal audit requires leaders who can not only navigate complexity but also inspire innovation and strategic change. Audit professionals need to evolve from being compliance experts to becoming thought leaders who can influence business strategy and drive meaningful transformation. This training focuses on helping audit leaders develop the skills needed to lead in an era of change and uncertainty. 
Participants will learn how to enhance their leadership profiles, cultivate a thought leadership mindset, and foster innovation within their teams. This course will also explore how to align audit strategies with future business goals, embrace emerging technologies like AI and data analytics, and inspire teams to adopt new methodologies. With the insights and skills gained from this training, participants will be equipped to lead their audit functions in a way that delivers greater value, fosters a culture of innovation, and positions the audit function as a key driver of strategic success. 
Learning Objectives: 
Develop a thought leadership mindset that positions you as an influencer in the audit profession. 
Learn how to foster innovation and embrace emerging trends like AI, machine learning, and data analytics in audit practices. 
Gain strategies for driving strategic change within your audit team, ensuring alignment with business objectives. 
Enhance your leadership profile by adopting forward-thinking approaches to audit governance and oversight. 
Understand how to lead audit teams through transformational changes, building resilience and adaptability. 
Master the skills needed to inspire and motivate your team to embrace new methodologies and innovation. 
Learn how to create a future-focused audit strategy that addresses emerging risks and opportunities. 
Explore the impact of behavioral science on leadership and team dynamics, improving communication and decision-making. 
 
Training Agenda: 
1. The Evolution of Audit Leadership: Becoming a Thought Leader 
Redefining the role of an audit leader for future challenges 
The importance of thought leadership in influencing organizational strategy 
Developing a leadership profile that inspires trust and vision 
 
2. Driving Innovation in Audit: Embracing New Technologies 
Leveraging AI, machine learning, and data analytics in audit practices 
How to foster a culture of innovation within your audit team 
Case studies of successful audit innovations in leading organizations 
 
3. Strategic Leadership: Aligning Audit with Business Goals 
Aligning audit objectives with long-term business strategy 
Driving value creation through strategic audit leadership 
Developing a future-focused audit roadmap for your organization 
 
4. Leading Transformational Change in Audit Teams 
Managing resistance to change and fostering adaptability 
Creating a team culture that embraces continuous improvement 
Techniques for leading through uncertainty and organizational change 
 
5. Enhancing Leadership Skills through Behavioural Science 
Using the latest insights from brain research to improve leadership effectiveness 
Understanding team dynamics and decision-making behaviors 
Applying emotional intelligence to foster stronger team relationships 
 
6. Inspiring and Motivating Your Audit Team 
Building a high-performance audit culture 
Leadership strategies for motivating teams to adopt new practices 
Coaching and mentoring your team for future success 
 
7. Future-Proofing Your Audit Strategy 
Identifying emerging risks and opportunities 
Implementing agile audit methodologies for flexibility and responsiveness 
Monitoring and adapting your audit strategy to stay ahead of change