Managing Change & Adding Value Seminar

It is essential that the internal auditing profession be more proactive relative to change.

First, we discuss the changes that are taking place in today's business environment.

It is imperative that we recognize and understand not only what events are occurring, but also why they are taking place and the impact they are having on internal auditors.

We must anticipate and assist management with change.

After gaining an understanding of today's changes, we look at what needs to be done to respond appropriately as professionals to resulting business issues.

Basically, only three courses of action are needed today, but they are challenging. However, the alternative, no action, spells certain misfortune.

Next, we address HOW to accomplish our three objectives.

OUR WAKE-UP CALL

Times are Changing

Outsourcing/Downsizing
Social Issues/Demands
Empowerment
Corporate Responsibilities
Technology

Different Audit Universe

Customer Satisfaction Driven
Environmental Issues
Paperless Environment
Rapid Technological Advances

Management Responses

Different Demands
Management Focus Changed
Streamline Controls
Survival Mentality

ACTION NEEDED NOW - TODAY

Self Evaluation

Sate-of-the-Art Audit Department

Marketing the Audit Function

ACT NOW BUT HOW

Self Assessment Audits

Internal vs. External
Peer Definition
Superficial vs. In-Depth

Becoming Master of the Art

Implement Changes
Charter/Mission Statement with Vision
New Horizons & Objectives
Goal Congruence
Value Added
Efficient & Effective
Staff Smart
Right Expertise
Right Size
Right Cost
Train & Re-Train
Different Purpose Today
Tomorrow
Reassessment
Implement Changes

Sell, Sell, Sell and Sell

Internal Auditing
Management
Audit Committee/Board
Up & Down, Throughout