Leadership Development

An evolving marketplace with emerging risks takes a new type of leader — one who has a deeper business acumen, strategic mindset, and knows how to foster relationships with stakeholders to become a trusted advisor. The IIA provides perspectives, insights, services, tools, and resources to support you becoming a leader of tomorrow.

Trials and Transformation Ten years ago, amidst unprecedented economic upheaval, Richard Chambers became The IIA’s president and CEO. The internal audit profession has changed much since then, he says, and it will need to continue to evolve. Read the article at Internal Auditor magazine.

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Latest Articles and Blogs Garner insights and leading practices from internal audit leaders: The Forward Looking Auditor 7 Practices for Better Audit Outcomes The Lost Art of Conversation The Audit Committee Connection Agents of Improvement Women at the Top Emerging Leaders: 2018 Leading Toward Improvement Should Internal Audit Have a Seat at the Table? Courageous Internal Auditors Sail Toward the Storm Driving Success in a Changing World: 10 Imperatives for Internal Audit Keys to Successful Leadership Find Your Voice	Trending and Guidance Explore thought leadership, reports, guidance, and research: 2019 Pulse of Internal Audit Report: The Internal Audit Transformation Imperative Agility and Innovation Top Risks Faced by Chief Audit Executives AEC: The New CAE - Getting in the Game AEC: Emotional Intelligence AEC: Leadership Skills Can Drive Change The Top 7 Skills CAEs Want: Building the Right Mix of Talent for Your Organization Practice Guide: Engagement Planning: Establishing Objectives and Scope AEC Thought Leadership: Seven Personal Attributes That Maximize the Most Successful CAEs	Video Hear from subject matter experts the latest tips and best practices on Audit Channel: Disruption: Leadership Approach Disruption: Common Leadership Traits Women in Leadership: Climbing the Ladder Women in Leadership: Path to the Top Emotional Intelligence for Internal Auditors From Emergence to Leadership: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Aspiring Toward Leadership ​Emerging Leaders: Why I Became an Auditor What Defines Good Leadership: Part 1 What Defines Good Leadership? Emerging Leader: Marbelio Villatoro

Recognize Your Leadership Excellence If you are aspiring to be a leader in your organization, seeking a successor, or looking to add credibility to your current leadership role, The IIA’s QIAL® program was designed with you in mind. Explore today.

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Resources and Services Access tools and resources to support your leadership development: Audit Career Center™ Guidance: International Professional Practices Framework®(IPPF®) Internal Auditor Magazine IIA Resource Exchanges Audit Channel® Videos Audit Executive Center Blogs Volunteer Leadership Opportunities	Certifications/Qualifications Build credibility by demonstrating knowledge base, expertise, and adherence to the global Standards for leadership opportunities: Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) Certification in Risk Management Assurance® (CRMA®) Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership® (QIAL®)	Training Deep dive training focused on key attributes of leadership elevates your capability and profile in the workplace: Executive Development: Vision University Tools & Techniques III: Audit Manager The Effective Auditor: Understanding and Applying Emotional Intelligence Communication Skills for Auditors Essential Audit Leadership: Skills for Today and Tomorrow

Books Access the essential core educational resources to support your leadership development: ■Sawyer's Internal Auditing: Enhancing and Protecting Organizational Value, 7th Edition ■Applying the International Professional Practices Framework, 4th Edition ■Trusted Advisors: Key Attributes of Outstanding Internal Auditors ■Collaborative Auditing ■Performance Auditing: Measuring Inputs, Outputs, and Outcomes, 3rd Edition ■Lean Auditing: Driving Added Value and Efficiency in Internal Audit ■The Politics of Internal Auditing