{"id":998,"date":"2020-04-16T16:16:25","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T16:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alminawi.com\/?p=998"},"modified":"2025-12-07T18:21:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T18:21:07","slug":"title-tts-series-g-internal-audit-collaboration-engagement-episode-g3-workshops-focus-groups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e.americanpro.org\/?p=998","title":{"rendered":"Title: T&Ts Series G, Internal Audit, Collaboration & Engagement, Episode G3\u2014Workshops & Focus Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n

Workshops and focus groups are invaluable internal audit tools used to gather insights, discuss findings, and collaboratively develop action plans. Unlike individual interviews or surveys, these group-based engagements promote dynamic interaction, reveal diverse perspectives, and often generate richer outcomes. Whether during risk assessments, control reviews, or post-audit debriefs, these sessions help internal auditors build engagement and buy-in while sharpening the accuracy and impact of audit conclusions.<\/p>\n

Fictitious Dataset & Template<\/strong><\/p>\n

For practical use, let\u2019s say the internal audit team at ACME Corp.<\/strong> is conducting a mid-year operational review. Auren<\/strong>, the internal auditor, organizes two workshops: one on risk identification and another on process bottlenecks. Key participants include Aven<\/strong> (Project Manager), Liora<\/strong> (CEO), and departmental leads like Carlos<\/strong> (IT), Jade<\/strong> (Finance), and Dana<\/strong> (Operations).<\/p>\n

To manage the sessions efficiently, Auren uses a Workshop Tracker Excel Template<\/strong>, structured to include:<\/p>\n