Course Outline
1. Agile Foundations:
- An overview of Agile principles and core values.
- Interpreting the Agile Manifesto.
- Exploration of primary Agile frameworks.
2. Agile in the Audit Context:
- Applying Agile concepts within the auditing process.
- A comparative analysis of traditional auditing versus Agile Auditing.
3. Agile Auditing Frameworks:
- Examining Agile methodologies specifically relevant to auditing.
- Leveraging iterations and increments in audit scenarios.
4. Roles and Responsibilities:
- Defining distinct roles within an Agile Auditing team.
- Clarifying the duties of auditors, management, and other stakeholders.
5. Collaboration and Communication:
- Best practices for effective communication between the audit team and stakeholders.
- Fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
6. Agile Tools and Techniques:
- An introduction to tools that facilitate Agile Auditing.
- Methods for tracking and visualising audit activities.
7. Adaptability and Flexibility:
- Strategies for adjusting audit plans in response to evolving circumstances.
- Managing uncertainty and ambiguity within the audit lifecycle.
8. Customer-Centric Approach:
- Identifying the “customer” within the audit environment.
- Aligning audit activities with broader organisational goals and objectives.
9. Continuous Improvement:
- Cultivating a mindset of ongoing enhancement in auditing practices.
- Utilising retrospectives and lessons learned to refine processes.
10. Case Studies and Real-World Examples:
- Practical examples of Agile Auditing in action.
- Analyses of benefits and challenges observed in Agile Auditing implementations.
11. Risk Management:
- Embedding risk management within Agile Auditing practices.
- Mitigating potential risks and uncertainties in the audit process.
12. Measuring Success:
- Establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Agile Auditing.
- Evaluating the impact and success of Agile Auditing initiatives.
13. Practical Exercises and Simulations:
- Hands-on tasks designed to consolidate learning.
- Simulated environments to demonstrate Agile Auditing in practice.
14. Implementation Strategies:
- Creating a roadmap for introducing Agile Auditing within an organisation.
- Tactics for navigating common transition challenges.
15. Ethical Considerations:
- Navigating ethical dilemmas within Agile Auditing.
- Ensuring Agile practices comply with professional auditing standards and codes of conduct.
Testimonials (4)
The training was practical and straight forward
Mutu Bengui - EMIS - Empresa Interbancaria de Servicos, S.A
Course - Agile Product Management - Growth Marketing
workshops, practical cases
Joanna Nowak - LKQ Polska Sp. z o. o.
Course - Introduction to Agile Testing
team exercises
Dan
Course - SAFe® for Teams
Friendly, plenty of breaks to think about what we have learnt and lovely guy.
