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Pooja Dharewa S. Bhaskar & Deepak Garg Manoj Sharma

Ms. Pooja Dharewa Chairperson S. Bhaskar and Deepak Garg shine a In his compelling article “Leading
IIA India Publication Committee, spotlight on the cornerstone of internal High-Stake Conversations: Speaking
brings readers an inspiring audit — ethics. Through a nuanced with Clarity & Courage,” Manoj
conversation with Mr. Gautam lens, they explore how principles Sharma explores the art of navigating
Pendse, a seasoned leader who like objectivity, confidentiality, and tense and critical discussions with
shares his reflections on navigating professional competence shape the confidence. He sheds light on real high-
risk, leading with purpose, and credibility and impact of internal stakes scenarios auditors and leaders
empowering people. With her auditors. The piece delves into real- face — from boardroom briefings to
thoughtful questions and deep world relevance and calls for a renewed crisis interventions — and outlines the
understanding of audit leadership, commitment to ethical integrity in essential communication skills needed
Pooja uncovers valuable lessons on every audit engagement. It’s more than a to handle them effectively. With a focus
balancing technical precision with reminder — it’s a call to action. Dive into on clarity, empathy, and assertiveness,
human insight. The interview offers this essential read to reflect, realign, and this piece serves as a guide for
a rare glimpse into the mindset of reinforce the ethical foundation of your professionals looking to turn pressure
a leader who believes in creating audit practice.Flip to Page 15 into performance. Step into the world
impact through values and vision. of strategic communication — this read
Don’t miss this compelling read. will leave you better equipped to lead
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Roshan Bajaj Aditya Kumar S Maulik Shah

In this insightful article, Roshan “Communicating Risks: From Frontline Insights: What They
Bajaj emphasizes the importance Boardroom to Frontlines,” Aditya Wish the Board Knew!” Maulik
of transforming the way risk is Kumar unpacks the often- Shah brings forward the often-
communicated across organizations. overlooked communication gaps that unheard voices of those closest to
He advocates for a shift from a hinder effective risk management. operational realities. From control
“policing” mindset to a “partnering” He explores how critical messages get breakdowns to risk blind spots,
approach—where internal auditors lost between strategy and execution he captures what frontline teams
and risk professionals engage with — and why bridging this divide is key observe — but often struggle to
frontline teams in a collaborative, to building a resilient organization. escalate to decision-makers. The
solution-oriented manner. The If you’ve ever wondered why risk piece is a wake-up call for boards
key, he writes, lies in speaking the awareness doesn’t always translate and audit leaders to build stronger
language that resonates with the into risk action — this article is your feedback loops and listen beyond
business, making risks relatable, answer. Flip to Page 22 the boardroom. Flip to Page 26
understandable, and actionable.
This piece is a must-read for anyone
looking to drive real ownership of
risk at the grassroots level.
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