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Trent Russell Natasha Malik Saket Kanodia

In “AI in Internal Audit: The CAE’s In her thought-provoking article In his insightful article “Psychology of
Call to Action,” this article explores “Whistleblower Programs as Risk Risk Communication: Why the Same
how artificial intelligence is no longer Communication Tools: Are They Message Lands Differently Across
a futuristic concept — but a present- Working?” Natasha Malik critically Levels,” Saket Kanodia unpacks the
day imperative for audit leaders. It examines whether these mechanisms subtle nuances that shape how risk
emphasizes the strategic role of Chief truly serve their intended purpose. messages are perceived throughout
Audit Executives in championing She delves into the effectiveness, trust an organization. He explores why
AI adoption to enhance efficiency, dynamics, and cultural barriers that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes
insights, and impact. From redefining influence how — and if — employees to communicating risk—from the
risk assessments to transforming audit speak up. With sharp analysis and boardroom to frontline teams—and how
execution, the piece outlines why practical insights, the piece challenges understanding psychological factors
embracing AI is critical to staying organizations to look beyond policy can bridge these gaps. This thought-
relevant. If you’re a CAE or aspiring and focus on impact. If you believe provoking piece offers practical guidance
leader, this article is your prompt to a whistleblower policy is just a to tailor your risk communication for
lead the digital shift — not follow it. checkbox, this article will make you maximum clarity and impact. For anyone
Flip to Page 30 think again. Flip to Page 33 striving to make risk conversations truly
effective, this article is a must-read.
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Jeet Agarwal Sandhya Bajaj Subhahis Nath Tom McLeod

This insightful article In “The Power of Poise: In this forward-thinking Tom McLeod is a seasoned
explores the pivotal role Communicating Risk article, the Dean of GRMI internal audit professional
Internal Audit plays When It Matters Most,” Institute explores how known for his innovative
in fostering a risk- Sandhya Bajaj highlights the organizations can transform perspectives on elevating audit
aware culture within crucial skill of maintaining risk from a challenge into practices. In his latest article,
organizations. It highlights calm and clarity in high- a strategic advantage. “Well Bowled: How Internal
how auditors go beyond pressure risk conversations. Drawing on insights Audit in India Can Follow
compliance to become She explores how poise from the FICCI-GRMI Cricket’s Lead,” he creatively
catalysts for cultural not only strengthens the Model Risk Code, the draws parallels between
change, embedding risk message but also builds piece provides a practical the qualities of world-class
consciousness at every level. trust and confidence among framework for embedding cricket champions and the
Through practical examples stakeholders. Through risk-aware decision-making attributes needed to build top-
and strategic approaches, practical insights, this article at every level. Discover how tier internal audit talent. His
the piece shows how is must read. Flip to Page 52 the right mindset and model insights encourage auditors
Internal Audit can influence can turn uncertainty into to embrace these champion
mindsets, behaviors, and success. Flip to Page 59 qualities to drive greater
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