Rotterdam School of Business and Public Policy

Faculty of Business, Communication and Finance

The Effective Auditor: Understanding & Applying Emotional Intelligence

2nd – 6th June 2025 – Rotterdam

3rd – 7th November 2025 – Rotterdam

The course enables participants to improve their effectiveness with others by enhancing their emotional intelligence, especially when encountering difficult people in the process of auditing.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

  • Identify the communication style of others and tailor communications to their preferences
  • Ask open-ended questions and improve listening skills to uncover information needed to conduct effective audits
  • Use empathy and emotional intelligence to build engagement within one’s team and with clients
  • Respond appropriately to emotionally charged situations

Target Participants

Auditors need specific technical skills to be successful in their jobs. They also need to deal with all kinds of people

Outline

  • Emotional Intelligence and the Audit Role
  • Getting Buy-in
  • Stakeholder Commitment
  • Interviewing for Information
  • Effective Listening Techniques to Uncover Hidden Information
  • Navigating Difficult Situations
  • Communicating with Impact.

 

 

 

 

 

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