CAE Strategic Relationships: Building Rapport with the Executive Suite

2013 LARRY SAWYER RESEARCH FOUNDATION PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Learn how Strategic Relationships can improve your Performance Effectiveness

Chief audit executives (CAEs) intuitively know that building bridges with the executive suite is critical for performance effectiveness. This insightful collection of case studies shows CAEs how to build and leverage their relationship with the executive suite for better organizational outcomes.

This report uses the relational coordination framework to uncover the core elements of successful business relationships for CAEs and their executive suite counterparts. Candid observations from CAEs and CEOs at large organizations in the U.S. and Europe reveal how to:

Create shared goals about internal audit’s role and priorities.
Build shared knowledge about the organization and internal audit’s role.
Establish mutual respect for internal audit capabilities and leadership.
Enable high-quality communication that anticipates and responds to organizational imperatives.
Through CAE Strategic Relationships, you can revitalize relationships, enhance communications, and build better rapport with your executive suite today.

Generously sponsored by The IIA-Chicago and The IIA-Philadelphia Chapters