Seven Reasons Your Internal Audit Strategic Plan Fails and How to Fix Them
From Audit Bites by Robert Berry
February 25, 2026 · 56 min · Episode 78
About this episode
Rob Berry discusses the common reasons internal audit strategic plans fail and how to address them.
In Episode 78 of Audit Bites , host Rob Berry dives deep into one of the most common sources of audit frustration: why internal audit strategic plans so often derail. And what you can do to make yours work. Drawing from real-life stories, behavioral psychology, and years of experience, Rob Berry breaks down the seven key reasons audit plans fall apart. We'll talk about: The dangers of self-centered strategic planning and how to align with organizational objectives Why "trusted advisor" is more than a buzzword How to combat the planning fallacy and keep your plan alive The trap of overengineering your frameworks and keeping objectives simple and actionable The importance of forward-looking audits over reactive, backward-focused ones Critical communication techniques to inspire, engage, and involve your audit team and stakeholders Ensuring your strategy is resourced for reality, not just wishful thinking Whether you’re a Chief Audit Executive, audit manager, or aspiring professional, this episode is full of bite-sized insights you can immediately apply to your strategic planning process. Ready to level up your internal audit function? Listen now, share with your team, and use this…
People in this episode
Host: Rob Berry
Topics covered
- internal audit
- strategic planning
- organizational objectives
- communication techniques
- audit management
- behavioral psychology
Keywords
- internal audit
- strategic plan
- audit frustration
- trusted advisor
- planning fallacy
- communication
- audit team
- organizational alignment
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