Mindset Shift: Towards Innovation
Internal audit operates in an increasingly complex and connected landscape where forward thinking and innovation are necessary. Mindset Shift: Towards Innovation examines how practitioners define innovation, which skills and behaviors help it take hold, and the barriers that slow it down. Based on six one-on-one interviews with internal auditors across the globe, the study finds that innovation is usually steady, well-paced improvement rather than sweeping change, enabled by leader support, psychological safety, and clear alignment to organizational priorities. The report translates these insights into practical steps you can use to build momentum, showing that progress relies less on tools and more on human capabilities such as clear communication, critical inquiry, and adaptive thinking.
