Governance Unplugged – Internal Audit, Risk & Controls

Governance Unplugged - Internal Audit, Risk & Controls
Podcast Description
Governance Unplugged is a podcast dedicated to exploring the essential pillars of sound governance to help organizations thrive in today’s dynamic business environment. Designed for internal auditors, risk managers, senior management and board members, the podcast delves into how robust governance, risk management, and internal controls lay the foundation for organizational safety and prosperity. By providing meaningful insights and practical strategies, the podcast aims to equip listeners with interesting insights supporting their needs to safeguard their organizations and ensure long-term success.
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The podcast explores themes such as internal audits' evolving role, risk management strategies, and governance principles. Notable episodes include discussions on the transformation of internal audit with insights from industry leaders like Nicolas Steyaert and Cynthia Boumann, focusing on topics like internal audit’s strategic influence and integrating AI into auditing processes.

Governance Unplugged is a podcast dedicated to exploring the essential pillars of sound governance to help organizations thrive in today’s dynamic business environment. Designed for internal auditors, risk managers, senior management and board members, the podcast delves into how robust governance, risk management, and internal controls lay the foundation for organizational safety and prosperity. By providing meaningful insights and practical strategies, the podcast aims to equip listeners with interesting insights supporting their needs to safeguard their organizations and ensure long-term success.
Welcome to another episode of Governance Unplugged! In Episode 10, host sits down with Barry Franck (LinkedIn | www.tech-trust.ch), renowned board advisor, transformation leader, and founder of Tech Trust. This episode cuts through the buzzwords — AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, digital transformation — and gets to the heart of what truly matters in today’s boardrooms.
🎯 Episode Highlights
• ✅ Why boards must become digitally savvy — and the crucial role internal audit plays in guiding this journey.
• ✅ Translating complex technology risks into actionable board insights, not just technical jargon.
• ✅ Why 75% of ERP and digital transformation programs fail — and what auditors need to watch for to ensure success.
• ✅ Embedding culture into every audit — moving beyond checkbox exercises to truly shape organizational values.
• ✅ Diversity and inclusion as governance strengths — discovering how varied perspectives help spot risks sooner and drive smarter decisions.
• ✅ From defense to resilience in cybersecurity — shifting the mindset to thrive amid emerging threats.
• ✅ Building credibility and influence as audit leaders — evolving from “trend chasers” to trusted strategic partners in the boardroom.
💡 Key Takeaway
Internal audit earns its seat at the table not by reacting to headlines, but by translating them into clarity, foresight, and better decisions.
🔗 Connect with Barry Franck
• LinkedIn: Barry Franck
• Website: www.tech-trust.ch
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