We would expect curiosity, professionalism, respect for the process, and strong preparation (ie understanding of the auditee/client). Would also expect the observer to bring an open mind, observe closely, and offer constructive feedback on the Lead Auditor's body language and soft skills. Most importantly, the observer is very much a part of the team, so looking for opportunities, ideas and improvements would be appropriate, because a good audit should do more than check compliance, it should help people, systems and businesses get better/innovate.
I would be very open to being shadowed and happy to have a conversation with anyone willing to collaborate, my details are below:
Craig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-e-risk360/
E-Risk360: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-risk360/
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Craig D'Souza
Managing Director
E-Risk360
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-02-2026 11:30 AM
From: Jamie Gravatte
Subject: If someone asked to shadow one of your audits, what would you expect from them?
If someone asked to shadow one of your audits, what would you expect from them?
We've had a few people in the community looking for observer opportunities, so I'd love to hear from those already auditing.
If someone were to shadow you, what would you expect from them to make it a valuable experience for both sides?
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Jamie Gravatte
Community Manager
Exemplar Global
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