I’m an ISO Auditor – So Why Should I Care About ISO 42001?
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<p>I’m an ISO Auditor – So Why Should I Care About ISO 42001? | Lead The Standard 2025 Podcast Episode 26</p>
<p>AI might sound like something for the IT team or the innovation lab.</p>
<p>But if you’re an auditor or a systems implementer, it’s already closer than you think.</p>
<p>From predictive maintenance and smart dashboards to AI-assisted decisions in HR, customer service, or safety reporting, artificial intelligence is quietly showing up in the very systems we audit.</p>
<p>So the question is: “Do you need to understand ISO 42001 to keep doing your job well?”</p>
<p>Let’s explore where AI is already influencing the audits we lead, and what that means for our role as auditors.</p>
<p>In this episode:</p>
<p>• 00:00 Introduction to AI in Auditing</p>
<p>• 00:38 Welcome to Lead the Standard</p>
<p>• 01:18 The Role of AI in ISO 42001</p>
<p>• 02:04 Practical Implications of AI for Auditors</p>
<p>• 03:56 AI's Integration in Everyday Business</p>
<p>• 06:26 Understanding AI's Influence on Auditing Standards</p>
<p>• 17:50 Leadership and Accountability in AI Use</p>
<p>• 22:42 Planning for AI-Related Risks and Opportunities</p>
<p>• 31:02 Understanding Risks and Opportunities</p>
<p>• 31:23 Clause 7: Support and Competence</p>
<p>• 32:15 AI Awareness and Competence</p>
<p>• 35:52 Transparency in AI Usage</p>
<p>• 37:38 Clause 8: Operation and Implementation</p>
<p>• 40:50 Clause 9: Performance Evaluation</p>
<p>• 45:36 Clause 10: Improvement and Leadership</p>
<p>• 53:08 Final Thoughts and Takeaways</p>
<p>Whether you’re running internal audits, reviewing suppliers, or preparing for certification, this episode will help you make informed, strategic decisions about your audit methods.</p>
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<p>The usual links:</p>
<p>• Read the LTS Article: https://blog.auditortrainingonline.com/lead-the-standard/2025-26</p>
<p>• ATOL: https://auditortrainingonline.com/ </p>
<p>• Connect with Jackie: </p>
<p>o https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiestapleton/ </p>
<p>o https://jackiestapleton.com/ </p>
<p>• Connect with Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellytaylor-au/</p>
<p>Other links we promised:</p>
<p>• ISO 42001 AI Management Systems Training - https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/iso-42001-artificial-intelligence• CertBetter - https://certbetter.com/.</p>
<p>• Jackies Book is coming register for pre-sale now…. https://jackiestapleton.myflodesk.com/leadthestandardbook</p>
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