LPA Basics for Layer 1 Auditors Training

What are Layered Process Audits?

LPAs are a unique technique designed to help improve organization-wide performance by engaging all levels or “layers” of the organization.  The LPA approach is a proven means to help align the entire organization on Key Performance Indicators, reinforce the responsibilities and accountabilities of all “layers” to meet those objectives and help identify opportunities to improve processes and their performance.

The term “Layered Process Audit” does not refer to a conventional internal audit but rather represents a technique that calls for short, focused audits performed by multiple levels (or layers) of the organization.  LPAs involve a wide range of people from the organization engaged in verifying the viability of selected processes, not a small team of internal auditors. This approach helps align the organizational “layers” into a continuum where all understand what is important to ensure outcomes are successful and that all members are committed to making it happen.

Give Layer 1 LPA Auditors the Tools They Need to Carry Out Effective Audits

LPA Basics for Layer 1 Auditors training prepares learners to conduct Layer 1 audits in organizations using Layered Process Audits. Participants will learn what a Layered Process Audit is and the benefits it brings to an organization. They will also be introduced to the 10-step approach to planning, developing and rolling out LPAs, what their responsibilities are as a Layer 1 Auditor and how to monitor results, track progress and make suggestions to improve the LPA Program.

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will have a solid comprehension of the purpose, objectives and benefits of LPAs and will be prepared to carry out the responsibilities of their role as Layer 1 auditors. In addition, they will know the purpose and process for each layer of the process audits.