According to the PECB Candidate Handbook1, audit team leaders should have the following additional knowledge and skills compared to auditors:
*Plan the audit, including preparing the audit plan, assigning work to the audit team members and coordinating their activities
*Make effective use of resources provided to the audit, such as personnel, time, budget and equipment
*Manage the audit process, including leading the opening and closing meetings, directing the audit team, resolving conflicts and ensuring the audit objectives are achieved
*Review and approve the audit report and audit findings
*Communicate with the client and other interested parties throughout the audit References: 1: PECB Candidate Handbook - ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, pages 9-10.