It is vital for today’s CFO to not only know how to read and analyze the numbers, but also how to present them to stakeholders.
DESIGNED FOR
Financial professionals who are, or aspire to be, chief financial officers. The discussions are targeted at those in midsize organizations.
BENEFITS
- Learn how to deliver your numbers so your stakeholders understand them.
- Learn how to assess the value of ethics in today’s business environment.
- Understand how to evaluate and manage management continuity risk.
- Understand the lessons of five recent business books.
HIGHLIGHTS
Numbers rule the world, but they don't speak the words-
How can a numbers person master words and communication in an ever-changing and social dynamic? This session will reveal common communication mistakes financial professionals make and suggest practical solutions. We will discuss proven techniques to effectively deliver your numbers so your audience will understand.
Topics discussed include
• When should I text, email, phone, or meet?
• How to write emails that people read
• How to say “no” tactfully
• How to communicate information so others understand
• Identifying the big picture and your communications role
Ethics in the real world-
Business ethics is not just something “nice to do” but can mean the difference between success, failure, and survival in today’s increasingly competitive environment.
This seminar outlines eight steps to create an ethical business culture and provides specific ways for financial managers to make better ethical decisions.
Controlling management continuity risk-
Does your organization risk operational disruption due to a key personnel loss? Are your internal auditors and risk management personnel routinely assessing your exposure to loosing key skills? This session could help your organization prevent its next crisis.
Five marvelous business books in 100 minutes-
You know you should read some business books, but finding time is often hard to do. Come get a 20-minute executive summary of five business books. This session makes it easy to catch up with the latest thinking in five very different topics. This seminar will include: The End of Accounting, The Right and Wrong Stuff: How Brilliant Careers Are Made and Unmade, Big Potential, Pitch Anything and Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success. Save time, learn the key lessons of five business books in just 100 minutes.
COURSE LEVEL
Intermediate
PREREQUISITES
None
ADVANCE PREPARATION
Experience working with internal clients or external clients and business leaders.