CFO Series: Five Management Superpowers

Overview

“Management is about persuading people to do things they do not want to do, while leadership is about inspiring people to do things they never thought they could.” - Steve Jobs. We will discuss five key management strategies and skills that every successful manager has and works to perfection. This two-hour course walks you through the A-Z of effective management from the standpoint of self, team, and individuals. It’s not enough to be a ‘good’ manager and excel in our field, we need to be more than the subject matter expert. The five management superpowers will bolster management skills for better leaders and is a proven path for those wanting to know how to shift their mindset, communication, and physical presence so they can ascend the ranks to higher leadership.

Highlights

• How feedback becomes effective
• How to develop listening skills
• Cultivation of self, cultivation of team members as individuals, cultivation of team members as a group
• How to create a working environment in which team members feel acknowledged and 'heard'
• Inspirational motivation for team success
• Relational communication skills that increase productivity
• The 'secret sauce' that holds communication and professional relationships together on the individual and team level in the short and long term

Prerequisites

At least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience. Prior management and leadership experience will be helpful.

Designed For

Any professional, especially those with audit/risk responsibility, interested in understanding corporate culture, learning leadership short-cuts for optimum performance and professional success.

Objectives

• Apply better management and leadership skills to enable teams to thrive
• Use effective methods to lower turnover to understand the importance of earning trust, helping others, integrity and communicating

Preparation

None