Strategic Business Advisory – 2 Hours

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Our profession is evolving. Future-proof your firm. Your career. Leverage business advisory services to create new revenue streams. Join us as we take you through what business advisory services are. Transform your practice by offering truly holistic and client-centered services. Become their most trusted business advisor. The future is here. Are you prepared?

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The Financial Executive – 2 Hours

Whether you are a current or aspiring CFO, our profession continues to evolve. Elevate your leadership to true business partner. From strategic initiatives and corporate culture to oversight of human resources and information technology, our duties and responsibilities continue to expand.

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Leadership Concepts – 1 Hour

This session introduces leadership and management. Effective leaders build credibility and trust through action. It is critical as leaders to conduct oneself with integrity and ethics. Leadership exists in many forms. A leader can have positional authority. However, positional authority does not necessarily equate to leadership. Leadership transcends position. One must know when to lead and when to follow. A direct report or team member can and will weave in and out of lead and follow modes.

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• Leadership versus Management – Quite often used interchangeably, leadership and management are two different concepts that can overlap. Join us to learn how and why one can and should lead irrespective of title or position. We cover some of the key qualities that make a great leader. We also discuss when it is appropriate to follow and when one should lead.
• Leadership Styles and Qualities – Leadership requires trust, building relationships, and empowering members to own the process and desired outcomes. Great leaders create synergy and foster engagement while harnessing the energy and talents of members. They know how to lead meetings effectively and efficiently while maintaining a good balance of process and desired outcomes. Committing to the growth of people, they learn how to establish direction, align people, and motivate and inspire.
• Leadership Credibility – Integrity. Ethics. Trust. We cover the most important leadership concepts. Professional relationships do not exist without these elements. With them, you inspire business success, loyalty and commitment, higher levels of performance, and positive climate and culture.

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Organizational Excellence – 1 Hour

This session focuses on the organization and leadership of teams. From climate and culture to cross-functional teams to performance metrics, processes, and governance, we take a look at business strategy and execution. Businesses that vertically align achieve their desired outcomes. Join us to learn what organizational excellence is including best practices and how to apply them.

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• Organizational Excellence – Defined – We all strive to exceed stakeholder expectations. What if there was a way to align and improve standards and processes while engaging and motivating employees to deliver exceptional products and services? Building collaborative teams with diverse skill sets and supporting continued growth and professional development plans is essential.
• Organizational Excellence – How To and Best Practices – Effective organizations understand that through continuous improvement, they can achieve optimal win-win outcomes. Learn organizational excellence best practices, including how to apply.
• Strategy and Execution – Successful executives make effective and timely decisions. Informed decision-making is critical for the day-to-day operations and long-term strategic direction and vision for any organization. We cover business strategy and execution as well as critical thinking and decision-making.

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Executive and High-Performance Leadership – 1 Hour

This session focuses on you as a leader. We invest time together on the role of executives. To achieve organizational excellence, strong leaders create synergy and vision all while maintaining self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Great leaders know how to build collaborative teams, committing to the growth of people. They learn how to establish direction, align people, and motivate and inspire.

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• Executive Leadership – Senior leaders bring both breadth and depth to the table. Join us to elevate your role to the level of a business partner. Engaged with several moving parts, senior executives are responsible for and support many business units. They have an ability to influence and guide teams to meet organization-wide goals, set policy, engage in overall decision-making, and lead strategic planning initiatives.
• High-Performance Leadership – Move from good to great. Effective leaders manage their time and resources. They know how to create synergy and provide constructive feedback. High-performing leaders set and articulate vision, both inspiring and motivating engaged teams to achieve goals. Self-aware and valuing 360-degree feedback, these leaders are always seeking to improve.
• Leadership Team Collaboration and Development – Great leaders invest in their organization’s most important asset: People. Successful organizations improve results through talent management. Great leaders serve as coaches and mentors. They show a vested interest in and develop direct reports. Great leaders know how to build collaborative teams, committing to the growth of people. They learn how to establish direction, align people, and motivate and inspire.

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Interpersonal Strategies for Leaders – 1 Hour

Great leaders are storytellers. They recognize the importance of and develop strong interpersonal skills. The higher you ascend in an organization, the more important communication skills are. Formulating and communicating strategies and vision, leaders lead in inspiring ways all while guiding the organization to achieve desired goals and outcomes. Executive presence, developing a brand, and building a strong professional network are also important.

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• Communication Strategies for Leaders – Great leaders have mastered the art of sharing vision and strategy. It’s important for leaders to balance confidentiality and transparency. As a professional, you are held to a higher standard when it comes to protecting and communicating information. A two-way street, leaders know how to listen actively in addition to delivering their message. Great leaders provide constructive feedback with tact as they inspire and motivate followers to continuous improvement.
• Presence and Brand Development – Executive presence: Both nonverbal and verbal communication are critical. Join us as we cover perceived value and developing a brand.
• The Art of Collaboration and Relationship Building – Business development and aligning with strategic partners are keys to success. Leaders know the importance of surrounding oneself with talent, both internal and external to the organization. Professional networking adds tremendous value.

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