Leaders provide the culture, environment, values and incentives that foster and encourage change. Most importantly, great leaders create environments of trust which allow employees to challenge, innovate and work as teams. In a rapidly changing world, heartfelt leaders build great organizations. In this session, we will discuss the qualities of great leaders and how you can become a great and heartfelt leader, no matter your title or place in an organization.
Topics Discussed
- Ethics defined
- Are there business ethics?
- How to identify ethical issues?
- Deciphering your ethical code
- Why ethical behavior is good for your business?
- How to make ethical decisions
- Defining leadership
- Why trust matters?
- Differences between leaders and managers
- Why we need trustworthy leaders?
Case Studies and Discussion
The course material includes group discussion and case studies.
Target Audience
Those who have attained, or aspire to attain, management positions
Level of Knowledge
Intermediate
Acronym
HFL
CPE Credit
4 hours group live
Area of Study
Behavioral Ethics
Prerequisite
Participants should have at least six months of industry experience and thorough knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices.
Advanced Preparation
None
CFO Series Day 1
Advanced Skills, Made Easy!
| Topics Discussed | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Planning: Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Projections | 2 Accounting |
| Advanced Cost Accounting: Assigning Overhead | 2 Accounting |
| Fixing Your Chart of Accounts | 2 Accounting |
| Avoiding Death by PowerPoint: Create Better Presentations | 2 Software |
Discussion Leader
John L. Daly, Tom Henry, Bill O’Brien or Don Minges
Acronym
CFOS1-20
Scheduling
For John Daly, contact Barb Sullivan: Barb@ExecutiveEducationInc.com, or contact Don Minges, Don@TheKnowledgeInstitute.com
CFO Series Day 2
Developing Credibility – Inside and Outside the Organization
| Topics Discussed | Credits |
|---|---|
| Developing Credibility: Earn Respect for Yourself and Your Team | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
| It’s All About Action! | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
| Effective Internal Reporting: Make Your Message Quick and Clear | 2 Accounting |
| Financial Management: 10 Tips for Success and 13 Signs of Failure | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
Discussion Leader
Bill O’Brien, Dana Johnson, Richard Karwic, Tom Henry or Bob Mims
Acronym
CFOS2-20
Scheduling
Contact: Don@TheKnowledgeInstitute.com
CFO Series Day 3
Emotional Intelligence – What Makes Great Leaders Great?
| Topics Discussed | Credits |
|---|---|
| Emotional Intelligence: The Critical Factor in Success | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
| Motivating the Right Way: Get the Most from Your Staff | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
| Business Ethics: Cases from the Real World | 2 Behavioral Ethics |
| Don’t Be the Messenger Who Gets Shot | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
Discussion Leader
Don Minges, Dana Johnson, Bob Mims, Tom Henry or Richard Karwic
Acronym
CFOS3-20
Scheduling
Contact: Don@TheKnowledgeInstitute.com
CFO Series Day 4
Cash Management - Managing The Lifeline Of Your Business
| Topics Discussed | Credits |
|---|---|
| A/R and A/P: Effective Management Techniques | 2 Accounting |
| Cash Management Techniques | 2 Accounting |
| Cash Forecasting | 2 Accounting |
| Better Meetings: Make Meetings Fun & Productive | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
Discussion Leader
Richard A. Karwic, Paul Harrison, Brian Maturi, or Don Minges
Acronym
CFOS4-20
Scheduling
Contact: Don@TheKnowledgeInstitute.com
CFO Series Day 5
Become More Effective!
| Topics Discussed | Credits |
|---|---|
| Critical Thinking for Financial Professionals | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
| Effective Networking: Take Control of Your Career | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
| The CFO’s Role in Compensation and Bonus Plans | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
| MS Word: Advanced Features | 2 Software |
Discussion Leader
John L. Daly, Bill O’Brien, Don Minges or Bob Mims
Acronym
CFOS5-20
Scheduling
Please contact Don@TheKnowledgeInstitute.com
For John Daly, contact: Barb Sullivan – Barb@ExecutiveEducationInc.com
The five 2020 CFO Series days above plus the following alternate day will be available through December 2020.
Alternate CFO Series Day 6
Corporate Performance Management
| Topics Discussed | Credits |
|---|---|
| Corporate Performance Management | 2 Accounting |
| Business Intelligence and Data Analytics | 2 Accounting |
| Driver-Based Budgeting | 2 Accounting |
| Effective Management Accounting | 2 Accounting |
Scheduling
Schedule with one of our other half day seminars to provide a full day.
