Developing CFO Behaviours

by Ben Rawal

This course will take you beyond the basics of being a CFO and allow you to embody the leadership role. You will build your interpersonal skills so that you can positively influence your team and develop the behaviours of a well-respected leader. Begin today to develop a clearer vision for your career.

price €85+vat
cpd hours 4 CPD hours
access 120 days' access

This course will enable you to

  • Understand the key qualities needed to be an effective CFO
  • Take responsibility for your leadership role by influencing others and demonstrating humility
  • Establish personal credibility through realising your personal vision, underlying values and beliefs
  • Build relationships with your teams and discover the benefits of leading by example
  • Improve your strategic thinking skills and learn the benefits of SWOT analysis
  • Determine your career direction and learn how to cope with unexpected changes
  • Recognise the importance of communication and the impact your communication can have on others

About the course

Often viewed as one of the most prestigious roles in business, the role of CFO involves more than just financial know-how. Being a successful leader requires active communication with your team, having credibility and leading by example.

This course will take you beyond the basics of being a CFO and allow you to embody the leadership role. You will build your interpersonal skills so that you can positively influence your team and develop the behaviours of a well-respected leader. Learn how you can use strategic thinking and clear communication to cope with unexpected challenges. Begin today to develop a clearer vision for your career.

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Contents

  • Beginning the journey
    • Beginning your journey
    • Leading at all levels
    • Developing your non-technical skills
    • The ten spheres of influence
    • Who do you think you are?
    • Taking responsibility
  • Credibility, relationships and confidence
    • What is credibility?
    • Who are you?
    • Understanding who you are
    • Creating a personal vision
    • Building relationships
    • Developing the relationship
    • The difficulties of showing vulnerability
    • Speak up, speak up!
  • The importance of strategic thinking
    • The challenges of thinking strategically
    • The consistent aspects of strategy
    • How many concepts should I consider?
    • What happens when you don't think strategically?
    • Breaking it down and building it up
  • Growing your awareness and knowledge
    • The difference between a leader and a manager
    • Setting a good example
    • Following a leader, but reporting to a manager
    • Developing your leadership behaviours
  • Is finance the end of the road?
    • The inevitable career crossroads
    • Understanding your direction and vision
    • Moving forward and dealing with change
    • Leading the change that you want
    • Choosing your response
    • The benefits of developing a CFO mindset
    • Beyond the CFO

How it works

Author

Ben Rawal

After a successful career as a head of internal audit, Ben changed tack to work with accountants, finance professionals and teams on their personal effectiveness. He is now a director and lead consultant with Aspire Consulting Solutions, a business supporting individuals and teams to improve overall organisational performance.

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Access to this course
Total CPD unitshourshours800+ unitshourshours
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Access to this course
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Immediate access to our entire CPD catalogue
Exclusive news and CPD every week plus monthly webinars, all year round
Account manager on hand to support your team's needs
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Course

Need just a few unitshourshours?

Access to this course
Total CPD unitshourshours4 unitshourshours
Access period120 days
Audit-proof CPD completion certificate
Immediate access to our entire CPD catalogue
Exclusive news and CPD every week plus monthly webinars, all year round
Account manager on hand to support your team's needs

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All you need for this year's CPD.

Access to this course
Total CPD unitshourshours21 units20 hours21 hours
Access period120 days
Audit-proof CPD completion certificate
Immediate access to our entire CPD catalogue
Exclusive news and CPD every week plus monthly webinars, all year round
Account manager on hand to support your team's needs
Learn more

Team

Keep your whole team up to date.

Access to this course
Total CPD unitshourshours800+ unitshourshours
Access period12+ months
Audit-proof CPD completion certificate
Immediate access to our entire CPD catalogue
Exclusive news and CPD every week plus monthly webinars, all year round
Account manager on hand to support your team's needs
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