Developing CFO Behaviours

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This course will take you beyond the fundamentals 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 respected leader. Begin today to develop a clearer vision for your career.

£100 +VAT

4 CPD hours

120 days’ access

Use ACPD101 for 10% off any purchase.

Developing CFO Behaviours

£100 +VAT

4 CPD hours 120 days’ access
Use ACPD101 for 10% off any purchase.

Developing CFO Behaviours

This course is not currently available. To find out more, please get in touch.

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.

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

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.