INTRODUCTION
The CFO Leadership Program is
designed to develop the leadership and wider business expertise required of
today’s and tomorrows high-performing CFOs. Finance Directors frequently
progress from being a controller and a good accountant or treasurer into a new
role where they are expected to participate in developing strategy, manage a
group and exercise leadership as well as keeping on top of the numbers. The CFO
Leadership Program has been designed by a former Finance Director with global
responsibility as well as considerable management development expertise for
Finance Directors and aspiring Finance Directors to address those issues that
move from technical expertise to the less structured issues of strategic
development as well as leadership. A key aspect is the use of two professional
psychometric tools which allow participants to understand their leadership
style and how to understand the preferences of their teams and senior
colleagues.
A range of strategic models are
introduced, using a number of cases and then supported by debate using the
real-life experience of those on the course. You will understand how to choose
performance measures and communicate them to non-financial colleagues to guide
your organization in a transformation program that creates value through the
alignment of finance capabilities with corporate strategy.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
By
the end of the course the participant should be able to:
DURATION
5 Days
WHO
SHOULD ATTEND
This course has been specifically
designed for the benefit of finance directors and senior financial executives
looking to become Finance Directors who will often have had a technical
background as controllers, treasurers or other professional disciplines who are
looking to understand the wider business and leadership context with a need to
influence their organization and move it forward. Yes CFOs are also leaders and
need to understand their own leadership style and how they can be most
effective. The course will develop strategic understanding and awareness as
well as exploring how Finance Directors can influence and lead the business
whilst maintaining the key aspects of financial reporting and control.
COURSE CONTENT
Day 1
The CFO as a Leader – Setting
the Parameters
The Evolving CFO
The program begins with participants
introducing themselves, their expectations and objectives. Focused on the
individual participant, this initial session will explore:
Setting the Scene – What does
the Modern CFO Do and how do you Spend your Time?
Exploring the issues that CFOs
face during a time of change
Setting Financial Objectives– Key
Financial Issues
Choosing Financial Measures
Behavioral Finance and Personal
Bias
Day 2
The Strategic Context – What
are the Organization’s Objectives?
Introduction to Strategy
Designing and Implementing
Strategy
Designing Strategy – Strategy
from the Outside
Applying the tools of
competitive strategy to an industry
Designing Strategy – Strategy from
the Inside
Linking Financial Objectives to
Organizational Strategy
Aligning Strategies
Public Share Markets and Share
Prices
Day 3
Personal Style: Understanding
Yourself
Personal Style
Personal Style and Managing
Others
Day 4
Personal Style, Leadership and
Culture
The Transformational CFO
Organizational Culture
Building and Leading a
High-Performing Finance Team
Day 5
The CFO as a Leader and
Business Partner
Leading through Successful
Change
Strategic Communication
Case Study:
GENERAL
NOTES
·
This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have
vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice.
The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works
and case studies.
·
Training manuals and additional reference materials are
provided to the participants.
·
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will
be issued with a certificate.
·
We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet
organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@skillsforafrica.org
· The training will be conducted at SKILLS FOR AFRICA TRAINING INSTITUTE IN NAIROBI
KENYA.
· The training fee covers
tuition fees, training materials, lunch and training venue. Accommodation and
airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.
·
Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of
training and proof of payment sent to: training@skillsforafrica.org
Dates | Fees | Location | Apply |
---|---|---|---|
04/12/2023 - 08/12/2023 | $1350 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |
15/01/2024 - 19/01/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |
12/02/2024 - 16/02/2024 | $1500 | Mombasa | Physical Class Online Class |
11/03/2024 - 15/03/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |
08/04/2024 - 12/04/2024 | $2950 | Kigali | Physical Class Online Class |
13/05/2024 - 17/05/2024 | $4500 | Dubai | Physical Class Online Class |
10/06/2024 - 14/06/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |
08/07/2024 - 12/07/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |
12/08/2024 - 16/08/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |
09/09/2024 - 13/09/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |
14/10/2024 - 18/10/2024 | $2950 | Kigali | Physical Class Online Class |
11/11/2024 - 15/11/2024 | $1500 | Mombasa | Physical Class Online Class |
09/12/2024 - 13/12/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |