The CFO Program: Performance Transformation

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Performance Transformation is the first part of the CFO Certificate Program which is designed for aspiring, new and experienced CFOs.

During these times of unprecedented change in digital technologies and globalization of businesses, it is all the more important for organizations to operate at peak levels of performance to succeed. Participants will explore the technical, ethical and interpersonal skills they need to master and sustain change, and help their organizations stay agile and more easily adapt to change.

This program fosters a high energy, interactive learning environment. Activities consist of a combination of cases, exercises, tool kits, lively discussions, as well as networking and sharing experiences. Your active participation will be required throughout the program. Come prepared for a unique experience that will move you towards realizing your full CFO potential. Allow us to guide you on your journey.

What You Will Learn:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the roles of CEOs and CFOs as change leaders and outline the required competencies for these roles.
• Explain what a personal brand is and outline best practices for communicating your personal brand.
• Explain how stakeholder analysis and mapping can be used to improve relationship management with stakeholders.
• Outline best practices for enabling the finance team to maximize its business impact and improve an organization’s strategic initiatives and decision making.
• List the barriers many organizations face in leveraging data for more informed decision making and practical steps you can take to remove those barriers.
• Outline the CPA Code of Professional Conduct and describe best practices for complying with the code.
• Create a transformational plan for their organization.

What Topics are Covered:

• The CFO as leader
• The CFO’s role in the Board of Directors
• Shifting organizational priorities: thinking ahead of the curve
• Defining CFO success: what it takes to get there and stay there
• Drivers of change
• Personal integrity and ethics
• Analytics and performance improvement
• Leading within and outside the finance function

Who will Benefit:

• This program is designed for aspiring, new and experienced CFOs focused on the continued development of specific in-demand skills and competencies required to lead from the top.

PRICING

Status: Registration open until Oct 23, 2022

LOCATION

White Oaks Resort & Conference Centre, 253 Taylor Rd SS4, Niagara On The Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0

SPEAKER(S) BIO

Barbara A. Palmegiani, B. Comm., FCPA, FCMA is a highly accomplished financial professional, management consultant, educator in credit management and accounting courses at the B. Comm. and MBA levels, and a top-rated instructor for the CPA Program as well as CPA Professional Development and corporate in-house training programs. Barbara spent 17 years in progressive senior-level positions in several large public organizations as well as more entrepreneurial private companies, most recently as a member of the executive team as Vice-President of Finance and CFO, and has extensive experience working with Board of Directors. Her senior financial management experience has provided her with extensive insight and understanding of the value of the finance function. Barbara believes that continuous learning fuels professional growth. Her workshops offer invaluable insights and practical experience related to leading edge success factors important to all finance leaders. Barbara’s instructional style makes financial and management concepts easy to relate to, adding to your overall learning experience.

Laurence ‘Larry’ Ginsberg, FCPA, FCA (Ontario), is the founder of GinsOrg International Inc. Larry is widely recognized for his strategic and entrepreneurial expertise, and has been providing strategic management services, business advisory services, and mentoring services to innovative and high growth clients for over thirty years. He also lectures at the Schulich School of Business at York University in strategic management, family business, entrepreneurship and mergers and acquisitions. Larry is a Corporate Director and has been EVP and/or CFO of a number of companies.