CFO Series: Build Your Team, Cohesive Teams That Get Results

Overview

Teamwork is the ultimate competitive advantage, both because it is so powerful and so rare. Why do some teams produce and win, while others fail? What do great team leaders do that make their team a success? Whether you run the executive staff of a multinational company, a small department within a large organization, or even if you are a team member in a small team that needs improvement, we will share proven techniques to enhance teamwork. The best leaders are unselfish and put the team first. It is not complicated to build a team, but it takes effort, and we will show you how.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• The five clear signals that teamwork is broken
• The pervasive myths about teams
• Why conflict is necessary for effective teams
• Why winning teams are built on and depend on trust
• The value of assessments and diversity
• Your fifteen-step action plan to build trust and enhance teamwork
• Retaining your best talent
• The essential steps leaders must take to enable teamwork to flourish

Prerequisites

None, preferably at least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience and/or at least six (6) months of professional experience in preparing or reviewing accounting processes and reports; experience working with internal clients or external clients and business leaders.

Designed For

This series is for people who are, or aspire to be, chief financial officers.

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

• Assess the symptoms of poor teamwork.
• Improve teamwork.
• Utilize proven techniques to enhance cooperation, trust, communication, listening and teamwork.

Preparation

None