Leadership & people skills

Building leadership skills through strategic volunteering

By asking the right questions before taking a volunteer role, management accountants can maximise their contribution and the leadership skills they gain.

6 essentials for first-time telecommuters

Here’s how to stay productive and engaged if the coronavirus crisis has forced you to work from home.

Effective leadership communication amid a crisis

Leaders come to the fore during turbulent times, but how do they communicate effectively to both staff and an external audience?

Email tips you don’t want to miss

Byron Patrick, CPA/CITP, CGMA, explains the benefits of email scheduling, the dangers of relying on the “recall” function, and more in this podcast sequel.

Managing coronavirus disruption: Lessons from Asia

Teams in Jaguar Land Rover China and Rentokil Initial Hong Kong have close to two months of experience battling coronavirus disruptions. What can we learn from them?

Gender diversity remains a global goal in business

Advancement for women in business is proceeding globally, but there’s work left to be done.

Crucial skills for leading during a crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic is clearly becoming a global crisis. Preparation and teamwork are essential when dealing with an emergency.

4 tips for handling conference call gaffes

Recovering from a public error takes a bit of humour and humility.

5 reasons to relocate for a finance role

International experience can give you an invaluable competitive edge.

Integrated thinking and how to develop it

Nick McGuigan, Ph.D., describes ways management accountants can develop integrated thinking — including through “social bubble hopping”.

Why boards must focus on talent beyond the C-suite

With talent a concern globally, company directors and others must develop and execute more robust talent strategies.

How to achieve a successful negotiation

Avoiding public red lines, having an alternative to fall back on, and preparing well can bring about a positive outcome.

Career advice you can ignore

Old-fashioned rules may have a negative impact on a promising career.

Success secrets from the Super Bowl champs’ CFO

Data privacy, career advice, and a scouting database — Dan Crumb, CPA, CGMA, the CFO of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, shares thoughts on those topics and more.

Agreement provides mobility for CPAs, South African accountants

US CPAs and South African chartered accountants have a pathway to have their credentials recognized in South Africa and the United States under a new agreement.