Professional skills

How the skillset for today’s CFO is changing

An expert on large-company CFO searches shares insights into where executives are coming from and more in this podcast.

Maximise the power of in-person meetings

Meeting face to face is still a powerful business tool. Here are tips to help professional managers maximise the value of face-to-face meetings.

Speeding up the language-learning process

Employ these methods and tools to develop fluency in more than one language for career and company success.

5 ways to take the initiative right now

Being proactive is an increasingly valuable workplace trait.

The bottom-line benefits of clear writing

Communicating with a human touch adds value to your expertise.

Essential advice for the next generation of CFOs

CFOs share what it took to get to the C-suite and what skills aspiring leaders should be honing now.

How CFOs can shine when presenting financials

Like an actor on stage, CFOs have a role to play during an investor presentation — and a responsibility to prepare.

10 ways to generate and deliver great insights

This model helps deal with the data deluge and provide insights to support robust decision-making.

What skills will you need in the future?

Here’s a guide to grow and develop finance teams in a time of tumultuous change.

How to avoid misunderstandings in multicultural workplaces

Finance professionals can expect certain misunderstandings in a multicultural workplace. Follow these tips for avoiding them.

How to keep your language skills sharp

The ability to speak another language could yield opportunities to work on interesting projects. Here are some convenient ways to stay fluent.

3 strategies to deal with the global skills gap

Technology and a steady flow of high-skilled migrants eased global market pressures in 2017, but it remains challenging for businesses to attract and retain talent.

How an improv class can help develop essential business skills

Improvisational theatre is moving into business schools and boardrooms. Discover how it can help finance professionals develop soft skills and more.

PwC: Automation could hurt global youth employment

Countries that stand to minimise the labour market effects of automation are those that are already gearing their youth towards highly skilled jobs and professions, according to a PwC analysis.

How volunteering can benefit society, grow skills

On International Volunteer Day, finance leaders pass along the ways they use their skills to support their communities.

4 etiquette tips for videoconference calls

A professional appearance and proper attention are not for in-person meetings only. Show respect to others when meeting virtually.

How to deliver a powerful financial presentation

Peter Margaritis, CPA, CGMA, and Jennifer Elder, CPA/CFF, CGMA, provide advice on creating a session which connects with your audience and empowers them to act.

CFOs keen on employee development

Retention, regulation, and reputation are three topics squarely in the minds of CFOs as they place more emphasis on employee training.

Video: Offering insight without expecting anything in return

Sharing knowledge should not be seen as a quid pro quo activity. Pauline Le, CPA, CGMA, vice president of finance at Birkman International, offers advice on sharing without expectation.

Harness your emotions for peak performance

Leaders can improve their decision-making ability in high-pressure situations, and help their teams become more productive, by gaining a better awareness of their feelings.

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