The inclination facing all managers is to deal with what's right in front of them—that is, what's due today. And yes, sometimes you do have to take that "here and now" approach. But if you find hours, days, or even weeks going by during which you're focused only on tactical issues, you're doing yourself, your department, and your company a disservice.
To keep pace with the demands of tomorrow, leaders in every department must actively engage in strategic thinking, then prepare themselves, their people, and their organizations to meet those future goals. What progress have you made toward developing your skills as a strategic leader? If you’re still lost in the trees, it’s time to step back and navigate the forest!
Participant Takeaways:
1. Understand exactly what it means to “think strategically"
2. Learn how to delegate (or relegate) the small stuff and how to make time for strategizing when you’re already underwater
3. Understand the 7 traits of strategic thinkers
Budgeting Bootcamp: Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Successful organizations rely on high-performance CFOs and Controllers to keep their financial houses in order. But the best leaders also realize that the burden of financial management cannot fall entirely on the Finance Department.
To truly maximize return on company resources, every department head and manager must be well versed in the basics of finance. In today’s challenging market, those who make P&L decisions require a solid grasp of budgeting, cash efficiency, and financial statements.
Are you prepared to help manage your company’s financial future? Do you understand how your department’s budget fits into the big picture? Are you able to read your company’s financial statements and offer insight into how you can contribute more to the bottom line?
Participant Takeaways:
1. Understand the fundamental elements of the three key financial statements
2. Develop a budget that couples spending to the company’s goals
3. Demonstrate ROI for projects under consideration