Associated with AZ Valley of the Sun Chapter
6:00 to 6:20 - Networking
6:20 to 7:10 - "Leading Beyond the Ledger: Essential Leadership Insights for Finance and Accounting Professionals"
Speaker: Peter Dolan, CMA, IMA Chair
Synopsis: In "Leading Beyond the Ledger: Essential Leadership Insights for Finance and Accounting Professionals," Peter Dolan, CMA and IMA Chair, explores the evolving role of finance and accounting professionals in today's business landscape. This session challenges the traditional view of financial experts as purely technical specialists, emphasizing that true success in the field requires strong leadership capabilities that extend far beyond number-crunching and compliance.
Dolan draws on his extensive experience to share practical insights on how finance professionals can develop and leverage leadership skills to drive organizational impact. The presentation addresses key competencies including strategic thinking, effective communication with non-financial stakeholders, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate data into actionable business insights. Attendees will learn how to position themselves as trusted business partners who influence decision-making at the highest levels, rather than simply reporting on past performance.
The session also examines the unique leadership challenges facing finance professionals, such as navigating ethical dilemmas, managing change in an era of digital transformation, and developing teams in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Dolan provides frameworks and real-world examples that participants can apply immediately to enhance their leadership effectiveness and advance their careers while adding greater value to their organizations.
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