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Adaptability: Quickly adapting to new challenges and changing environments

The purpose of this event is to equip CFOs, senior financial professionals, and business accountants with the skills and mindset needed to quickly and effectively adapt to evolving business landscapes, technological changes, regulatory shifts, and organisational transformations. The session aims to enhance leadership resilience, decision-making agility, and overall adaptability to stay ahead in today's dynamic business environment.

2 CPD units 13 January 2025 1 presenter

What will set you apart

By completing this course you will gain the following competencies

  • Understanding the importance of adaptability in leadership and financial management roles.
  • Techniques for navigating and managing change effectively.
  • How to enhance decision-making skills in unpredictable situations.
  • The role of adaptability in driving business growth and innovation.
  • Strategies for fostering a culture of adaptability within their teams and organisations.

Event breakdown

  • Why adaptability is critical in finance and leadership roles today.
  • Key challenges in the current financial and business environment.
  • Identifying early signs of change.
  • Adapting financial strategies in response to market and regulatory shifts.
  • Cultivating a flexible leadership mindset.
  • Balancing short-term agility with long-term stability.
  • Frameworks for making agile and informed decisions.
  • Practical examples of adaptability in financial management.
  • Encouraging innovation and flexibility within finance teams.
  • Tools and techniques for building team resilience.
Category: Practice ManagementType: CPD CourseCPD category: Practice Management

Description

This 1.5-hour CPD session is designed to equip senior financial professionals and business accountants with the adaptability needed to thrive in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Attendees will gain practical strategies to embrace change, respond swiftly to new challenges, and lead their teams through periods of uncertainty. By focusing on decision-making agility and leadership flexibility, the session will offer actionable insights to help participants navigate evolving financial landscapes, manage organisational transitions effectively, and foster a culture of resilience and innovation within their teams. This session aims to provide tools for driving long-term success in dynamic environments.

Presenters

Leana van der Merwe

Leana van der Merwe — Leana van der Merwe is a Chartered Accountant and Registered Auditor with over 18 years of experience in business accounting, audit and corporate governance. A former Audit Director and professional-body Technical and Standards Executive, she has guided more than 14,000 professionals through complex regulatory matters. Leana also serves on the PAFA Technical Advisory Group, the IFAC Anti-Money Laundering Committee and the IFRS Foundation SME Implementation Group.

You will earn a certificate

On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 2 CPD units in Practice Management.

Requirements

  • Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
  • Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser