Prepare Your Top Finance Professionals to Become FDs
Accelerate your team’s leadership journey by transforming them into influential business partners who can drive strategic initiatives, valued strategic contributors who are integral to decision-making processes, and inspirational leaders.
- Delivery: Virtual and In-Person
- Duration: 3 x 2 day residential; 6 x 1 hour coaching; 3 x 2 hour facilitated
- Facilitator: Iain Dewson
FACILITATOR
Iain Dewson
Iain, an experienced Chartered Accountant, uniquely enhances finance learning and development, having led TUI's global Finance Academy.
FD Ready Overview:
WEEK 1
MODULE 1: THE LEADER
WEEK 3
COACHING SESSION 1
WEEK 5
FACILITATED CHECK-IN SESSION: REVISE, REFRESH, RE-ENERGIZE
WEEK 7
COACHING SESSION 2
WEEK 9
MODULE 2: THE PARTNER
WEEK 11
COACHING SESSION 3
WEEK 13
FACILITATED CHECK-IN SESSION: REVISE, REFRESH, RE-ENERGIZE
WEEK 15
COACHING SESSION 4
WEEK 17
MODULE 3: THE PERFORMER
WEEK 19
COACHING SESSION 5
WEEK 21
FACILITATED CHECK-IN SESSION: REVISE, REFRESH, RE-ENERGIZE
WEEK 23
COACHING SESSION 6
The 3 Modules
1. The Leader
Leadership mindset and driving team performance through vision, values and self-awareness.
We start by looking at the mindset of a self-aware leader: How do you lead yourself? How do you lead others?
We then move on to look at how you inspire teams with clear vision and values: How do you create a high performing team? How do you role model the behaviour that creates ownership and action that demonstrates your value to the business?
2. The Partner
Commercial acumen, strategic focus and business partnering. We look at what it means to be commercial, how strategic focus adds long term value and how effective business partnering makes you the ‘go to’ person in your business.
You will learn influence and communication techniques that show you how to create clarity from confusion, turn conflict into collaboration and see obstacles as opportunities.
3. The Performer
Bring everything together in an immersive business simulation that takes you out of your comfort zone and into your growth zone. Because there’s nothing quite like doing it for real.
We design business scenarios inspired by real events that any FD will have to handle if they want to succeed. We bring everything we learn together with trained actors and business coaches and you into high pressure situations: How can you draw on what you have learned to navigate, negotiate and lead when the pressure is really on?
Learning Outcomes
Typical Career Pathway to FD & CFO
Course Reviews
But this program wasn't just theoretical; it's a guide to unlocking change along with practical exercises. It provides insights into effective strategies, sustainable systems, and the human side of transformation – rallying teams and fostering collaboration. The case study at the end of the course was eye opening!
In essence, the Finance Transformation program can be a roadmap in the continuing evolving finance world. Having the opportunity to be part of this program, I can confirm that it empowers professionals to lead their organizations toward meaningful progress. If you're ready to shape the future of finance, this program is your invaluable collaborator.
We covered a wide range of topics from managing stakeholders to creating a project plan and even analysing available software solutions (who knew there were so many!). Oliver Deacon is an engaging facilitator who managed to keep the energy and interest high throughout despite it being virtual. He delivered a combination of theory based models with practical examples and the chance to deep-drive into the week's specific topic via smaller break out rooms. I'm extremely impressed with the breath of subject matter covered and how relevant and applicable it was made to feel within an NHS context even though it wasn't aimed at a public sector audience.
As a CIMA finalist, this Transformation Boot Camp brought my Strategic level studies to life; especially in our final session where we worked through a Case Study and tied all the different elements together. I walked away feeling inspired and excited about the opportunities we have for progress in this area! Finally, the care taken with the workbooks and presentation materials is testament to the passion and pride taken by Oli and the GrowCFO team and I very much look forward to working with them again in the future.
Who is FD Ready for?
Ambitious Professionals:
Ideal for accountants, financial analysts, and finance managers seeking to elevate their careers in finance.
Progressive Finance Teams:
The course is perfect for organizations aiming to unlock optimal performance and drive organizational success.
Forward-Thinking Finance Leaders:
Forward-thinking leaders who aspire to transform their leadership approach and make a significant impact will find the FD Ready course invaluable.
Meet Your Course Facilitator
Iain Dewson
Lead Facilitator
Global
Iain Dewson has a unique take on learning and development for finance. As an experienced Chartered Accountant, he has navigated a career path through various industries and senior finance roles until he landed at TUI Group to run their global Finance Academy.
Being responsible for the learning and development of more than 3,500 finance colleagues in over 42 countries was a radical change in direction and a real eye-opener.
The view from outside finance looking in gave him a unique perspective. Running a global learning platform, as well as designing and delivering bespoke training programs around the world for finance, was a richly rewarding experience.
With extensive experience developing bespoke training for high-performing candidates looking to move up in the world of finance, FD Ready was the natural next step to give aspiring Finance Directors a leg-up on the competition.
Course Content
WORKSHOP 1
BEST PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Unlock the secrets to effective management with the GrowCFO Management Framework, revealing your unique managerial style and likely team impact.
Determine your role model status while exploring strategies to enhance your management skills and leadership progression.
Fields of Study:
Personal Development 2 CPE Credits (2 CPD Hours)
WORKSHOP 2
MANAGING PEOPLE
Strategically empower your team members by assigning roles, fostering career growth, and promoting open dialogue to enhance communication.
Provide on-the-job coaching and support to nurture development and foster a culture of empathy and collaboration.
Fields of Study:
Personal Development 2 CPE Credits (2 CPD Hours)
WORKSHOP 3
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Set clear expectations and goals, provide constructive feedback, and manage performance effectively to unlock your team's full potential and exceed expectations.
Identify and remove obstacles hindering performance while addressing underperformance and nurturing ambitious team members.
Fields of Study:
Personal Development 2 CPE Credits (2 CPD Hours)
WORKSHOP 4
BUILDING HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS
Cultivate a high-performance culture by recognizing achievements, driving continuous improvement, and leveraging team synergies for optimal success.
Promote diversity, inclusion, and collaboration to build motivated and resilient teams poised for greatness.
Fields of Study:
Personal Development 2 CPE Credits (2 CPD Hours)
WORKSHOP 5
TASK MANAGEMENT AND PRIORITIZATION
Master the art of task prioritization and resource allocation to optimize outcomes and ensure quality output.
Monitor progress closely to meet deadlines and maintain high standards while implementing effective time management techniques to maximize productivity.
Fields of Study:
Personal Development 2 CPE Credits (2 CPD Hours)
WORKSHOP 6
DELEGATION AND EMPOWERMENT
Harness the power of delegation to enhance team productivity and effectiveness, understanding the seven levels of delegation for tailored empowerment.
Identify suitable tasks and team members, empowering them with increased responsibility and stakeholder exposure.
Fields of Study:
Personal Development 2 CPE Credits (2 CPD Hours)
WORKSHOP 7
PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Equip yourself with problem-solving techniques and foster a culture of innovation to proactively address challenges.
Identify and resolve sources of conflict within the finance function, managing difficult conversations and maintaining team cohesion through negotiation strategies.
Fields of Study:
Personal Development 2 CPE Credits (2 CPD Hours)
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Tools Your Team Will Learn
Igniting Team Performance
Harness the power of vision, values, and self-awareness to drive team excellence and inspire impactful leadership both within and beyond yourself.
Mastering Personal and Team Dynamics
Delve deep into self-leadership principles, unraveling the intricacies of leading oneself and others to unlock optimal team performance and personal growth.
Inspiring Excellence and Ownership
Craft a compelling vision and instill core values to foster high-performing teams, embodying leadership behaviors that cultivate accountability and drive tangible business value.
Generating Strategic Value
Discover the essence of commerciality, leveraging strategic insights to drive long-term organizational value and positioning yourself as an indispensable business partner.
Influential Communication
Master the art of influence and effective communication, turning conflict into collaboration, navigating complexities, and seizing opportunities amidst ambiguity.
Real-World Leadership Challenges
Immerse yourself in lifelike business scenarios inspired by real-world events, navigating complexities and honing your leadership skills in a dynamic, risk-free environment.
High-Stakes Leadership
Confront challenging business scenarios with trained actors and coaches, refining your ability to navigate, negotiate, and lead under intense pressure, ensuring success when it matters most.
Transformational Leadership Journey
Integrate newfound skills and knowledge, embodying transformative leadership that drives organizational success and propels your career to new heights of achievement and fulfillment.
After Completing the FD Ready Program, Your Team will…
- Become influential business partners with enhanced commercial and operational acumen.
- Emerge as trusted advisors and leaders with strong values, vision, and self-awareness.
- Develop clear communication skills, prioritizing and focusing on what matters most.
- Make pragmatic decisions with confidence.
- Think strategically and operate tactically.
- Ignite team performance through vision, values, and self-awareness.
- Master personal and team dynamics for optimal performance and growth.
- Inspire excellence and ownership, fostering high-performing teams.
- Generate strategic value and position themselves as indispensable business partners.
- Navigate real-world leadership challenges, refining their ability to lead under pressure and drive organizational success.
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Dan Wells
Founder & CEO
dan.wells@growcfo.net
Zoe Allen
Head of Sales & Marketing
zoe.allen@growcfo.net
