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The Times They are a Changing!

February 2, 2018

Developing a Successful Career Strategy More and more people want to boost their careers, make better use of their best talents, and feel more enriched at work. Survey data tells the story. A shocking October 2013 global Gallup poll showed only 13 per cent of the surveyed employees considered themselves engaged in their organisation’s efforts, […]

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Communicating with the Top

February 1, 2018

The current business environment is robust, dynamic and disruptive. This often presents boardroom professionals with challenges requiring skills they may have either under-utilised or, may not have been adequately developed prior to their appointment as directors. This is equally true for those professionals or consultants who are tasked with supporting or advising boardroom members. In […]

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How Adopting the Triple-bottom-line Approach Can Help Advance Your Career

February 1, 2018

While the number of accountants who are aware of triple-bottom-line (TBL) reporting is expanding, many have little or no understanding of what the term means or how this approach may benefit organisations. Unfortunately, this is also true of the way many finance professionals manage their career development. Yet, applying a TBL approach could have a […]

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Succession Planning

February 1, 2018

Many organisation leaders underestimate the importance of both strategies in building and/or retaining the confidence and trust of the organisation’s various stakeholders, including investors and employees. In times of transition, maintaining the confidence and trust of stakeholders is a key factor in reducing the organisation’s vulnerability. Vulnerability in either of these circumstances could create challenging […]

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Building Teams

February 1, 2018

While most finance teams are well qualified they often fail to successfully influence other business areas due to a lack of interpersonal skills: professionals who can interpret financial information in simple, comprehensive language while simultaneously building relationships. Finance teams should concentrate on their ability to blend their talents, support each other and maintain clear focus […]

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