The Leadership Academy is presented over a period of two years, with four "live" class-room sessions (two per year) that conveniently last one-and-a-half days each, supplemented with three interactive online webinars in between sessions. Each live session and webinar is preceded with assigned reading or movie-watching homework, and after each session, participants complete an assigned leadership project. The Leadership Academy also includes two hours of one-on-one coaching with an Academy instructor.
Live Session: 1 1/2 Days / CPE Credits: 12 Hours
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THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Year Two / Post Three
This session will examine how staff personnel fit into an organizational structure and will provide guidance in defining what the ideal staff looks like. You will be able to determine the characteristics and skills that your staff needs, and you will gain the foundational principles for hiring and developing staff.
You will learn:
How an organization should approach staffing needs: short term vs. long term.
About the ideal staff members and their long-term career paths.
How to find the right people for the job.
Successful methods of integrating new employees.
Keys to making every team member feel valued and important.
How to delegate, evaluate and terminate.
Skills that develop the potential within your staff.
How to build relationships that enhance cooperation among team members.
Ways to build unity, esprit and buy-in.
Tips for turning chronic complainers into supportive employees.
Techniques for appearing calm when you’re feeling anything but calm.
Webinar: 1.5 Hours / CPE Credit: 1 Hour
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THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Webinar Three
In this webinar, you will gain the skills to immediately begin transforming your client service groups into teams that work smoothly together with enthusiasm and energy. You’ll learn how to maximize every team member’s abilities with incredible results.
Live Session: 1 1/2 Days / CPE Credits: 12 Hours
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THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Year Two / Post Four
In this session, you will identify your firm's role in the market, as well as develop the understanding that organizations don't lead in the marketplace — instead, the leader in the organization leads the firm into the marketplace. You will also gain the confidence to lead your firm to the forefront of your industry.
You will learn:
The role of the organization in society.
How an accounting firm satisfies needs in the marketplace.
The importance of knowing how the marketplace perceives your organization.
The role of marketing in leadership and vice versa.
Different market communication models.
Systems that make market leadership effective.
Your personal aptitude for marketing.
The secrets to becoming a more persuasive, motivating communicator.
How to fine-tune your skills: why continuous learning is crucial to your ongoing success.
How to incorporate your most important core beliefs into your career path.
