Falconbury Mini-MBA

MODULEThreeFinancial Managementand AccountingMODULEFourLeadership andManaging PeopleThis module is designed to help you understand the language of businessfinance and to know what questions to ask your financial colleagues. Theaim of the module is to provide you with a clear understanding of the keyaspects of financial management from an operational perspective.• The finance function – the role of the Finance Director– Identifying the links between strategy, business planning andfinancial control– Source and use of funds• The business finance cycle and how we account for it– Revenue recognition– Accruals– Capitalisation– Depreciation• Exploring the key information in financial statements and the annual report– What’s important?– What does it mean?– How can it be used?– Investigating capital structure and the links with operational gearing• The vital aspect of cash flow – the one fact in all the data• Traditional analysis of company accounts• Using financial ratios as a measure of performance– Analysing the numbers• Examining the financial indicators– Business analysis– Qualitative and quantitative decisions– Economic value added– Profit planning• Mergers, acquisitions and divestments v the Stock ExchangeThis module will explore the different types of leadershipstyle and their relative effectiveness. It will also help youidentify your own motivational and leadership style andpreferences. You will learn how to adjust your style to suitthe needs of others in order to increase your influencingcapabilities. The session will also explore what makes forsuccess in building high performance teams.• The new leadership challenges• Reflecting on My Leadership Brand• Concepts of Push v Pull Leadership Strategies• The Compliance v Commitment dilemma• Motivating and influencing people effectively• Understanding your own individual preferences• Managing and influencing others• How to shape your style to suit:– Colleagues– Customers– Clients– Bosses• Reviewing your Influencing Strategies• Developing a flexible style• Reviewing your approach to performance management• Conclusion on my Leadership BrandSAVE 30%BECOME A MEMBER TODAYComments from past Falconbury Executive‘Mini-MBA’ programmes‘Relevant content, well positioned and easily relatedto real work life.’Mark Skehill, European Sales Manager, RentSmart Ltd‘The course was very useful and pitched at correctlevel. The speakers were approachable and veryknowledgeable.’Stuart Crossman, Group HSE & Risk Manager, International Energy Group Ltd‘Good balance of theory, application plus examplesto keep up the interest and aid learning. Definitelyworth taking time out to learn new skills and startapplying them’Sarah Williams, Data Governance Manager, Wales & West Utilities LtdJoin the Falconbury Membership scheme for an annual fee of£675/€845 + VAT and benefit from discounts of up to 50% and moreoff public courses, online learning, reports and in-house training.For more information and a discussion with an expert training advisorplease call us on +44 (0)20 7729 6677 or visit falconbury.co.ukFalconbury in-house trainingComing to Falconbury for your in-house training will provide an all-inclusiveservice which gives you access to a wide variety of content, learningplatforms and delivery mechanisms as well as your own personal trainingadviser who will work with you from the initial enquiry through to feedbackand follow-up after the programme.With over 600 trainers, all practitioners and experts across a huge range offields, we can provide the training you need, where you need it, when youneed it, and at a price which suits your budget. Our approach to tailoredlearning and development consists of designing and delivering theappropriate solution for each client.To find out more please contact Caroline Glen on+44 (0)20 7729 6677 or email: inhouse@falconbury.co.uk+44 (0)20 7729 6677