2020 will be a year that few us will forget. There has been a lot of uncertainty for some. In accountancy I’ve seen so many individuals and teams show their true value to the business. I suspect even the most sceptical in other parts of the organisation would acknowledge this. Of course while there may have been a lifting […]
Continue readingWhen I started out in my career over 40 years ago things were very different in terms of job interviews. Back then it was typically one stage. A decision was made, an offer to the successful candidate and a regret letter to those who were unsuccessful. Now things are very different. Multi stage interviews are common. Trouble is if […]
Continue readingI was running a workshop for one of my clients recently. The workshop was all about being an effective presenter. As I always do on these workshops I get delegates to introduce themselves, talk about their biggest presentation challenge and what they want most from the workshop. Almost without exception nerves and feeling less nervous is always […]
Continue reading30 June 2020 it was 40 years since I entered the world of work. All sorts of little reminders have been popping into my head in recent weeks and monthsOne I recalled and brought a smile to my face was when I was in my second job as an Internal Auditor.This was 1986.If you wanted […]
Continue readingThe role of the business partner in organisations varies significantly from organisation to organisation. From my own work and looking at the ideas and thoughts from others, I ‘ve noticed that:Some organisations are at the early stages.Some have implemented.Some have it fully embedded.Whatever stage business partnering is at, what’s important to recognise is that your success […]
Continue reading2020 has without doubt been very different. Organisations and individuals are having to deal with a lot of uncertainty. Leading at the best of times is tough. It’s certainly much harder than it looks. In tough times the demands ramp up. Expectations are greater. People want answers. Sometimes they are aren’t available. So what makes a leader stand […]
Continue readingBusiness partnering in finance and other functional areas like IT, procurement and HR is seen as the big thing. After all many of these functional professionals talk about wanting to have a wider role, make a difference, add value, provide insight and be integral to the success to an entire business or area they support. Of course […]
Continue reading30 June 1980 I started my career in accounting as a Payments Clerk. With 5 O Levels I wasn’t exactly starting from strong foundations to build an accounting career . I was however really fortunate to have a boss who saw my potential. One day he dropped a copy of the local college prospectus on my desk. I looked […]
Continue readingThe role of accountants and other functional professionals in organisations is changing. Partly driven by technology. Partly driven by individuals who want to make a bigger contribution. Partly driven by organisations being more willing to get the best from every function. At the same time there are challenges. Functional professionals tend to be great at the technical or […]
Continue readingBeing interviewed remotely for a job in accounting or your professional field is the new norm. For many this will be a whole new experience. There may well be a new level of pressure. Equally there are upsides too. In my latest expert interview I spoke with Media Coach Alan Sevens. Alan has 40 years plus experience in media. In our […]
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