GBD116. Developing finance talent by putting people first.

GBD116. Developing finance talent by putting people first.

Author: AICPA & CIMA July 1, 2020 Duration: 36:35

"Ultimately, we ALL have a role in making people grow and be successful."

Barry Payne is Director of External Relations for Management Accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA & CIMA). In this audio version of his recent pre-ENGAGE 2020 conference webinar, he explores how to develop the finance talent in an organisation by putting people first.

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Barry Payne is Director - External Relations, Management Accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. Connect with him on LinkedIn or email him directly at Barry.Payne@aicpa-cima.com.

RESOURCES.

  • Use the CGMA Competency Framework to help guide a structured conversation on learning with your staff our your manager and build a learning plan of your own.
  • Programs such as the CGMA Finance Leadership Program enable the development of critical competencies. The program's online, personalised learning experience helps finance professionals to develop the necessary digital, technical, business, leadership, and people skills.

The Association (AICPA & CIMA) offers several resources to help finance and accounting professionals grow their data analysis skills. These include:

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