Leading in Exponential Times - Connecticut Society of CPAs

Overview

Navigating through change

Against the backdrop of change and uncertainty, there’s an immediate need for accountants and finance professionals to evolve and accelerate. Technology, demographics, regulations and standards are driving changes in the way CPA firms work.

What can you do to better navigate a world of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA)? How can you influence others to join you?

This webcast will help you make sense of the dizzying array of challenges around culture, technology, generations and the speed of change.

Objectives

Differentiate between linear and exponential change
Identify the 5 C's of leading during exponential times
Apply the hard trends framework to identify and predict trends
Recognize the power of purpose and values
Recognize the top skills and competencies needed for the future
Select exponentials to apply to your strategy

Highlights

The 5 C's of leading during exponential times

Harness the powerful trends of the Fourth Industrial Revolution accelerated by the pandemic

Learn about the skills you will need to thrive in a world of exponentials

Create a winning culture that can thrive in the VUCA world

Become a proactive future-focused leader that drives transformation and avoids disruption

Designed For

Current and aspiring leaders

Prerequisites

None

Notice

You will receive an email from the AICPA with instructions to access the webinar.

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Leader(s):

Tom Hood, Exec VP, Business Growth & Engagement, AICPA

Leader Bios

Tom Hood, Exec VP, Business Growth & Engagement, AICPA

Tom recently stepped onto the global stage of the largest association of certified professional accountants in the world, representing over 690,000 CPAs, CGMAs, and students. In 2021 he was named the?second most influential person in accounting?by Accounting Today Magazine for the tenth year.

Tom is known for his work on the CPA Vision Project, the CPA Horizons 2025 Project, and most recently the Future of Finance 2030. In 1999, he co-founded the Business Learning Institute (BLI) with a purpose of “Empowering human capital in a global VUCA world, so that our organizations and communities thrive”, based on the findings of the CPA Vision and CPA Horizons 2025 research. This led to the T-shaped Professional and a focus on ‘success skills’ for CPAs, CGMAs, and finance and accounting professionals.

LinkedIn recruited Tom as one of their Top 100 Influencers in 2012 and he now has a following of over 730,000. He is a member of Forbes Finance Council and was inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame.

Tom is the former CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs and former CFO of a highway construction company. He has a Master’s in Finance from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Loyola University of Maryland.

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