Delivering Bad News? Don't Be the Messenger Who Gets Shot!

Description

The average CFO's tenure is about three years, while the tenure for other financial positions may not be much better. One cause may be our responsibility to deliver BAD news. Sadly, sometimes the messenger gets shot. How can some people deliver the bad news and actually strengthen their position, while others find themselves without a job? 
 
Many financial professionals believe that, "I just need to know the numbers really well to keep my job." Every day proves this fallacy wrong. How you say it - is often more important than what you say. This session will teach you proven techniques to deliver bad news so that you actually strengthen your relationship with your CEO, Board, bank and management team. 
 
This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:

• Improving the communication skills of financial professionals
• What is the message?
• Who will receive the message?
• How to convey the message.
• Formats, timing and approaches.
• Pros and cons of each method.
• Decision criteria to help choose a better approach for each situation.

Objectives

After attending this presentation you will be able to...

• Making your points clearly
• Avoid the common mistakes when delivering bad news
• Know which words to use and which ones to avoid
• Make a positive outcome for yourself in situations involving delivering bad news

Designed For

CEOs, CFOs, Controllers, Board members, advisers, financial managers, and Consultants.