HOW CAN YOU ADAPT TO THE EVER-CHANGING ROLE OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICER, AND BECOME AN EFFECTIVE LEADER IN YOUR ORGANIZATION?

Strengthen your leadership skills in this highly interactive and engaging program designed exclusively for finance professionals in local government. A combination of presentations on best practices and techniques, and individual and small group exercises will exemplify how to master the leadership competencies necessary to address emerging issues facing local government. Gain the insights, knowledge and skills to help you become a more effective and strategic leader.

Be prepared for an intensive, engaging and inspiring program that starts at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, August 15^th and finishes at noon on Friday, 18^th. All sessions will be held at the University of Victoria. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be included Wednesday and Thursday with Breakfast offered Friday morning.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

Advanced Financial Leadership will introduce participants to a set of comprehensive leadership competencies needed to navigate the changing role of local government finance leaders, while addressing the current issues facing local government in BC today. Recognized experts in the field of local government finance, leadership, strategic planning and communications will facilitate group exercises which have been developed to introduce and apply key leadership skill sets and competencies that can be used in your organization.

It is intended to give finance leaders in local government the skills they need to help enhance and transform their organizations to become more strategically focused on long term financial sustainability. Participants will be expected to come prepared to discuss current local government issues and best practices in the areas of:

• Long term financial planning and sustainable asset management
• Financial reporting and accountability
• Award winning financial reporting and presentation skills

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Advanced Financial Leadership has been designed for finance leaders in local government who want to take their career to that next level, and help their organization make effective use of current resources through a more strategic and long term focus throughout the organization. While this program has a focus on the long term financial issues facing local government, it will also be relevant for all current and emerging leaders in local government finance.

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