Effective Communication of Financial Results to Board Members and Shareholders (UAE)

Course details

Over the years, there has been an increasing need for financial leaders who are normally more comfortable with numbers than speaking in public to take center stage. Today’s CFO needs to communicate strategically with the media, analyst community, investors, shareholders and board members. As a public figure for their company, finance leaders need to know how to establish positive relationships and trust with key stakeholders, get buy-in from board members and convey complex financial results and business performance to an international audience.

This highly interactive program will provide CFOs and emerging finance leaders with time-tested presentation techniques and step-by-step communication systems to ensure clarity, confidence and impact when delivering your message. You will discover how to communicate complex financial information and deliver it in a way your audience can easily understand it. You will learn strategies tocommunicate effectively and prepare you to handle tough questions especially when faced with skeptical audience or when delivering bad news. By the end of the program, you will be able to deliver a presentation that positively conveys your organization's financial performance and achieves an optimal response from your shareholders.

What You Can Expect

• Learn the essential elements of a powerful opening and making a great first impression
• Use simple language to explain complex and abstract financial reports and ideas
• Communicate verbally and non-verbally with influence and impact
• Learn critical do’s and don’ts for visual aids and financial reports
• Build confidence and trust with stakeholders and shareholders
• Get buy-in and understanding when reporting performance
• Speak persuasively and confidently to your colleagues when discussing change
• Learn a simple structure for spontaneous speaking and how to logically articulate your thoughts to stay calm under pressure
• Learn how to diplomatically handle tough questions and challenging situations

Who Will Benefit Most

This course is designed for Finance Chief, Financial Manager, Financial Control Manager, Financial Planning and Reporting Director/Manager, Corporate Budgeting and Analysis Manager, Financial Planning and Reporting, Accounting Department Manager, Corporate Financing, Revenue Accounting and Controls Section Chief, Research Director.

Program Outline

DAY 1 - MORNING

• Look, Sound and Be Confident Speaking in Front of Groups

DAY 1 – AFTERNOON

• Plan and Prepare a Concise Financial Presentation that Ensures Trust

DAY 2 – MORNING

• Make the Best Impression with Shareholders and External Stakeholders

DAY 2 – AFTERNOON

• Persuade the Board, Stakeholders and Shareholders