Finance Academy
Overview
develop uk are the leading
provider of Business Partnering development solutions to Professional
services working in organisation in the UK. We offer a range of bespoke
workshops to develop Finance Professionals as well as supporting materials,
toolkits, action learning groups, feedback and coaching.
The aim of the develop
uk Finance Partnering Academy is to develop the skills
of Finance Professionals to effectively ‘Partner the Business.
The core development activities are based around the develop uk Finance
Business Partnering competencies of Relationship Manager, Shaper,
Leader, Consultant and Expert. Underpinning these competencies are
the knowledge, skills and attitude required to build productive business
relationships, contribute to strategy and add value to the Business.
These solutions can be accessed individually or can be packaged as
a programme or ‘Finance Academy’ to support the development
of Finance Professionals in the organisation. We also create bespoke
workshops to meet the development needs for all roles within Finance.
Workshops and Resources
At the heart of the Academy are a series of Finance
Partnering Workshops. These can be run as ‘off-the-shelf’
versions, or made bespoke to specific organisational and group needs.
Finance
Partnering the Business
One-Day
Workshop
This workshop is aimed at Finance Management Teams or areas
within Finance, who want to develop their understanding of what
it means to work in a partnering approach. Full of hints, tips
and tools and external research and references it will enable
senior teams to review the effectiveness of Finance and plan
on how to take the team to the next level.
Download
information sheet for this workshop in Adobe Acrobat format.
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Developing as a Finance
Business Partner
One-Day
Workshop
This workshop gives clarity on the demands of the role of the
Finance Business Partner, what is means in practice, competencies
required and the blue print for success. It is very much a foundation
workshop for new Finance Business Partners, or those requiring
some practical skills, tools and advice to move forward in the
role.
The open workshop is next scheduled for 11
November 2009 in Central London.
For bookings and enquiries contact Judith.strange@develop.uk.com
or telephone +44(0)7866676230
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information sheet for this workshop in Adobe Acrobat format. |
Relationship Management
and Influencing for Finance
One-Day Workshop
This workshop develops the essential relationship management
and influencing skills, knowledge and attitude required. Content
includes building rapport, personality drivers, political mapping,
negotiation and advocacy and creating the right image.
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information sheet for this workshop in Adobe Acrobat format. |
Developing Strategic
Influence for Finance
One-Day Workshop
This workshop develops the key competencies of strategic awareness,
strategic influence and strategic thinking. Content includes
the role of Finance in developing and influencing strategy,
strategic mindset and the opportunities to contribute. It includes
a set of strategic tools to support and build strategic influence
with the business as well as practical case studies and implementation
plans.
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information sheet for this workshop in Adobe Acrobat format. |
Business Consultancy
for Finance
Two-Day Workshop
This workshop develops the first-class consulting skills that
Finance Professionals need to work effectively with the Business.
It combines the internal consultancy process with the skills
required and helpful tools. Content includes, how to contract
and engage with business customers, diagnose and identify issues
and opportunities, galvanise resources and deliver and evaluate
results.
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information sheet for this workshop in Adobe Acrobat format. |
Advanced Communication
Skills for Finance
One-Day Workshop
This workshop is aimed at developing the communication skills
of Finance Professionals to the next level. It covers both individual
and group communication techniques, communication styles, challenges
and feedback. It includes looking at the best approaches to
delivering complex data and messages to Business customers with
tools, hints and tips on how to communicate effectively.
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information sheet for this workshop in Adobe Acrobat format. |
Fast Track Partnering Skills
for Finance
Two-Day Workshop
When there is a need for a cost-effective intensive solution
for Finance Business Partners to establish themselves in the
role, this workshop is ideal. We draw from several of the other
workshops – Developing, Relationship Management, Consultancy
and Strategic Influencing to give an overview of the role, develop
key skills and provide a practical toolkit to fast track success.
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information sheet for this workshop in Adobe Acrobat format. |
In addition we offer bespoke workshops
on Presentation Skills and Image, Change Management, Facilitating
Groups and Developing Finance capability in Business Teams through
Coaching.
Other Elements to
the Academy
Whilst workshops form the core of most Academy approaches, there
are other options and elements which can be incorporated:
- Workbooks and Self-Managed Learning
– We have workbooks on most of the key Finance Business Partnering
skills which can be used as pre-work or stand alone development
- Action Learning – Many of our formal
workshop programmes have been supported by Action Learning Sets,
where small groups of Business Partners are facilitated to explore
real challenges, commit to action and are held accountable by
the group to implement their learning practically with the business
- Individual Coaching – For some individuals
their development is ideally supported by coaching sessions, which
can be arranged either face to face or over the telephone
- Master Classes – we also deliver ‘Master
Classes’ as part of several Academies where we focus on
a specific aspect of Business Partnering and bring in external
speakers and experts. These can work well with larger groups.
- Networking, Secondments, Mentoring –
We have an extensive track record of supporting networking and
other external connections for Business Partners
Contact
For an informal discussion please call Judith Strange on +44(0)7866676230
or email Judith.strange@develop.uk.com
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Quotes |
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The following are examples
of quotes from some of our workshop participants:
‘I particularly found useful the specific tools I can take
away and use. For example, next week in a proposed office restructure’.
Department for International Development
‘The tailored material was helpful and we had great discussions.
We gained practical tools and a different perspective’ ‘Confident
and knowledgable tutors’
Sun Microsystems
‘There are a variety of tools and techniques I can use to
improve my skills in the role. I have also come out of the workshop
with a clear view that is is my role to be more proactive’
Department for Work and Pensions
‘I have gained confidence that some simple ideas should have
a big impact on client areas’
Harcourt Education
‘The Business Consultancy Workshop was excellent! It
has given me a really useful toolkit and a great practical model
to use with the business.’
David Barker, PC World Business
‘A very useful process for business planning that I will use
in future team meetings. Found the stakeholder management tool and
competencies particularly helpful. Excellent again!’
Friends Provident
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Alternatively, we can send the information sheets to you by post.
Please email info@develop.uk.com,
or call on 0870 760 1221.
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| If you would
like to know more about our assessment, development and
training resources, please email us at info@develop.uk.com,
or call Shirley Dalziel on 07740 737739.
We will be pleased to discuss your requirements with you, and provide
ideas and advice. |
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