CPA Ireland have recognised how the role of the professional accountant is changing beyond recognition.  Businesses across Ireland are turning to their accountant for strategic business advice.  They are looking for strategic guidance in such diverse areas as vision, marketing, HR issues, exporting, dealing with change and much more.

In this workshop, Conor Carmody & Sinead O’Riordan from Strategic Solutions will deliver a one day interactive and challenging strategy course to complement the financial aspects of the business covering topics such as why is strategy required, frameworks, linking to vision, mission and financial objectives.

Throughout the day delegates will engage in interactive sessions with specific emphasis on applied learning in a convivial yet challenging environment.  Interaction, discussion and healthy debate will be encouraged.

Topics include:

STRATEGIC PLANNING

• Why every organisation should develop a strategic plan

• Understanding Strategic concepts and their scope
• Balanced Scorecard Framework

STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION

• Future depends on your purpose – Vision and Mission
• Your Client - where do they fit in
• Making Strategic choices confidently
• Formulation – programs, projects, policies, technology
• Business analysis and contingency planning
• Internal communication of the strategy / Your employees role

STRATEGIC EVALUATION

• Organisational goals and cascading these goals through the organisation
• Effective process management to achieve business results.
• Monitoring and measuring business performance

Key Event Details:

Location: Montenotte Hotel, Cork
Time: 9am - 5pm
CPD Credit: 8 Hours