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This session will engage the participant in understanding languages of appreciation and how to leverage them to create a sustainable culture of belonging and relevance. Take part in dynamic conversations and gain tools and techniques to engage and retain BIPOC teammates.
When it comes to engaging a team, there are four words, that although simple, can have a tremendous impact. Those words are "What do you think?". These words, when said with an authentic desire to hear their answer, can break down barriers, unite a team and move your organization forward, faster. In this session, we will explore how leaders can create open cultures of feedback and collaboration to engage, develop and retain talent.
Microsoft Office 365 is one of the most underutilized technology investments in CPA firms and business organizations in general. In this session, John will share his knowledge and experience of helping numerous organizations to effectively deploy Office 365 and maximize the benefits of an investment you are likely already making. You will experience how the integration of Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, Planner, OneNote and other apps in the Office 365 ecosystem can be harnessed to truly optimize your firm's ability to communicate, collaborate and share knowledge with staff and clients in a virtual work environment.
When we develop the following six habits we will form an interlocking pyramid of integrated habits. In some hands on focus exercises and role playing we will focus on caring skills, process-oriented habits, and trust and roles. How does strengthening emotional capacity, expanding self-awareness, practicing empathy and respectfulness, establishing team norms, thinking laterally and entrusting members with appropriate roles create a strong pyramid to create an effective teams. Come find out how you can lead or follow to make your team even more effective.
In his presentation, Allan will discuss what’s happening, best practices, opportunities, successes, and the challenges faced when considering a merger or acquisition.