Keep calm: Where stress can help us carry on with confidence
Financial Management (FM) magazine
Release Date: 11/06/2024
Power skills and core competencies for an evolving profession
Financial Management (FM) magazine
Stephen Flatman, vice-president–Education & Professional Qualifications at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, explains how the is designed to respond to the change of “shape” in the finance function and how those changes will propel businesses and expand opportunities for finance professionals. Flatman discusses disruptions to role requirements and career development opportunities in a competitive job market and the skills and competencies required for finance professionals to drive organisations forward and future-proof their careers. “I...
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June FM: Accountability, deepfake fraud, CGMA PQ
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This episode features Oliver Rowe, FM’s editor-in-chief, detailing the contents of the magazine’s June digital edition. The discussion begins with a focus on the CGMA Professional Qualification’s May update. Rowe also details the key points of an article about accountability and discusses the magazine’s regular columns and features. The episode closes with an explanation of how members can access the as well as the . Previous 2025 episodes about the digital editions: n n What you’ll learn from this episode:...
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Ethical considerations for CIMA members when handling complaints
Financial Management (FM) magazine
This episode of the FM podcast is the continuation of an occasional series on the show called Beyond the Code. That means taking a detailed look at part of the . Xose Lumor, manager–Advocacy and Professional Ethics, discusses details with Monique Samuel, associate manager–Professional Conduct, on how members can properly handle official complaints and what they should know about the process if a complaint moves forward. Resources mentioned in this episode include: n A downloadable . n CIMA . n A summary page on CIMA’s approach to potential . What...
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The office and productivity: Changing work models isn’t enough
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Bayport Financial Services’ CEO Alfred Ramosedi, FCMA, CGMA, explains why having employees return to the office is not enough to improve productivity and why leaders should transparently explain expectations of workers. Ramosedi details the benefits for organisations that are intentional about bringing employees back to the office, where morale could be affected by return-to-office policies, and what three things senior leaders can do to drive productivity across all work models and environments. What you’ll learn from this episode: § Four reasons companies are...
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The power of persuasion and how to channel it at work
Financial Management (FM) magazine
Author , a clinical psychologist and leadership coach at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, explores attributes professionals can build on to be more persuasive at work, key distinctions between persuasion and manipulation, and examples of coercion in the workplace. He also explains why expanding influence in the workplace is less about “clever words or phrases” and more about exhibiting expertise and reliability. On 8 May, Drayton is scheduled to speak on influencing and persuasion skills at AICPA & CIMA’s at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement in the...
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April FM: Gen AI adoption, use, and ethics; tips to avoid burnout
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This episode features Oliver Rowe, FM’s editor-in-chief, detailing the contents of the magazine’s April digital edition. The discussion highlights articles on artificial intelligence (AI), including one that advises how finance can steer AI adoption. Rowe also details the key points of an article on understanding and avoiding burnout and discusses April’s regular columns. Also included: an explanation of how members can access the as well as the . What you’ll learn from this episode: · The edition’s focus on AI and...
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Decision-making: Why you shouldn’t rely on your gut
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Andrew Pain, a motivational, mental health, and wellbeing speaker, explains why we should be cautious about using gut feelings to help us make decisions. Pain also explains psychological and environmental steps we can take to ensure our decision-making processes are fair and logical and offers ways organisations can make conversations around biases more comfortable and accessible. “If we want to make better decisions, then we need to understand these biases and how we relate to them,” Pain said. What you’ll learn from this episode: § Why our gut instincts are often...
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What International Women’s Day means for an ascending accountant
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, CPA, a member of AICPA & CIMA’s (WIEC), emphasises the interplay between gender equity, representation, and establishing yourself as a leader in this podcast episode celebrating International Women’s Day. Kamon discloses how seeing gender representation early in her career helped her find her voice at work while balancing study and family commitments. She also explains why women often endure “subconscious” doubts when it comes recognising their worth as a leader. International Women’s Day this year is on Saturday 8 March. What you’ll learn from this episode: Why more women...
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Mind the gap: Two key steps for connection, team development
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Clare Haynes, an organisational psychology specialist and leadership coach, explains why there is a disconnection between teams and leadership, and suggests some ways leaders can get meaningful feedback from their teams. Haynes also identifies some qualities and traits that can help leaders grow in their roles, and why it’s important for leaders to “have a sounding board” during times of stress and increased pressure. What you’ll learn from this episode: § Why teams and management are becoming more disconnected from each other. § The relationship...
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February FM: Executive presence, people leadership, and more
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This episode features Oliver Rowe, the editor-in-chief of FM, detailing the contents of the February digital edition of the magazine. The discussion summarises articles on developing executive presence, more effective people leadership, and the right way to share and analyse data. Rowe explains how members can access the most recent edition of the as well as the . What you’ll learn from this episode: · Strategies for building executive presence, including the advice that not all the skills are must-haves. ...
info_outlineNaomi Dake, a wellbeing, leadership, and organisation development specialist, explains how to use stress as a tool to develop professionally, induce curiousity, and improve performance at work.
Dake also discusses the relationship between stress and mindset and the nonfinancial ways leaders and managers can invest in teams and employees to prioritise growth and wellbeing.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
§ The core attributes of a wellbeing culture.
§ The distiguishing factors between a healthy and unhealthy work environment.
§ Leadership practices that can inform a healthy work enviornment.
§ Psychological traits and tools that can help us work better under stress.
§ Why role-modelling is key to building a culture of growth and safety.