Today’s financial leaders not only manage complex operations but also lead diverse teams under consistent change and pressure. This four-part course integrates the Resilient Operating System (ROS) and the POWER framework to help leaders foster resilience within their teams, enhance communication, and cultivate a high-trust culture. Participants will learn frameworks for developing cohesive, high-functioning teams capable of adapting to market shifts, regulatory changes, mergers, and strategic pivots.
Course ID: LRTHPFE
Leading Resilient Teams in a High-Pressure Financial Environment
Learning Objectives
- Identify the foundations of team resilience and why it matters in a finance function.
- Design team processes and structures that promote adaptability, transparency, and mutual support using the ROS framework.
- Enhance communication and feedback systems to build trust and accountability.
- Empower team members to take initiative, manage stress effectively, and contribute to a resilient culture.
- Implement leadership strategies that foster continuous learning and engagement in challenging financial environments.
Major Topics
- Session 1: Building the Resilient Finance Team
- Characteristics of resilient teams and the benefits of resilience in a finance context
- Diagnosing current team dynamics and culture
- Establishing shared vision, values, and goals
- Session 2: Communication & Psychological Safety
- The link between open communication, trust, and team resilience
- Strategies for creating psychological safety and encouraging dialogue
- Techniques for providing and receiving feedback constructively
- Session 3: Adaptive Processes & Change Management
- Navigating organizational and market changes in a finance-driven environment
- Agile decision-making and problem-solving frameworks
- Identifying and mitigating risks to team morale and performance
- Session 4: Sustaining and Scaling Team Resilience
- Strategies to sustain a resilient culture over time
- Coaching and mentorship for resilience skill-building
- Integrating continuous learning and improvement into team routines
Advanced Preparations
None
Who Should Attend
CFOs of large organizations and their senior finance teams, but the application can broaden to other senior leaders.
Fields of Study
Personal DevelopmentPrerequisites
None