According to a McKinsey Global Survey, organizations that collaborate effectively are twice as likely to outperform their peers in profitability, customer satisfaction, and innovation. In today’s data-driven and matrixed work environments, strategic collaboration elevates beyond cooperation and into co-creation. This course helps finance and accounting professionals leverage cross-functional input, surface hidden opportunities in the data, and foster a culture of shared ownership. Participants will learn how to align objectives, elevate diverse voices, and co-create solutions that drive better execution and innovation.
Course ID: SCMO
Strategic Collaboration to Maximize Opportunities
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Identify collaboration opportunities by interpreting data through a strategic lens
- Identify and align cross-functional teams around shared goals and measurable outcomes
- Identify and leverage diverse perspectives to generate more innovative and effective solutions
- Recognize and foster a co-creative approach that replaces siloed or hierarchical execution models
- Recognize and improve collaborative communication, trust, and accountability
Major Topics
- The business case for strategic collaboration in finance and operations
- How data reveals collaboration opportunities and informs joint decision-making
- Inclusive planning: engaging multiple voices for better problem-solving
- Co-creation versus command-and-control: shifting the collaborative mindset
- Tools and frameworks for alignment, execution, and shared ownership
- Building trust and reducing friction through intentional collaboration rituals
Advanced Preparations
None
Who Should Attend
Finance, accounting, operational, and project-focused professionals who lead or contribute to cross-functional teams or manage initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Fields of Study
Business Management & OrganizationPrerequisites
None