Storytelling with Numbers
Reading numbers from slides will likely not result in a successful presentation.
Narrating the why, weaving topics together. This is how to craft a storyline and communicate an outcome from your data. Add an engaging and influential presentation style, and you will reach success in your future C-level role.
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Learn this and more in the Program, Storytelling with Numbers.
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Maturity level
First time Finance Managers
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High performing Assistant Managers
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Those transitioning into an FP&A, Financial Controlling or Corporate Finance related role
Duration
2 days​
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Recommended on-site, over consecutive days
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A laptop or tablet is required for interactive exercises
Price
RM 1,960 per profile
Introducing the Framework
A structured approach to drafting a presentation framework. Set a baseline for preparing an engaging, outcome focused presentation deck.
Use the 5 step process to ensure that you never forget a consideration again.
Knowing audiences types
Not all audiences are alike.
Understanding the audience is an important input in the presentation drafting process.
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Identify who the audience is, what their priorities are, and how to shift your presentation to appeal to them.
Building story arcs
Numbers require a human element to bring them to life. That is, the hook of connection to the audience.
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Experience how choosing the right data to align with the story enables this, learning visualization techniques to add emphasis.
Voice and body techniques
A presenter that engages, captivates and controls flow is the key to a successful presentation delivery.
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Learn, and later practice the various techniques for voice and body that will enable your presentation delivery.
Break down Presentation types and audiences
Find the Presentation style that suits each situation
Transitioning to C-level
The role of a CFO can be completely different to the role of an accountant.
The biggest changes that will take place, from leading yourself, the power of perception and relationships, the communication requirements, are all topics that catch the newly promoted unaware.
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Prepare for your future with a path of self reflection and discovery. Become self aware through facilitated discussions and exercises. Present, critique, debate, engage in real world CFO case studies.
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Build the baseline to continue improving between now and your C-level role.
Maturity level
First time Senior Managers
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High performing Managers
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Financial Controllers, Finance Operations heads, Shared Service leads.
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Those with multiple finance pillars in their responsibility.
Duration
2 days​
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Recommended off-site, over consecutive days
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Alternatively, on-site and a split session format is possible
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A laptop or tablet is required for interactive exercises
Price
RM 2,340 per profile
Lead yourself, lead others
Actually, why do you want to be C-level?
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Understanding, or leading yourself is the first step to leading others in your future C-level role.
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Engage and identify the levels of awareness in yourself, your teams and organization.
Use this to adapt and build your management style, values and culture over the coming years ahead.
Case studies
Think you know what a CFO does?
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Be in the drivers seat of real world day-to-day case studies. Brainstorm, plan and execute as if you were the one taking the decision.
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Present and explain your rational and learn the eventual outcomes.
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This is your early taste of whether C-level really is for you.
Spinning the story
Every situation is an opportunity to communicate your message.
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Ultimately, communicating at C-level is a game of PR narrative. Learning how to spin the story the right way, towards an intended outcome, in a given timeframe is key. ​
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Discover executive communication and presenting techniques to add emphasis to your delivery.
Stakeholder management
Developing a sense for who can help you become successful will be key in your future role.
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Begin the journey by learning the principals of relationship management, identifying the profiles and pathways to move towards your desired outcomes for success.
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Map your stakeholders to see if you really know your relationship ecosystem, and if through supporting them, they can support you.
Build awareness of the leading self, leading others Principle
Reflect and discover where your maturity level sits
The CFO curriculum
With a CFO role inevitable, now is the last piece of the puzzle before taking a seat at the table.
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The CFO curriculum is a broad topical ranging program, covering aspects of the CFO role and responsibility, including those that are rarely discussed or experienced - until landing in the role.
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Designed for mature, engaged profiles, you will cover the typical portfolios of CFOs across various structures and company types, learn about the board, its politics and engagement requirements. How to prepare and participate in an AGM like scenario and presentation.
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Challenge yourself with the most unexpected, complex case studies that a finance C-level finds in the role. Where there is no single correct answer for you, your team or organization.
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Engage in reflection and debate on your profile, as you understand what type of C-level leader you will be. Be aware of your branding, perception and how this all influences the type of company that will want you, as their CFO.
Maturity level
Senior Finance profiles​​
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Deputy CFOs, Financial Controllers, Finance General Managers​
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Those identified with a clear C-level pathway within 1-2 years.
Duration
3 days​
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Recommended off-site, over consecutive days
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Alternatively, on-site and a split session format is possible
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A laptop or tablet is required for interactive presentations and exercises
Price
RM 3,490 per profile
A CFO can take many forms
Understand what you are getting into before you take the seat.
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Learn to build on your profile and positioning, based on your skillsets. Match this with the type of CFO portfolios that can be seen across organizations. Understand where you fit.
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Once in the seat, engage techniques to manage yourself and your perception as an organizational figurehead.
Be a CFO for a day
Engage in a series of real world case studies, across a variety of topics.
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Present at an AGM like scenario, engage and field questions. Self- critique and learn techniques to maximise your PR outcomes. ​
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Take a break with special finance guests from industry, ask them about their journey and how it relates to you.
The board influence
You will live or die through the actions of your board members.
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Learn how to manage them, particularly in a public company setting. Understand the complex relationships and politics that can exist between management and the board, as well as between the various types of board and committee members.
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Identify your stakeholders and supporters whilst sharpening your situational awareness.
Strategy and communication
At this level, your communication and strategy defines you.
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Learn how to deliver this as a functional head and how to map this to your organizations goals.
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Experience the structured approach to defining strategy, communication cadences and approach to building an aligned team.
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Find out how to wrap this in the right messaging for the right situation, to complete the picture.
The role of CFO can be broad and situationally dependent
