Leading in Exponential Times - Oklahoma Society of CPAs

Overview

Navigating through change

Against the backdrop of change and uncertainty, there’s an immediate need for accountants and finance professionals to evolve and accelerate. Technology, demographics, regulations and standards are driving changes in the way CPA firms work.

What can you do to better navigate a world of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA)? How can you influence others to join you?

This webcast will help you make sense of the dizzying array of challenges around culture, technology, generations and the speed of change.

Highlights

The 5 C's of leading during exponential times

Harness the powerful trends of the Fourth Industrial Revolution accelerated by the pandemic

Learn about the skills you will need to thrive in a world of exponentials

Create a winning culture that can thrive in the VUCA world

Become a proactive future-focused leader that drives transformation and avoids disruption

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Current and aspiring leaders

Objectives

Differentiate between linear and exponential change
Identify the 5 C's of leading during exponential times
Apply the hard trends framework to identify and predict trends
Recognize the power of purpose and values
Recognize the top skills and competencies needed for the future
Select exponentials to apply to your strategy

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Leader(s):

Tom Hood, State Society CEO, Maryland Association of CPAs

Leader Bios

Tom Hood, State Society CEO, Maryland Association of CPAs

Tom Hood, CPA, CITP, CGMA, is passionate about three areas: leadership, learning and technology. Tom’s recognition and awards reflect his leadership in helping CPAs “shape their future” through his work as CEO at the Maryland Association of CPAs and an executive at the Business Learning Institute, a center for the development of leadership, strategic thinking and collaboration skills for CPAs. Tom was inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame (2015) by CPA Practice Advisor. He was named the fourth most influential leader in the CPA Profession in Accounting Today’s 2014 list of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting (his tenth time on the list). Linked-in recruited Tom as one of their Top 150 Influencers and he was named to the Top 25 Influencers in Learning by HR Examiner. Tom is a nationally recognized author, speaker and consultant, featured in the Journal of Accountancy, Accounting Today and AccountingWeb. He is also considered as a thought leader in the Association Community speaking at the DigitalNow Conference and the ASAE (American Society of Association Executives). In addition to his history as an association executive and CEO, Tom has experience as a high level executive in industry as past treasurer and CFO of Bryn Awel Corporation, a privately owned $75 million highway construction company. Tom is a graduate of Loyola College (B.A. in Accounting) and has a Master’s in Finance (Real Estate) from Johns Hopkins University and a Master’s equivalent in Information Systems from the University of Baltimore.

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