CPA Canada event highlights leadership

The start of the 2020s has been marked by some of the toughest global economic and political challenges seen in decades.

Surviving and succeeding in today’s business climate was the topic of Dr. Jill Birch’s presentation to international CPAs during an online webinar session hosted by Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) on March 15.

“The leaders who are able to successfully achieve their business goals despite the setbacks of a global pandemic and international turmoil are the ones who are experts at navigating disruption,” said Birch, the founder and CEO of BirchGrove and a leadership advisor.

“They are resilient, positive, compassionate and able to build trust among their team.”Her session – Daring to Win: Reclaiming Your Leadership in a Post-Pandemic World – emphasized the need for leaders to be both strategic and curious, as both qualities help when seeking and then capitalizing on opportunities.

“This was a very timely presentation, given the state of the world these days,” said Nikita Bayne, Chair of the CPA Canada Barbados Chapter Advisory Council.

“It was good to hear a positive message about how to move forward.”

“CPAs relish opportunities to learn and develop skills that can help their own organisations, their clients and the overall economy,” explained Anna-Marie Christian, director, emerging issues and strategic partnerships with CPA Canada. “It’s no surprise that more than 210 CPAs from 22 countries took part in this informative and valuable session.”(PR)