2026: Develop and sustain a high performing finance team

2026: Develop and sustain a high performing finance team

£625.00 + VAT
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Schedule Description: Deliver superior performance through others.
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CPD hours: 6hrs

Description

Learn how to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing finance team - building clarity, accountability, and lasting performance through purposeful leadership and practical techniques.

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17 & 18 November 2026, Develop and sustain a high performing finance team - virtual classroom

17 & 18 November 2026, Develop and sustain a high performing finance team - virtual classroom

£625.00 + VAT
Available
Virtual
All Locations
Leadership
Nov
17
Tue
-
Nov
18
Wed
09:30
-
12:30 GMT
Schedule Type Title: 1st of the Month
Schedule Description: Deliver superior performance through others.
Sessions: 2
Session Hours: 8.00
CPD hours: 6hrs
Virtual
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Description

Learn how to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing finance team - building clarity, accountability, and lasting performance through purposeful leadership and practical techniques.

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Virtual classroom - Develop and sustain a high performing finance team
Deliver superior performance through others

Date and time

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Session one: 17/11/2026, 09:30 - 12:30 GMT

Session two: 18/11/2026, 09:30 - 12:30 GMT

Virtual

Delivered over two three hour sessions.


WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
High-performing teams don’t happen by chance – they are built through purposeful leadership, clear goals, and a culture of trust and accountability. In today’s complex business environment, finance leaders need to create conditions where individuals thrive, collaboration flourishes, and performance is sustainable.

This course equips you with the insights and tools to strengthen your leadership, unlock your team’s potential, and embed practices that drive lasting results.

Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios you will practise how to set priorities, delegate effectively, motivate individuals, and hold constructive performance conversations. You will leave with proven techniques you can immediately apply in your role to strengthen team impact and deliver results.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Motivate and inspire your team through clear communication and vision.
• Apply practical delegation techniques to maximise performance.
• Recognise personal strengths and development areas in influencing others.
• Deliver feedback with confidence to drive improvement and accountability.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Finance professionals who manage a team and want to understand how to keep their staff motivated, performing at their technical and personal best, and aligned to organisational goals.

WHY CHOOSE ICAEW?
• Trusted heritage: For over 145 years, ICAEW has trained and supported the world’s leading finance professionals, setting the global benchmark for quality.
• Expert-led learning: Our courses are designed and delivered by subject matter experts, combining professional insight with real-world experience.
• Connected and relevant: With close links to government, regulators, and industry, our training reflects the latest challenges and opportunities in business and finance.
• Practical and interactive: Live, small-group learning with peer exchange ensures every programme delivers immediate workplace impact – and counts as verifiable CPD.

CPD HOURS
ICAEW's revised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations bring in new CPD requirements. This includes a minimum number of hours and an ethics requirement. Attending this course could contribute up to 6hrs of verifiable CPD, providing you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role.

A copy of the course booking confirmation email is accepted as evidence of verifiable CPD. You will need to save the email as a JPEG or PDF before uploading it to your record. Click here to use ICAEW’s self-assessment tool to help you work out how much CPD you will need to fulfil each year.

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A 6-hour live online programme combining expert input, discussion, and practical examples.

Session 1
• Context and stages of team build.
• Team purpose and objectives.
• Team Forming & Storming.
• Motivation.

Session 2
• Prioritisation.
• Delegation.
• Feedback.
• Practice feedback conversation.

About the trainer

Chris Patterson
Chris is an Executive Coach, facilitator and mentor who primarily works with managers and senior leaders to develop their own authentic leadership style and increase their personal resilience. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, Chris has spent the last 17 years at GSK in a variety of Finance, Marketing, Project Management, Corporate Development and Business Leadership roles. His career journey has taken him to work in Czech Republic and Romania as a Finance Director. Chris made the transition from Finance into Commercial roles a number of times. He was a Brand Manager and later a Business Unit Head (sales and marketing) in Romania and in the UK. Chris has always been passionate about learning, spotting potential in others and supporting them in their growth and career development. As such, Chris left GSK in 2016 to set up his own company as a full-time coach and facilitator.

Costs

Rate Cost Early Bird Pricing
ICAEW Member £425 + VAT £361.25 + VAT
Non-member £625 + VAT £531.25 + VAT

Early Bird Pricing
15% discount automatically applied on bookings made up until 6 weeks before the course date

How are the courses delivered?

All Virtual Classrooms are run by live on Zoom. These are interactive and not recorded, interaction and delegate involvement is encouraged.

When will I receive joining instructions?

You will receive a email with joining instructions after enrolling. Materials and any other resources for the course will be sent to you shortly before the course start date.

Are there breaks?

Yes, no fixed timings - will depend on the length of the course.

How do I access the course slide deck?

Depending on the course you will either be sent in the lead up to the course or after.

What if I miss the live date?

The Virtual Classrooms are not recorded so we recommend you attend all sessions.

What if I am going to be 15 minutes late?

This is not a problem, the classroom starts at the start time, but you will be let in if you are delayed for any reason. Trainers do their best to accommodate catch-up, but this is not guaranteed. Where possible please let us know of any delays so we are aware when doing role call the beginning of the session.

Can I have my colleague with me in the live course?

Yes, if you purchase a second place. Each booking is valid for one person only.

Can I record the training?

No, virtual classrooms are not recorded.

Do the courses on this programme count as verifiable CPD?

Yes, these courses contribute verifiable CPD, so long as you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role. Additional information about CPD can be found here: Your guide to CPD.

How many people will be on the course?

Virtual Classrooms are designed to resemble a real classroom. Therefore, group sizes vary between 6 – 22 delegates per course.

 

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