Relationship Building for Influence & Impact

Being able to work effectively with others & being seen to be that ‘trusted professional adviser’ is crucial for success in Finance careers today. The ‘partner’ element of the Finance Business PARTNER role! 

Course Length:

Course Length: 1 day, 1/2 day or 90 minutes

Who is this course for?

Finance professionals who want better results, productivity and engagement through leveraging improved work relationships.

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What is this course about?

Being able to work effectively with others & being seen to be that ‘trusted professional adviser’ yourself is crucial for success in Finance careers today.

Using DISC, this training reveals how both yourself & other people are ‘wired’ & how you can use this information to then better connect & collaborate with others to achieve success in your organisation.

This is quite literally transformational!

What you'll gain from this course

By the end of this event, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the DISC profiling model & your individual preferences
  • Explore the DISC behavioural drivers that influence people to do what they do
  • Recognise the 4 basic DISC styles and use this to set goals and approach challenges
  • Identify how to use DISC to motivate yourself and others to manage fears and maximise performance
  • Learn how to adapt your communication to get your message heard
  • Recognise the elements of the 4 styles that can trigger conflicts and how to handle that
  • Learn how to modify your own style to get the best out of your relationships

Remember, all sessions include:

  • 4 weeks of follow-up email refreshers to further embed the learning
  • CPD points as an independently accredited Provider of Training Excellence

Course Reviews

“An excellent presentation! Really enjoyed the practical approach and the use of real life examples to help improve my influencing skills
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S Tweed, AT Solutions
"Brilliant! Very knowledgeable trainer & perfectly explained. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and thoughts."
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Helen, Leeds

Why Choose Us?

Qualified trainers

All our instructors are fully qualified accountants, experienced to Finance Director or equivalent level.

Proven success

Our techniques have helped propel countless finance professionals to the next level of their career.

Follow-up support

All sessions include 4 weeks of follow-up email refreshers to further embed the learning.

Earn CPD points

Gain valuable CPD points as an independently accredited Provider of Training Excellence.

Trusted by industry experts

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Ready to embark on a transformational journey with FBP Academy®? We’re here to take your finance career to the next level. Book this course today to get started.

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