Innovation Management: Encouraging and managing innovation within the finance function – 3 February 2025

The purpose of this webinar is to help finance professionals explore fresh, practical ways to bring innovation into their daily work. We’ll dive into how to create a culture where new ideas can thrive in the finance department, making work not only more efficient but also more enjoyable. Participants will learn hands-on strategies and tools to spark innovation, cut down on time-consuming tasks, and make a real impact on their organisation’s goals. Whether it’s adopting new technologies, shaking up old processes, or rethinking how teams collaborate, this session will empower attendees with simple yet powerful ways to make their finance functions more agile and forward-thinking.  

Date:

3 February, 2025

Time:

14:00

Hours:

2 hours

CPD Units:

2

Category:

Catalyst, Technology

Group:

Channel 2: Growth

Format:

Live Event

Out of stock

Product Information

This interactive and engaging webinar is designed to give finance professionals practical tools and ideas for boosting innovation in their finance departments. We’ll cover different ways to think about and approach innovation, focusing on how finance teams can use new ideas, data, and technology to work smarter and achieve better results. 

 

The session will introduce easy-to-follow methods for bringing creativity and efficiency into daily finance tasks, showing how to balance the need to get things done with the desire to make things better. We’ll look at real-world examples of finance teams that have embraced innovation, and attendees will walk away with clear steps they can take to encourage new ideas, reduce repetitive work, and contribute more to their organization’s success. Whether you’re new to innovation or looking for fresh approaches, this session is packed with insights that are easy to understand and apply right away 

What will set you apart

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies

  1. Understanding Innovation in Finance: The importance and potential impact of innovation within the finance function. 
  2. Innovation Methodologies: Key innovation frameworks and tools suited for finance functions. 
  3. Implementing Change: Strategies to foster an innovation-friendly culture and overcome resistance within teams. 
  4. Data & Technology: Leveraging data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies like AI to optimize finance processes. 
  5. Case Studies & Real-Life Examples: Insights from real-world applications of innovation in finance. 
  6. Actionable Steps for Immediate Impact: Practical steps finance professionals can implement to initiate innovation today. 

Event breakdown

  1. Introduction to Innovation in Finance: 
  • Why Innovation Matters in Finance: Understand the role of innovation in keeping finance functions competitive and forward-thinking. 
  • Unique Challenges of Innovation in Finance: Explore the specific challenges finance teams face when trying to innovate, such as risk management and regulatory requirements. 
  1. Frameworks and Tools for Innovation: 
  • Innovation Methodologies (e.g., Lean, Design Thinking): Learn how these frameworks, commonly used in product and service innovation, can apply to finance. 
  • Finance-Focused Tools for Innovation: Discover specific tools like process automation, data dashboards, and workflow apps that streamline finance operations. 
  1. Fostering a Culture of Innovation: 
  • Encouraging Team Creativity: Tips and techniques to promote open idea-sharing within finance teams. 
  • Overcoming Resistance to Change: Practical ways to help teams embrace new ideas and work processes. 

Certificate

The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Technology and Catalyst.

Presenter/s

Leana van der Merwe
Leana: Leana van der Merwe, with 18+ years in accounting and corporate governance, Leana leads technical support at CIBA and is a recognized thought leader in regulatory compliance.

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