Julian Barling
instructors
FEI Canada’s CFO Leadership Beyond Finance Program will equip senior financial executives with the insights they need to become more effective leaders and better strategic advisors to their CEOs and Boards of Directors. The program partners top-tier university faculty with experienced executives-in-residence, and is presented in a retreat environment that is conducive to learning and development.
FEI Canada’s CFO Leadership Beyond Finance Program takes place over three modules. Each module focuses on one of three themes: Leadership; Strategy and Leading Change; and Strategic Execution. The modules are held in a retreat environment to maximize engagement and minimize distractions.
Develop the leadership skills that will set you apart
Become a true strategic leader and a role model of effective change
Take a step beyond the theory and learn the ins and outs of strategic execution
Professors are hand selected by Queen’s Smith School of Business to deliver the best-in-class curriculum and are from Executive MBA programs.
Three intensive modules over the course of a year supports better retention and the opportunity to test lessons learned in the classroom.
A diverse group of students from across Canada, bringing different perspectives to the table.
Active classroom involvement from our Executives-in-Residence brings theory to life with real-world experience.
Exclusive alumni activities that allow graduates to build on their knowledge long after graduation.
CFO Leadership Beyond Finance is an in-residency program providing an immersive experience fostered by an environment conducive to learning and connecting. Each four day module creates a networking opportunity with your peers that is the A+ of this program. During the course of three modules, strong business and personal relationships are formed that continue long after the session is completed.
The CFO Leadership Beyond Finance Program was an excellent opportunity to connect with other senior finance executives and CFOs in a collaborative and engaging manner. It was a great balance of leadership coaching, strategic decision-making beyond finance, and governance—coupled with the opportunity to network and share experiences with other CFOs. It helped me further enhance my ability to be a strategic business partner and advisor to my CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors.
I have participated in two cohorts of the Leadership Program as CFO in Residence. In this capacity, I have supported the content of the program with real world experience of how the teachings apply in practice. The Leadership Beyond Finance imparts skills to finance executives that provide valuable contributions to the strategy of their organization. The ability to discuss the application of these skills in and out of class allows participants to learn from common experiences and to frame the learnings for their own businesses. Participation in the in-residence program is one component of the learning journey. Participants use the relationships built during the program to foster an ongoing network that serves for continuous learning.
As someone who participated as a CFO-in-Residence, I was always impressed with the professionalism, depth of knowledge, and presentation skills of the professors delivering the program, which in combination with the experienced CFlO’s (many of which are past winners of CFO of the Year for Canada designation) participating on panels or providing real work experiences in support of the material, provided an intense and unique career development experience. Without exception, the participants in the course were enthusiastic and engaged, sharing their experiences and discussing real issues they were dealing with in the workplace. Many participants develop professional and personal contacts through the course which will be available throughout their career. I certainly maintain ongoing contact with a number of the course participants.
The program exceeded my expectations. Sharing experiences was fun and valuable. The program participants are diverse - you look at things through a different lens.
It was particularly valuable to hear from CFOs-in-residence who have been through the wringer! I highly recommend this program.
Experienced, passionate, great teachers!
