In Brief
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Fees: Masterclass launch event 4 Virtual Workshops Expert speaker series 
Leadership blueprint Why choose this programme?
Leading in a highly regulated environment can be daunting but fully understanding the responsibilities, risks and opportunities is key.
This course will equip CF and PCF role holders with the knowledge, skills and confidence to navigate regulatory complexity and feel comfortable leading in an often uncertain environment. It will enable them to make responsible and accountable decisions and build a culture of compliance and accountability within their organisation.
Benefits for Leaders
Leaders will acknowledge their fears about leading in a highly regulated environment, learn to balance the opportunities with the personal risks, and gain the confidence to lead responsibly and promote compliance in their team.
Benefits for Teams
Teams will learn how to incorporate accountability into their culture, mindset and behaviours and will be empowered to make confident, competent decisions in less than perfect circumstances.
Benefits for Organisations
Organisations will build a strong accountability culture, which will help them win the trust of their stakeholders. They will also be better able to indentify and retain the PCF talent they need to meet their regulatory compliance requirements.
Participants can look forward to:
Virtual Workshops
A series of 4 experiential workshops working with peers designed by IMI in direct response to industry needs and with input from global leaders in financial services.
Expert speaker sessions
A series of expert guest speaker sessions exploring the key challenges impacting leadership teams in a regulated environment from both an Irish and international perspective.
Masterclass launch
An expert-led virtual event will be held to set the scene through a world-class speaker.
Leadership in a Crisis Simulation
Participants will be challenged to make individual and team decisions with a simulation focusing on a risk issue which needs to be escalated to the executive team or board.
Leadership blueprint
Participants will develop a Leadership Blueprint that will support them personally in their own roles, and also support their organisations, as they navigate the new regulatory future.
Psychometric Testing and Debrief with Coach
Participants on Leading in a Regulated World will complete the Spotlight Personality Style tool identifying behavioural style and contextual preferences.
Key programme takeaways
Lead with Confidence and Make Responsible Decisions
While the new legislation and increasing personal responsibility can make people reluctant to take on leadership roles, understanding the regulations and learning to balance risk and reward to make confident and responsible decisions will make the transition easier.
Build a Strong Team Motivated by Compliance
Putting the right people in place, building a culture of compliance, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to perform and supporting them with the right technology is key.
Meet your Regulatory Requirements
In an increasingly regulated industry, financial leaders need to be fully prepared to meet their responsibilities. Investing in this now will help your organisation navigate the forthcoming regulatory requirements with ease.
Programme Themes
Own your Leadership Role
Gain deeper self-awareness and valuable insights into the regulatory environment and develop the confidence to accept personal accountability.
Develop Leadership Capabilities
Identify and develop the capabilities required to lead effectively in this regulated environment.
Outline Responsibilities
Clearly outline roles and responsibilities within your organisation and create transparency in the decision-making process.
Build a Culture of Accountability
Gain the knowledge and tools to develop a culture of compliance and accountability and empower your team to make decisions in uncertain environments.
Engage and Influence Stakeholders
Build strong relationships with stakeholders and communicate effectively to build trust between the regulator, the organisation, investors and the customer.
Navigate Regulatory Complexity
Gain insights into Irish and international regulatory environments and learn how to balance volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity with personal accountability.
Programme Partners
IFS Skillnet is a national network of partner associations and companies operating in the international financial services industry in Ireland. It’s aim is to support the IFS sector in maintaining Ireland’s position as a top international financial services centre, through ongoing investment in the development of the skills and expertise of this workforce.
A funding grant is available to IFS Skillnet members.
