in today’s uncertain economy, cpa firms must be especially agile and adaptable to survive. they must be real “learning organizations.”
so here’s the question: what are the characteristics of an agile, adaptable, quick-learning cpa firm? and how do you get that way?
l. gary boomer, cpa.citp
ceo, boomer consulting inc.
leadership! firms that have strong leadership and realize they need a director of development or a learning coordinator will have the corner on the talent market. professional development, especially in the soft and it skills are a big advantage in retention and attraction of quality. a training/learning organization will be able to employ the multiplier effect. multipliers can do more with less.
many firms are cutting back on training in an attempt to maintain partner income. i believe this is very short sighted.