{"id":52237,"date":"2017-08-06t05:00:23","date_gmt":"2017-08-06t09:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/48e130086c.nxcli.net\/?p=52237"},"modified":"2024-08-14t11:27:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14t15:27:14","slug":"growing-developing-future-leaders-two-way-street","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/2017\/08\/06\/growing-developing-future-leaders-two-way-street\/","title":{"rendered":"growing and developing future leaders is a two-way street"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a>5 leadership skills to hone and 4 questions to ask about your firm.<\/strong><\/p>\n by carrie steffen bemoaning a lack of future leaders within the firm is not a solution to the perceived problem. instead, it behooves current leaders to identify and nurture potential leaders, helping them develop the relevant skills and clearly communicate a defined path to leadership as well as expectations for applying targeted competencies. young professionals with aspirations of leadership, in turn, must embrace opportunities and demonstrate willingness to meet current leaders partway.<\/p>\n more: <\/b>they don\u2019t want to be owners!<\/a> | the culture of continuous improvement<\/a> | a winning culture is an intentional culture<\/a> | a call for change: an open letter to each generation<\/a> firms are at a crossroad when it comes to transitioning to the next generation of leaders. according to the cpaca study on succession readiness, 48.3 percent of firms of all sizes cite \u201clack of future leadership talent\u201d as a primary obstacle in their succession. while some partners believe there is a lack of leadership talent within their firms, it\u2019s likely that the talent is there; it just needs to be nurtured. it\u2019s up to current firm leaders to create an environment that focuses on developing the skills most important to future leaders\u2019 success. but it\u2019s also important for young professionals to take ownership of their own career development.<\/p>\n growing future leaders within the firm means identifying those individuals early. it means engaging them in developing the skills that are not only critical to leadership, but that are also stimulating enough to encourage rising stars to stay with the profession, and the firm, when other opportunities arise.<\/p>\n critical leadership skills both current and future leaders need to hone include:<\/p>\n ds+b, a minneapolis-based firm, has worked hard to develop a culture that fosters early identification and nurturing of future leaders. managing partner sean boland understands the importance of developing the whole professional, but also emphasizes the professional\u2019s responsibility in the process.<\/p>\n \u201cwe are big on providing our staff education \u2013 not only cpe but also on client service skills, communication and personal development,\u201d he said. \u201cwe provide some tools as part of their in-house training, but also allow them to go out and get the outside development and training that suits them \u2013 like public speaking training and participation in young professionals\u2019 groups.\u201d he spoke to the importance of leadership skills development, noting, \u201cthe critical skill for a future leader is the ability to handle and delegate work to other team members so the clients are serviced well. to do that, they have to be good communicators and manage their time effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n future leaders must go beyond simply taking part in the learning. \u201cthe key is to service the client\u2019s needs effectively, and show an interest in applying the education they receive,\u201d said boland. \u201cthey have to show they can handle more responsibility. they also should demonstrate an interest in their own, independent, growth. so if we see them doing things outside the 9-5 workday like attending industry events, networking, learning a new productivity tool and bringing that back into the firm, that\u2019s a good sign they just get it.\u201d<\/p>\n jon cassens, a manager at ds&b, offered his take on what young professionals with partnership aspirations should do. \u201ci learned to simply ask the question, ‘what does it take to become a partner?’ i learned that you have to accept more responsibility on the administrative side of things, such as billing, client service, communication, resolution, managing a team and developing a whole new mindset.\u201d<\/p>\n cassens also recognized that a clear path \u2013 and training that aligns with that path \u2013 should be the firm\u2019s focus in bringing its professionals to the next level. \u201ci would value added training and a clear definition of what it takes to advance professionally.\u201d<\/p>\n firms can benefit from taking a hard look at what message their current approach to training and staff engagement sends to the firm\u2019s young professionals. young professionals must do their part by committing to applying what they have learned and actively incorporating it into their daily interactions within the firm and with clients. aligning expectations with training and application of the skills not only makes for a more rewarding career for young staff, but also improves the health and longevity of the firm for existing partners and those contemplating retirement. everyone wins.<\/p>\n discussion questions<\/strong><\/p>\n carrie steffen is a founding shareholder\u00a0and president\u00a0of\u00a0the whetstone group. she helps cpa firms throughout north america hone their competitive edge by setting the right goals, fostering business development skills, developing future leaders and measuring results for better accountability. learn more at www.thewhetstonegroup.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 5 leadership skills to hone and 4 questions to ask about your firm.<\/strong>
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