Leading From the 50-Yard Line: Financial Strategy in a High-Stakes Industry

Overview

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Small business, big visibility. Step inside the world of NFL finance through the eyes of four senior financial leaders from the NFC North: Laura Anderson (Chicago Bears), Allison Maki (Detroit Lions), Kate Shibilski (Minnesota Vikings) and Maureen Smith (Green Bay Packers). Explore how financial executives operate in organizations where "success" is measured on the field as much as it is by the numbers and gain insights on how collaboration is vital even when rivalries are heated. Hear personal and professional insights from their experiences as women and working parents in senior leadership roles and walk away with practical guidance on what it takes to be an effective leader in your organization.

Highlights

• What it takes to be an effective leader in your organization.
• Financial leadership in the NFL and high-level professional sports.
• Managing organizational risk and accountability in highly visible environments.
• Budgeting, salary cap structures and financial oversight.
• Expanding leadership responsibilities beyond finance.

Prerequisites

Designed For

Accounting, finance and business professionals interested in leadership and strategic decision-making within high-profile organizations.

Objectives

• Recognize the leadership skills required to succeed in a CFO role.
• Explore the strategic financial decisions and unique challenges that can be found in professional sports organizations.
• Compare and contrast a professional sports organization with a more traditional business.
• Understand the expanded responsibilities of senior financial leaders beyond standard finance roles.
• Hear career insights from leaders and working parents on navigating balance and leadership in a unique industry.

Preparation

None