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Women in finance: develop your soft skills

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Leadership

Leadership Books, articles, guides and links on leadership, developing your skills as a leader and leadership styles
Women in business
  • Listing
A collection of books, articles and guides on topics of interest to women working in business and accountancy.

Teamwork and people skills

Leadership, personal development and HR How to develop yourself, your team and your career
Managing and resolving conflict
  • Webinar
In ‘Conflict Resolution’, the ideal solution is the one that works best for both parties and achieves an agreed, workable outcome. The aim of this webinar is to introduce you to practical conflict resolution techniques and strategies to help you effectively manage conflict when it arises.
Networks and networking
  • Article
A simple guide on how to start building your network
The 5 elements of emotional intelligence
  • Article
Psychologist Daniel Goleman identified the key personal and interpersonal skills involved in emotional intelligence – and why EQ is just as important as IQ when it comes to success.

Ways of working

Healthy body, healthy mind
  • Article
How to keep healthy to solve your problems at work
The golden rules of goal setting
  • Article
At the start of a new year, our thoughts naturally turn to what we hope to achieve over the next 12 months and beyond. So how should you go about setting motivational, achievable goals that will give you the best chance of success?

Communicate with confidence

How to maximise your virtual impact
  • Article
  • 24 Aug 2022
Virtual meetings and events look set to continue beyond the pandemic, but this can be a more challenging environment in which to communicate and connect.
Communication and presentation skills A range of books, articles and guides to help you successfully develop your communication and presentation skills.
Why accountants must learn to speak and present effectively
  • Article
  • 08 Feb 2021
10 February 2021: Author and practice owner Della Hudson outlines why strong communication skills are more vital than ever for the modern accountant.

Networking

Networks and networking
  • Article
  • 22 Jan 2018
A simple guide on how to start building your network
Networking for serious thinkers
  • Webinar
  • 12 Nov 2019
Learn some useful tips to improve your networking skills.
Supercharge your networking – more than swapping business cards
  • Article
  • 30 Jan 2020
30 January 2020: we are often told about the importance of networking; it’s all about who you know, right? In the digital age with the ease of a LinkedIn request, how do you build those relationships? Rachel Underhill, ICAEW’s Business Strategy Manager, has some answers.
How to network your way to success
  • Webinar
  • 13 May 2020
Key insights and techniques to aid those who want to thrive and grow through the simple art of talking to people.
10 tips for an effective networking strategy
Ways to improve your networking skills.

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