Module 2 - Mastering Financial Acumen: A New Manager's Essential Toolkit
New Manager Series
May 7, 2026
Dr. Noah Barsky
Live on Zoom
12pm - 2:30pm EST |
11am - 1:30pm CST |
9am - 11:30am PST
Complimentary for IMS Members
Follow-Up Program: May 20, 2026 - 12:30p Eastern / 10:30a Central / 9:30a Pacific
Scheduling conflict? Register to receive 30-day, on-demand access to the session recording.
You Will Learn: Career Mgmt | Leadership Presence / Branding
What You'll Walk Away With
- Assess business risks: Develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities
- Participate in organizational success by better communicating business insight
- Learn how to interpret financial statements and ratios
- Develop an action plan to implement course learnings in daily tasks and projects
About This Session
Many rising leaders find themselves and their teams challenged when workplace expectations stretch beyond functional expertise. Even with abundant (and often excessive) data dashboards these days, many employees still struggle to identify and really understand their company's most important business metrics. This session guides participants on how to enhance their leadership influence by connecting strategic priorities, financial realities and performance accountability.
Topics Covered
Business Acumen Essentials
- Digital era demands
- Business risk
- Performance accountability
Dollars and Sense: Making the Financials Work for You
- Financial fundamentals
- Power of the Penny
- Budgets and business cases
Career Acceleration
- Leveraging business acumen for career advancement
- Applying course topics immediately in the workplace
- Project overview before follow up-session
Dr. Noah Barsky
Dr. Noah Barsky is an award-winning professor in Graduate and Executive business programs at the Villanova University School of Business. Dr. Barsky develops and delivers executive education programs for various Fortune 100 companies, professional services firms and industry associations. His programs challenge audiences to think differently and are well remembered for their lasting value. Dr. Barsky has also authored five books and over 100 articles in various academic and professional forums, including Forbes, The Economist, ReWorked, The Cutter Business Technology Journal and Advances in Business Education and Training.
Program Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based (Zoom platform)
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Field of Study: Personal Development
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based (Zoom platform)
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Field of Study: Personal Development
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