Alla Volodina

  This workshop is ideal for first-time managers who have been recently promoted to leadership positions. While new leaders are highly skilled in their respective fields, upon their promotion they are often faced with the difficult task of having to rapidly learn the art of leadership. We cover the key attributes required by any new leader to ensure an excellent start in his or her new role! From inspiring employees to providing feedback, from effective communication to stress management, this workshop covers it all.  FIRST DAYS -           Taking Stock : The Clifton Strengths assessment: participants will complete this proven assessment to more clearly determine their personal strengths, allowing them to increase their self-awareness and build confidence -           Participants will explore opportunities for how to work with staff to better understand their team and the optimum ap...

  Interviewing skills are critical for such professionals as auditors, human resources specialists, investment professionals, researchers, product designers, and project managers to name just a few. How can you make every interview a success? In addition to discussing and practicing effective interview techniques, this workshop also covers methods of conducting genuine interviews from the heart, which makes interviewees feel valuable. We explore techniques that can turn a routine interview into a positive, productive, and even transformative experience. This workshop is conducted from the interviewer perspective. PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW Understanding the role, goals and objectives of an interviewer in a specific scenario Determining and allocating responsibilities in an interview involving two or more interviewers Reviewing various personality types and learning to promptly adapt to different types SETTING THE STAGE The Trust Lens: Building rapport and establishing trust T...

If you find yourself struggling with understanding of basic accounting concepts but want to start your University accounting career with confidence to get good grades in University (including York University), consider reviewing the following topics before your first day of class. Cash Accounts Receivable Current Liabilities Long-term debt Inventory Capital Assets Cash-flow statement If you are in your second or third year of university (including York University) and would like to get ready for the upcoming year and you are majoring in accounting, consider reviewing the following topics. Revenue Recognition Cash and Account Receivables Investments Inventory Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment Amortization, Impairment and Disposition Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Non-Financial and Current Liabilities Long-term Financial Liabilities Income Taxes Shareholder’s Equity Complex Financial Instruments Earnings per Share Pension and Other Employee Future Benefits Accounting Cha...