We offer a series of free 60-minute webinars on a range of topics, allowing you to take a break, ask questions, make comments and improve your skills. 

Each one counts towards continuing professional development (CPD) and equates to one hour or one unit of CPD. 

Upcoming webinars

The importance of non-executive directors in a post-COVID world

15 July 2020 at 2:00pm

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In a time of increasing uncertainty and change, the leadership and experience provided by non-executive directors will be essential. Join our discussion about the importance of NEDs, their key roles and responsibilities and why the position will become even more crucial in a post-COVID world. CIPFA CEO Rob Whiteman, Non-Executive Director for the Department for Education Irene Lucas, and Non-Executive Directors' Association Chairman Graham Durgan join us to share their experiences as NEDs and provide insights for those considering pursuing NED roles.

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Decision making in a VUCA environment

2 July 2020 at 11:00am 

COVID-19 has posed a series of unexpected challenges to many different sectors and organisations. VUCA stands for volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity – even in pre-COVID times, this could form a recipe for disaster within an organisation. CIPFA’s Brendan McCarron and Benjamin Taylor from Red Quadrant join us in this webinar focused on how to make the best decisions for yourself and your organisation in a VUCA environment.​

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Understanding the economic impacts of COVID-19: Macro and local government perspectives

18 June 2020

Join Jeffrey Matsu, CIPFA Chief Economist, and David Phillips, IFS Associate Director, as they discuss the macro economic impacts of COVID-19 and its implications for local government. Jeff will provide a context for assessing the risks and opportunities that lay ahead for governments, businesses and households while David will discuss financial resilience and regional spending patterns using recent survey data.
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The fraud implications of COVID-19

4 June 2020

As in any crisis, fraudsters will be making the most of COVID-19 to take advantage of those who are seeking help. As public sector finance professionals, we must do everything we can to prevent fraud and mitigate against it occurring again in the future. In a continuation of a previous fraud webinar focused on the impact of COVID-19, CIPFA's Head of Counter Fraud Policy and Strategy Laura Hough and Neil Green from the Government Internal Audit Agency provide an updated perspective two months into the pandemic. Those who attend will hear about current fraud risks, and what public sector professionals should expect to see as the crisis continues.
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How to be an effective leader in a crisis

29 May 2020

Providing effective leadership within your organisations is critical – especially in times of unprecedented crisis. Sir Michael Barber, former Head of the Prime Minister Tony Blair’s Delivery Unit, and Joanna Killian, CEO of Surrey County Council, share their experiences and advice on how to overcome unexpected challenges in this timely webinar focused on crisis management.

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Personal resilience in a crisis

22 May 2020

How can leaders drive the objectives of their organisations while maintaining their own personal resilience during a time of crisis? The COVID-19 pandemic has created a whirlwind of unexpected challenges across many different sectors. Remaining resilient in the face of an unprecedented crisis can be more difficult than ever as the lockdown continues without end in sight.

Industry leaders including CIPFA CEO Rob Whiteman, Kirsty Hannah from Nicholson McBride and Brendan McCarron from CIPFA provide expert insight and advice on how to be a resilient leader during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Local government in the age of COVID-19: How to deal with short term cash crises

19 May 2020

Amid an unprecedented global pandemic, local authorities are facing greater financial pressures than ever before. This webinar provides expert insight into the challenges of balancing local authority budgets; the role and responsibilities of the s.151 officer and consideration of potential s.114 notices. Speakers include CIPFA President Carolyn Williamson, CIPFA Associate Director Andrew Burns and Local Government Association Deputy Chief Executive Sarah Pickup.

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