Top 3 Leadership Skills in a Recession

Source: CPA Success

In a recent survey by Ajilon Finance and the Institute of Management Accountants, CPAs said that the top three skills leaders should be focusing on are:

• Doing more with less
• Motivating the workforce
• Pursuing growth opportunities

In contrast, CPAs said that the top three skills needed in a good economy are:

• Recruiting and retaining top talent
• Pursuing growth opportunities
• Maintaining a competitive edge

The survey also found that “soft skills,” such as motivation and communication skills, were the most important leadership qualities today, and that training continues to be a “nondiscretionary” expense.

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From CPA Success, Maryland Association of CPAs (www.cpasuccess.com), August 31, 2009.