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Description
This course equips leaders with a structured framework to lead through periods of economic uncertainty and disruption. It focuses on developing the capacity to guide teams and organizations through external pressures such as unexpected tariffs, tax changes, and unanticipated economic shifts - both contraction and expansion.
Rather than reacting to events, participants will learn how to lead the change, adapting business strategies and team dynamics in real time. The course emphasizes decision-making under volatility, fostering organizational resilience, and maintaining clarity of purpose when conditions shift rapidly.
Practical scenarios and structured models will support participants in strengthening their leadership response to dynamic market conditions.
Topics Include:
- External market forces and their impact on business continuity.
- Frameworks for adaptive leadership in volatile environments.
- Strategic responses to unplanned economic shifts and policy changes.
- Leading organizational change during periods of disruption.
- Ethical considerations in decision-making under pressure.
- Building resilience through scenario thinking and resource flexibility.
NOTE: This course description has been revised and reflects updates for 2025. If you have any questions, please contact pdevents@cpaontario.ca.
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Key Takeaways
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Describe the impact of external market forces on organizational stability and leadership priorities.
- Apply a structured leadership framework to adapt strategies and guide teams through periods of rapid change and uncertainty.
- Develop practical approaches to scenario planning, resource reallocation, and communication during both contraction and expansion cycles.
- Strengthen organizational resilience by identifying operational vulnerabilities and implementing responsive, forward-looking solutions.
- Examine the ethical responsibilities of leadership during disruptive change, including transparency, fairness in decision-making, and the long-term implications of strategic responses.
Who Will Benefit
Business leaders, senior managers, and functional decision-makers responsible for guiding teams or business units through periods of market uncertainty and operational disruption. This includes individuals in roles that require strategic planning, organizational adaptability, or cross-functional leadership in response to external economic or policy shifts.
Prerequisite(s)
Participants should have a foundational understanding of business operations and strategic planning. While no formal prerequisites are required, the course is best suited for individuals with experience in a leadership, management, or decision-making role.
Disclaimer
The views expressed in the course are non-authoritative and have not been formally endorsed by CPA Ontario and do not reflect the views of CPA Ontario. The information included in the course if for general information purposes only.
CPA Ontario, the presenters and the authors do not accept any responsibility or liability that might occur directly or indirectly as a consequence of the use or application of or reliance on this material.
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