CFO Series: Recognizing Lies: How to Detect and Prevent?

Overview

Trust is the glue that binds all relationships. Regardless, humans tell lies; a cruel fact. Every lie undermines trust and damages productivity. What signals indicate lies? How can you properly interpret the cues? How can you protect yourself from lies? This class will discuss how to discern lies effectively. Do not be taken advantage of. Learn an established and proven process to uncover the truth.

Prerequisites

None, preferably at least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience and/or at least six (6) months of professional experience in preparing or reviewing accounting processes and reports. Experience working with internal clients or external clients and business leaders.

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

• Recognize that lies are a part of human nature.
• Identify and unearth lies.
• Help uncover the truth.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Lies abound.
  • Why it is so difficult to call out a liar?
  • How do lies devastate?
  • Why do we despise lies?
  • What sets apart liars?
• Deciphering the signals that indicate dishonesty.
• How does short-term thinking leads to lies and uncovering lies?
  • Analyzing the cues.
  • Differentiating concerns and guilt.
• The deception paradox.
• What makes a great lie so great?
• Proven processes to uncover lies.