Theatre 6 – Future Leaders

The role of data insights vs gut instincts in making effective leadership decisions.

In an era where data analytics are transforming the accounting profession is there still room for gut instinct - equally whilst data can tell you what’s happened, it can’t tell you why. This session explores how to make informed decisions through data driven insights, but also asks whether intuition remains key to enabling innovation and agility, in the decision-making process. What are the optimal strategies to balancing these two decision-making factors, when trying to reach the best conclusion.

Join this honest and insightful conversation exploring how modern firms can nurture future leaders through internal promotion. Hear from a practice owner, two managers, and a junior aspiring to become a manager as they share real-life experiences, lessons learned, and practical strategies for building a clear pathway to leadership. This session will cover how to identify talent, support progression, and foster a culture where promotions go beyond job titles to create human-centered, future-ready leaders.