This workshop is designed to aid participants in gaining a more comprehensive understanding of why accurate departmental financial information is important. Those attending will be introduced to analyzing financial information from various strategic points of view and develop skills to go beyond just the numbers. An overview of how individual departments fit into the University picture and how these results are communicated will be provided.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify users of the University's financial information and their needs
• Recognize the importance of accurate departmental information and it's fit in the big picture
• Recognize how financial information can be analyzed from various perspectives

Competencies:

The workshop will help increase the following competencies included in Queen's Competency Dictionary:

• Business acumen
• Decision making and judgement
• Planning and organizing