The IFT Academy - The IFT

ACADEMY LEARNING PROGRAMME

The IFT Academy is a 10-month modular programme designed for the Next Generation of leaders in the turnaround, transformation and restructuring community. Open to professionals with working knowledge of turnaround and transformation, it gives participants a structured grounding and insight into organisational restructuring.

The programme is led by Shaun O’Callaghan UK Head of Restructuring and Debt Advisory at Grant Thornton & IFT Fellow in conjunction with Andrew Dixon an experienced independent IFT Member.

The programme helps individuals develop a deeper awareness of important technical, commercial and functional skills required to plan and develop a successful turnaround and transformation. Professionals will also be giv­en the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of the key processes required to complete a successful financial or organisational restructuring.

Academy Modules

The Modules are updated regularly in order to ensure that the programme remains up-to-date. The details of the modules can be found below.

Module 1: The Turnaround Platform – Business, Learning and Leadership – 23rd – 24th January 2023

Module 2: Delivering Results Whatever the Weather – 20th – 21st March 2023

Module 3: Changing Times – 15th – 16th May 2023

Module 4: Building Confidence with Divergent Stakeholders – 18th – 19th September 2023

Module 5: Clarity & Cashflow – 6th – 7th December 2023

Academy Costs

The fee for the five modules is £10,000 ex VAT.

Corporate Partners – £5,000

Members – £5,000 Independent Non-Members – a limited number of Bursaries are available

Please contact a member of the Executive Team for more information on how to apply on 0203 668 0421 or complete the registration form below and send to info@the-ift.com.

 

Our Reviews

“The Academy gives you a fantastic insight into the different areas of turnaround which are brought to life through interesting case studies and delivered by seasoned turnaround professionals.”

Christopher Pay , KPMG 2016/17 Academy Intake

“The Academy, through its modules structure, provided a great overview of the different sides in a turnaround situation, bringing specialists in each one of the areas that provided deep insights based their wealth of experience.”

Luis Trullenque ,

“Turnarounds demand multiple perspectives and the Academy exposes you to those through its content, variety of speakers and its diverse cohort. I certainly feel I am being equipped with a wider view – that will help me add more value.”

Paris Clarke-Roden ,

“The quality of speakers is exceptional. Recognised leaders in their field that are genuinely interested in sharing their many years of hands-on experiences. It’s also a great opportunity for lawyers to mix with their counterparts in the turnaround.”

Aneesh Prasad ,

“The IFT Academy enables you to create or strengthen your own professional turnaround network and provides fantastic opportunities to engage and learn from proven corporate turnaround professionals.”

Graham Whiteley ,

Next Generation

The IFT Next Generation is a growing community of mid-level professionals working within the turnaround and transformation space. As well as being part of this community Next Generation Members also gain access to Events and CPD sessions designed to help further their careers and progression into IFT Membership.

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