Continuous learning is not just a nice thing to have; it’s a critical necessity in Finance. As regulations, finance tools, and technologies evolve, finance professionals must stay up to date to move at the pace of business.  Bryan Lapidus helps financial professionals match that change. Bryan is Director of the FP&A Practice at the Association for Financial Professionals, where he leverages his 20 years of experience in finance, risk, and operations to create and lead educational programs for AFP members. In this episode, Bryan talks to host Melissa Howatson about the many ways finance professionals can engage in ongoing learning on the job, and through outside programs and networking opportunities. Learn how CFOs and finance leaders can instill a culture of continuous learning, and how finance professionals can embrace a growth mindset to advance in their careers. Discussed In This Episode: Strategies for financial leaders to promote a growth mindset and continuous learningThe effectiveness of micro-learning and its application at critical momentsAnalyzing the return on investment (ROI) of continuous education and strategies to counteract the inclination to cut educational expensesThe benefits of cross-functional learning in all stages of a finance professional’s careerIndicators that finance professionals should consider when selecting an employer that supports continuous learning