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AP leadership roles are not for the faint of heart: The goal is to motivate a staff tasked with a tremendous list of duties — and to do so despite limited resources and high levels of disrespect from executives. Recognizing this unique combination of challenges, IOFM provides AP management with strategies and tactics to articulate a mission and vision, network and communicate to sell leadership on that plan, and then establish and execute against a change management plan. The Institute also shares insights into developing career paths for yourself and your team.

Is your team fighting a battle against duplicate, past-due, and incorrect invoices? If so, Glatfelter's AP Lead Lisa Rue feels your pain. Learn why she now credits the implementation of Managing Daily Improvement reports for helping her team win the battle and war.
Of the 24 sessions provided at IOFM Spring 2026, 17 were brand new. That number — representing 71 percent of non-sponsored programming —
… Read MoreAs we close out 2025 and look toward the year ahead, IOFM Chapter leaders are reflecting on what resonated most with members and what challenges lie
… Read MoreAfter 23 years with IOFM, Elaine Stattler stepped away at the end of 2025. Among her many contributions to this community
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