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Goodhart’s Law Explains School Decay

CFO News Room

Everywhere in education, you see incentives at work. The incentives, though, are so far removed from the actual goals of education that they produce perverse results. . We observe this again and again in education. Goodhart’s Law is usually stated, “When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure.”

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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: Characteristics of an Executive Director

The Charity CFO

Only Make Believe (OMB) is a 501c3 organization that creates interactive theater environments for children in hospital, special education, and care facility settings. When talking with Tamela, we hear a powerful message from her leadership experience within the organization and when it comes to serving others.

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Aligning Your Philanthropic Operating Model with Your Goals

CFO News Room

Communication is a key function for think tanks, which are typically focused on disseminating findings on complex issues to diverse audiences. Similar to other archetypes, Field Builders rely on a robust communications function. Designers leverage internal expertise to design programs and approaches.

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10 Best Paying Jobs in Life Insurance in 2023

CFO News Room

To be successful in the role, you must possess strong analytical and communication skills. Life insurance agents’ salaries vary depending on the type of life insurance policies they sell and other factors such as experience and education. Analytics is more than crunching numbers but also about making sense of a situation.

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Understanding and driving finance transformation in 2023

Future CFO

Some examples include the number of manual financial processes, the accuracy of financial reporting and financial forecasts, the time taken for the month-end close process and so on. Clear avenues for communication also ensure that different teams are able to come together to address challenges and resolve issues when necessary."

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Case Study: Partnering with a Mission-Driven Organization

The Charity CFO

Louis for 40 years providing resources, education, and support to serve those affected by asthma and allergies. Our educational programs and advocacy also reach families, schools, and nurses all over Missouri and Illinois. The Importance of a Trusted Financial Partner Leadership requires looking forward.

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12 Best Paying Jobs in Finance in 2023

CFO News Room

CFOs are some of the highest-paid finance professionals because they have experience and networks and excel at financial leadership. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment numbers for Financial Managers are expected to rise by 17% over the next decade , faster than the average for all occupations. Communication Skills.

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