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Ep 25: Impact of Organization Design on FP&A

CFO Thought Leader

One of the key topics Brett drills down on is the difference between complicated and complex problems. Brett uses the examples of manufacturing a car, which is complicated, and raising a child, which is complex. The distinction is crucial in understanding how to approach problem-solving in an organization.

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Change Management: The Modern CFO’s Blueprint 

CFO Talks

Fostering Commitment to Change True leadership is shown by example. Example of Success A real-world example of fostering commitment to change can be seen in a CFO who led the digital transformation of a manufacturing company’s finance department.

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163: Henk Cronje

CFO Talks

He’s got a strong background in auditing, and he’s built a reputation for enhancing processes and problem-solving, we want to talk to him about that too. So I think bringing the small SME experience together with the big multinationals honed my skill set, especially on the processes, problem-solving and the strategy side.

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10 Tips CFOs Can Use to Put AI in Finance to Work Today

Planful

As technology crunches the growing volumes of data, soft skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication will become crucial for Finance to succeed. #1 With the help of AI, finance teams can spend less time on spreadsheets and more time on strategy. 1 – Let AI do the heavy lifting.

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Etsy: From Hot To Not To Hot Again

PYMNTS

At right around the time that Amazon was pulling off a surprise launch, Etsy was taking flack for reportedly selling out their artisanal vision and allowing some manufactured (as opposed to handmade) goods to go up for sale on their marketplace. So, problem solved, Etsy has beaten back Amazon and is now on the right path, right?

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904: Becoming a Catalyst for Growth | Dayton Kellenberger, CFO, Vendavo

CFO Thought Leader

To Kellenberger, a recently hired business analyst, Coleman’s shrinking gross margins seemed to present not only a problem-solving challenge but also an opportunity to help to rewire a renowned brand’s customer best practices. Says Kellenberger: “This all began with a debate that was rooted not in fact but in emotion.” .”

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