Current Best Practices and Trends in Corporate Governance
By Laureen DeBuono, Heather Ogan
Insights from the Annual Stanford Directors’ College We recently attended the 30th Annual Stanford Directors’ College, and, as usual, the College and its speakers delivered a wealth of information that we would like to share with our readers. The College follows the Chatham House Rules – while we can share…Read More
Read MoreIs Your CFO Driving ROI? Here’s How to Measure Their Success
By Bob Finley
“Price is what you pay; value is what you get.” This is what a shrewd, successful, and sharp Board Member and colleague, Jon Hallett (who presently serves on a variety of tech and VC boards), shared at a Board Meeting I attended. This sentiment stayed with me, and I often…Read More
Read MoreEnhancing Corporate Success through Cross-Functional Collaboration: The CFO’s Guide
By Heather Ogan
In the current business environment, the democratization of information driven by technological advances has highlighted the importance of cross-functional collaboration. This type of collaboration — one that involves various department teams working together toward a common goal — is critical because it breaks down organizational silos, ensuring that all departments…Read More
Read MoreManaging CFO Relationships with Third Parties: Auditors, Bankers, Insurers, Lawyers, and Investors
By Ron Fior
NOTE: This is the third article in a series from Ron Fior about how CFOs can better manage relationships with CEOs, boards, finance teams, and third parties. CFOs are often asked to both vet and select third party consultants when working on key strategic initiatives that range from financings, M&A…Read More
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