Inheriting a Team in Crisis and Rebuilding It : Lessons in Leadership
By Cal Hoagland
As an interim CFO, I have often faced challenging client situations, among them inheriting a finance team “in crisis.” Sometimes these underperforming team “ecosystems” are the result of: Teams managed by less-than-ideal functional area leaders from prior poor hiring decisions Teams were not provided the overall vision for the company/department,…Read More
Read MoreEmbracing Digital Transformation in Finance: Unlocking Efficiency and Growth
By Monica Stevenson
In today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, embracing digital transformation has transitioned from being a leadership choice to a mandatory requirement necessary to maintaining a competitive edge. As CFOs, we are not only expected to lead our own internal team in Finance but also to play a pivotal role in…Read More
Read MoreCase Studies in International Expansion: Lessons Learned
By Anne Samak de la Cerda
Once a company decides to “go international” we CFOs often get tasked with making this happen. My international experience has encompassed roles working with US-centric companies looking to expand into international markets as well as European companies seeking to penetrate the U.S. market. In both circumstances, I have seen first-hand…Read More
Read MoreAnticipating Risk and Opportunity: A Key Attribute of a Great CFO
By Stephanie Roberts
My CFO roles at a diverse group of consumer businesses (Rothy’s, Third Love, goop, Moda Operandi, Specialized Bicycles, Old Navy) have led me to appreciate how critical it is to be disciplined and take the time to think through all the variables (positive and negative) that could affect the financial…Read More
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