Harvard Business Review

JULY 21, 2017

But the ones who really understand the issue see gender balance as not just a numbers game but part of a broader, more strategic cultural shift that includes developing leadership teams representing geographically diffuse markets. Some of those searches, like the one, three years ago, for our CFO, took twice as long as normal.

Diversity 8

Diversity CFO Globalization Video 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

These differences in philosophy and approach frequently differentiate those who advance to and succeed at the executive level — and those who stay in the ranks of middle management. When you ask leaders how they build a strong management team, the answers are revealing.

Execution 14

Execution Team Chief Financial Officer Finance 14

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 7, 2011

The role had little influence : Some companies appointed process owners at middle management levels. The wishes of a functional head such as CFO, CMO, or company President won out over a Process Owner of Order-to-Cash. End-to-end process management disrupts their accustomed relationships and identity.

Process 15

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