N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

This series’s final part will balance needs with compromises, float tangential opportunities to expand horizons, and extricate from myopia on that elusive ‘unicorn’ management candidate. The CFO candidate might get by with only a broad sector experience in manufacturing, finance, or technology.

Execution 391

Execution Company Charisma Constraint 391

Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2015

You cannot dare do the same thing as an entrepreneur when you are still the HR manager, marketing guru, office manager, janitor, tech guy, sales staff, CFO and CEO. That type of fulfillment is difficult to duplicate in any other career path. Let’s flip over to the bright side of the coin: It’s rewarding.

Entrepreneur 150

Entrepreneur CFO Maturity Long-term 150

Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 1, 2014

The company was harvesting its mature and declining business in order to pump cash into its growth bets. Sales reps were trained in their products and how to sell them, scientists went to conferences, engineers were offered continued training to keep their skills up to date, and new managers were trained how to manage.

Training 230

Training Development Budgeting Learning Curve 230

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

It’s easy to be confused about how to grow in your career. From a business strategist who can appear aloof and dismissive of those with less intellectual horsepower, to a general manager who aligns and inspires her region through personal connections and demonstrates genuine care for people. franckreporter/Getty Images.

Career 8

Career Chief Financial Officer Supply Chain Chief Information Officer 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 2, 2017

The career question I hear most often from rising senior leaders is this: “How do I get on the C-suite shortlist?” ” The management literature is overflowing with advice on becoming the boss. With transparency in succession planning becoming a priority, career management for senior executives becomes easier.

CFO 8

CFO How To CIO Finance 8