Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 26, 2011

It's difficult to get senior executives who have been successful managing a particular way to realize that they need to change their approach. Yet this is exactly the challenge facing leaders of the finance function who are asked to help their organization improve the way that work is done. Getting the CFO on board is key.

Finance 10

Finance CFO Budgeting Operations 10

Harvard Business Review

JULY 23, 2013

Because no one is managing the store. They fulfill this role by delegating responsibility and establishing control systems such as budgets, directives, audits, and oversight to drive fiscal compliance. Patchwork attempts to mitigate or repair our broken information management processes do not get to the core of the issue.

CIO 8

CIO CFO Zero Based Budgeting Chief Technology Officer 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 29, 2014

In the July/August issue of HBR , Ram Charan argues that the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) role should be eliminated, with HR responsibilities funneled in two separate directions — administration , led by traditional HR-types, reporting to the CFO; and talent strategy , led by high-potential line managers, reporting to the corner office.

CFO 11

CFO Charan Intangible Assets Human Resources 11

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 8, 2018

This notion, that risk is a desirable feature, can seem like sacrilege to anyone who’s taken an introductory finance course. So, investors, and therefore managers, might be adjusting their approach to risk accordingly. One CFO said that her valuation should be considered on a per idea basis instead of a per earnings multiple.

Report 8

Report GAAP Net Present Value CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 23, 2012

The recent disclosure of a multi-billion dollar trading loss at JPMorgan Chase reminds us again of the challenge and complexity of risk management, the subject of our June 2012 HBR article, "Managing Risks: A New Framework." Each requires customized risk management processes. The compliance-oriented risk manager of a failed U.K.

Risk Management 9

Risk Management CIO Management Banking 9

Harvard Business Review

MAY 27, 2014

Basically, he thinks public-company boards are being forced to spend too much time on compliance and control, which crowds out more important topics like strategic investment and growth. They do, however, have to be managed intelligently. Communication Finance Getting buy-in'

Stage-Gate 9

Stage-Gate Strategic Planning Welch CFO 9

Women on Business

JANUARY 25, 2011

If you learn to plan, structure, and participate in meetings effectively, you will be able improve your own time management and productivity as well as that of other participants. It’s not rocket science, but it is surprising how many CFO’s and managers don’t stop to evaluate the effectiveness of their meetings.

Press Release 140

Press Release Discount PR Magazine 140

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 7, 2017

Just as striking is her description of Uber’s HR organization, which advised Fowler that because the manager in question was a high performer, HR did not feel comfortable punishing him. Uber CEO Travis Kalanick and prominent board members, with the cooperation and support of the head of HR, have initiated an investigation.

Compliance 12

Compliance Hedge Human Capital Finance 12

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Listening, Derek Melis, his friend and CFO, was relieved. Rogier hadn’t once mentioned holacracy or self-managed teams, even though the executive team and the board had been talking for months about transitioning to just such a system at the global construction company. Please don’t let that cloud your judgment as CFO.

Case Study 8

Case Study Decentralization CFO Construction 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 24, 2013

And unfortunately, they suggest that, in our huge, complex financial institutions, major failures of organizational discipline and major losses are likely to recur, despite greater attention to risk management. Generally speaking, firm management did not ensure proper controls and oversight at CIO as its trades became more complex and risky.

Report 8

Report CIO Crisis Committee 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

They recommend allowing the use of password managers, and allowing people to paste passwords into fields. It’s a compliance action that isn’t effective and wastes employee time. They also recommend multi-factor authentication, such as codes sent to smartphones and key fobs. Teachable Moments.

FOB 8

FOB Guidelines Letter Policies 8