Harvard Business Review

JULY 25, 2016

What receives far less attention is that, more and more in our increasingly complex, volatile, and fully-globalized business world, the effectiveness of such action depends on a powerful partnership between the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the General Counsel (GC). Compliance.

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CFO Chief Financial Officer Compliance Due Diligence 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

As BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has said, “One reason for investors’ short-term horizons is that companies have not sufficiently educated them about the ecosystems they are operating in, what their competitive threats are and how technology and other innovations are impacting their businesses.” Make the tough calls on people.

Short-term 8

Short-term How To Venture Capitalist CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Because by the time the activist has engaged senior management, they have already performed extensive due diligence on the company and have a detailed strategy they intend to pursue. Sometimes it doesn’t make sense for companies operating in the same space to continually compete. Example: Acme Industries and Widget Co.

How To 8

How To Due Diligence Strategy Proposal 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 16, 2015

If you were operating based on rational self-interest one could argue that you would buy as many tickets as possible. If the deal goes south, the questions the board will always ask is: Did you do your due diligence? Imagine you’ve been offered a way to purchase $1 lottery tickets for a penny each. How many would you buy?

P&L 8

P&L Due Diligence CIO COO 8