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When a CFO’s “Head In The Cloud” Is a Good Thing

N2Growth Blog

Having a CFO with a “head in the cloud” might be a good thing if we’re talking about cloud computing, cognitive technologies, and AI that has significantly influenced this role. The evolutionary path of the Chief Financial Officer continues with assuming the driving seat in companies’ digital transformation.

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Executive Search Firms in Finance: Unlocking Fiscal Leadership

N2Growth Blog

Every organization has unique dynamics and strategic goals, from investment banks to hedge funds and private equity firms. These leaders keenly have an eye for detail and can dissect complex financial information to identify trends and patterns. Additionally, effective financial leaders are excellent communicators.

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Career Opportunities After Pursuing an MBA

Strategy Driven

It can include positions such as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, or Operations Manager. These professionals can use their business knowledge and experience to help organizations reach their goals. These can include policy analyst, operations manager, and finance director positions.

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Google asks all employees in North America to work from home

HR Digest

Google employs around 100,000 people in its various offices in the US. All offices in North America are now on recommended work from home status if roles allow,” a Google spokesperson said in an email to CNBC. Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat said in an email, “Every Google office is affected in some way.

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Different Types of Managers: Which one are you?

HR Digest

Managers are the people that lead a team, give instruction, and see that an organization’s goals are achieved, be it production, branding, or more. In general, they see that things work smoothly for the people one is in charge of. An explanation of the structural format of management and managers. Their role is to convey top-down management.

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Boards Should Take Responsibility for Cybersecurity. Here’s How to Do It

Harvard Business Review

By including them in discussions about immediate and long-term business priorities, customer issues, and overall strategies, directors can ensure that the company’s security plan aligns with the company’s business goals. Ideally, security executives should attend board meetings in the same way that a chief financial officer would.

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My Great Failure, Part 3: Needing Where I Should be Leading

Modern Servant Leader

While working for a large, rapidly expanding non-profit, I was tasked with upgrading the organization’s technology. Adding to the challenge was an already understaffed technology department, supporting antiquated technology. My boss, the Chief Financial Officer, set lofty goals.

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