Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

It is important to identify swings and trends so that innovation can remain a strength of your business. Strategic Plan includes provisions for refinancing, equity and debt financing. Finance charges are negotiated. Power Stars to Light the Business Flame is now out in all three e-book formats: iTunes , Kindle , and Nook.

Succession 50

Succession Strategic Planning Budgeting Goal 50

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2018

Businesses are constantly experimenting with new ways to use artificial intelligence for better risk management and faster, more responsive fraud detection — and even to predict and prevent crimes. So how are leading-edge companies evaluating the benefits and risks of rapidly evolving AI crime-fighting and risk management?

Banking 8

Banking Strategic Fit Risk Management Real Estate 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 27, 2017

The most painful board conversations that I hear about machine learning revolve around how much power and authority super-smart software should have. But CEOs serious about confronting autonomy opportunity and risk should consider four proven organizational options. McKinsey, Bain, and BCG are the management models here.

Outsourcing 8

Outsourcing Software CAPEX Competitive Advantage 8

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

I often observe ego centered conflicts among senior executives, which turn into a competition for turf, budget, power, influence, control, and ultimately survival. I read a great post yesterday by Dan Rockwell ( @LeadershipFreak ) in which he asked: &# what’s the most powerful question of all?&#

Team Building 284

Team Building Blog Team CEO 284

Harvard Business Review

MAY 16, 2017

Collaborated with University Facilities, Safety & Risk, Risk Manager; ServPro; and Insurance Adjuster to plan and execute clean-up and equipment replacement. Establish functions from scratch — Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Sales, and HR.

COO 11

COO Chief Operating Officer Transportation Real Estate 11

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 28, 2017

The situation stabilized somewhat after the government abandoned the Zimbabwean dollar in favor of a multi-currency system in 2009 and entered a power-sharing deal with the opposition party. Mnangagwa’s first actions in office underscore how important he views economic recovery.

Banking 8

Banking First-mover Advantage Politics Finance 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 26, 2015

But in the aftermath of the financial crisis, risk managers have become increasingly involved in business strategy and decisions. Use risk data as an avenue for innovation. CROs are deeply familiar with the troves of risk data, such as payment habits and internal credit scores, that their companies keep.

Credit Scoring 8

Credit Scoring Risk Management Finance Marketing 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 14, 2012

People often ask me why it's so hard for big companies to be innovative. Corporate antibodies are not just naysayers; they are necessary to protect the company from risk. But that doesn't mean innovation can't happen, even in the biggest, most entrenched firm. It wasn't hard to identify the most powerful corporate antibodies.

Innovation 10

Innovation CFO Learning-by-Doing Brainstorming 10

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 1, 2017

But the solution to this innovation logjam has emerged: blockchain. The unstoppable force of blockchain technology is barreling down on the infrastructure of modern finance. Third, it’s exclusionary, denying billions of people access to basic financial tools. Distributed Database. Is this the end of banking as we know it?

Finance 8

Finance IPO Banking Venture Capitalist 8