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An Effective Business Review Meeting?

N2Growth Blog

Another common complaint about Business Review Meetings is that nearly always the time gets hijacked with discussions on day-to-day operating or tactical issues, especially when we have a room full of engineers turned managers; they quickly dive down into trying to fix the problem right then. How effective are your business review meetings?

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Future Trends in Interim Executive Search: What Leaders Need to Know

N2Growth Blog

For instance, an interim CFO is expected not only to manage day-to-day financial operations but also to craft and execute innovative financial strategies to drive growth. They are required to possess a unique blend of hard and soft skills, industry-specific expertise, and a deep understanding of business strategy.

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Top Skills for The Chief Financial Officer in 2025 and Beyond

N2Growth Blog

Modern CFOs are no longer just about bookkeeping and compliance; they are pivotal in leading with strategic thinking and mastering financial technology. Staying updated with Artificial Intelligence advancements, automation, and FinTech is essential for optimizing financial operations and planning business growth.

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7 Guiding Principles for Developing Leadership Talent

Leading Blog

Your talent assessment/development systems should have as much “rigor and repeatability as systems used for finance and operations.” And you should “review people as thoroughly and regularly as you review operations, business performance, strategy, and budgets.”. Elevate it to the same level as the CFO.

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Southwest Airlines 2011 Results Reflect Benefits of Servant Leadership

Modern Servant Leader

During the financial earnings call, CEO Gary Kelly , CFO Laura Wright and Executive VP Robert (Bob) E. During mergers and acquisitions it is common for companies, especially the acquired, to experience a dip in operational performance. Bucking that trend though, AirTran reflected it’s best operational results ever.

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3 Telltale Signs It’s Time to Rethink Your Executive Team

Leading Blog

Stakeholders and shareholders alike expect businesses to make a positive impact on the big challenges our planet faces, such as climate change, redistribution of wealth, and more equitable ways of operating and performing. As one anonymous Fortune 500 CEO shared: My CFO started well.

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Executive Hiring For a P.E. Portfolio Company – Tangential Opportunity

N2Growth Blog

The CFO candidate might get by with only a broad sector experience in manufacturing, finance, or technology. If the position is operational, hire an operations manager and a finance head. . Certain functional leadership positions, and industry sectors, can be less strident on this question.

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