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How CFOs Drive Efficiency | Leading Organisational Optimisation in challenging times
Throughout this year, a significant portion of the CFO and Finance Director mandates that CMA Executive has been engaged on, have been driven by a critical need for businesses to undertake organisational optimisation. In many cases, the existing leadership teams and CFOs have found themselves lacking the specific skills required to deliver this transformation effectively.
Authentic Leadership and the CFO
There are many ways to lead an organisation and many different types of leaders. In this article CMA's Associate Director George Weston reflects on authentic leadership. He explores how those leaders who have a deep understanding of themselves can reflect on their actions and motivations, which helps them make better decisions and relate to others more effectively.
Cognitive Diversity and the Board
CMA’s Associate Director George Weston discusses the difference between diversity and cognitive diversity when it comes to hiring on the board – and warns of the risks of groupthink.
Culture, Strategy and the Role of the CFO
As a CFO, you have a significant role in shaping and influencing the culture of an organisation. While culture is often associated with the responsibility of HR or the CEO, the CFO can play a crucial part in fostering a positive culture. CMA Associate Director George Weston explores how the CFO can effect positive change on an organisation’s culture.
AI and the CFO
What does the use of ChatGPT and generative artificial intelligence (AI) mean for the CFO? With the rapid pace of progress of this technology and the surprisingly quick absorption of AI into our daily working lives, the change brings with it the question of the impact of AI in leadership. With these questions in mind, George Weston explores the future of the finance team…
Changing Jobs – The Great Resignation
The Great Resignation – the phenomenon that began in early 2021 – has seen higher-than-expected numbers of employees voluntarily leaving their jobs across the world. There has been great debate in the media in recent months over whether the trend is indeed over, or remains on going. We explore the reasons behind this and our insight on the current job market.