Elevate your leadership game without breaking the bank! We’re thrilled to release this episode of CFO Talks: “Budget Neutral Strategies to Boost Engagement and Retention” Julie Winkle Giulioni.
CFO.University is proud to include in our Contributor corps global leaders advancing AI in finance. This article focuses on the lessons of three of these AI masters and shares 10 actions CFOs should take to make AI work for their teams and businesses.
Part I of this series subtitled, Growth with Offense and Defense, concluded with,
As CFOs continue to navigate the complex balance between cost control, growth, and risk management, the insights from the US Bank report emphasize that their roles are evolving beyond traditional finance functions. By adopting lean practices, optimizing pricing strategies, and enhancing supply chain efficiency, finance leaders can significantly impact their organizations’ growth trajectories.
Part II deals with how these new and growing responsibilities will be successfully accomplished by finance leaders – through the acceleration of digital transformation.
The US Bank report* recapping their annual survey of senior finance leaders, Leading the Return to Growth, concludes CFOs are getting better at,
But the report also states CFOs have a long way to go, and they’ll need new skills to meet their objectives. This is where CFO.University can help.
Today data is no longer used for just operations and compliance; it is the driving force behind company’s strategy and performance. To leverage data for improved business performance, employees must think like a “Data Person” - a Data Scientist or a Decision scientist. But who exactly is a Data Person and how can one become a Data Person? A Data Person is someone who thinks critically, interprets data, and applies insights to drive decisions and results—whether in business, research, or everyday problem-solving. They don’t just collect or analyze data; they ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, transform data into actionable insights, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to implement and improve business performance. In this regard, here is my 10-step process on how to become a “Data Person”.
