CFO Talks

JANUARY 8, 2025

Not only does this make your department more efficient, but it also builds problem-solving and leadership skills. Constructive feedback is equally important. Regularly communicate the companys goals and strategies and show how the finance department contributes to achieving them.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

While I do engage in formal mentorship, I find that offering direct, constructive feedback on work submitted to me is equally impactful. When team members observe my approach to challenges and decision-making, they gain insights into effective problem-solving and professional standards.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Different work styles, communication preferences, and problem-solving approaches may create friction. Setting clear KPIs and ensuring that these are communicated across the team is essential. Encourage Open Communication A common pitfall in managing diverse teams is the breakdown of communication.

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Global Finance

JUNE 6, 2024

Challenges often reveal new problems to solve, demanding increased focus on finding innovative ways to improve efficiencies. Eurasian Bank’s AI-based tool allows real-time automated and transparent monitoring of shareholders’ funds during housing construction. This mitigates fraud and discourages inflated costs.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 1, 2023

Jeandre de Greef is the CFO and Director of the Tristan Group, which provides procurement and project solutions to energy, construction, mining and shipping industries in many African countries. Having a core team with a high level of trust is key because certain tasks overlap portfolios making communication very important,” he says. “We

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Collectiv

AUGUST 7, 2023

Legacy Reporting Tools Limit Capabilities One of Avison Young’s clients needed to create a series of financial dashboards in their enterprise accounting system to track and manage budgets for a multi-million, multi-year real estate construction project. Collectiv brought a wealth of problem-solving experience to the table.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Communicating to teams how a transformation is going to impact them requires a very different playbook. This can be done through active listening, demonstrated empathy and constructive problem solving. This is where honesty in communicating what may be changing is essential.

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