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How to Prepare Your Finance Team for Growth 

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Not only does this make your department more efficient, but it also builds problem-solving and leadership skills. Constructive feedback is equally important. For instance, if a team member suggests automating a time-consuming task, encourage them to research automation tools and pilot a solution.

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Diverse Teams, Unified Goals: Managing Multifaceted Finance Staff

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Different work styles, communication preferences, and problem-solving approaches may create friction. This not only promotes collaboration but also enhances problem-solving by ensuring that diverse perspectives are considered. However, a diverse team can also present management challenges.

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Members’ Profile: Rofhiwa Irene Singo

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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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What Effective Allies Do Differently

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to 2-hour interviews with 25 allyship exemplars (culminating in over 1,000 pages of data) employed in industries ranging from construction, to theater, to IT, to mining. This requires him to be honest with himself and problem-solve, balancing prudence with moral courage depending on the situation. “If

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Navigating a 29-Year Career: Lessons in Leadership and Continuous Learning

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Glaser credits Intel’s unique culture of “constructive confrontation,” where problems are openly addressed, as shaping her approach to problem-solving. She also stresses the importance of continuous learning, having rotated through various roles, which pushed her out of her comfort zone.

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Best Financial Innovations 2024

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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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What makes a good CFO

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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. You must also have solid controls across the organisation and day-to-day problem solving is an absolute requirement,” he says. 5.)Work

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