Fail well – not fast
Don’t abandon failure. Rethink it. Managing risk means handling uncertainty. Some investments will be losers. Some decisions will…
Accounting reflects, finance projects
Finance leaders know that history is an imperfect guide. When delivering executive education sessions to senior executives, I…
The competitive advantage of capabilities
The latest research on financial cycle time underscores the crucial importance of developing corporate capabilities. Is it better…
The pace of change
In an era of constant disruption, the ability to adjust course quickly is the difference between business failure…
Capital costs
Why does the cost of capital vary so widely from one business to another? It’s all about risk….
Built for speed
The latest research shines a light on some of the world’s quickest-moving companies. One of the traits of…
Five steps for business impact
Creating value is about exceeding expectations. For any business decision, we must understand the expectations of the decision-maker,…
The role of chief financial officers in agile organizations
Transformational chief financial officers have a critical leadership role to play. As organizations navigate a world of disruptive…
Stay fast and focused
The latest research on business agility from Joe Perfetti underlines the imperative for leaders to move at pace….
Financial Cycle Time Rankings 2020
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, as the global economy plunges deeper into recession, it is perhaps…
The innovation paradox
Too many big businesses are stuck in a low-risk, low-innovation cycle – but they have all they need…
A closer look at the agile dashboard
Joe Perfetti, Scott Koerwer and Mike Canning take a closer look at the metrics required for agility. In…
