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Business Partnering - what does it mean?
In a world of ever reducing transactional processing the future is all about insights and understanding. True business partnering is about dual respect, diverse thoughts and experiences. The true value for finance professionals will be in the ability of explaining in clear language what the results are telling us or indeed not telling us in the business.
Global Mobility
When navigating new landscapes or moving to new countries make sure you are clear on what your key experiences. You need to impress others so get good at telling your story and explaining what your passions are, a recruiter or new boss wants to know what stands you apart from others. In an increasingly automated world you need to story tell what you enjoy and what you are good at.
Safe Environments for great results
As leaders our number one priority is to provide a safe environment for our people. The best outcomes are usually found in teams and businesses where people feel their contributions are recognised and rewarded. Ideation and creation replaces transactional and mundane processing. This means you may need to learn new skills and unlearn old ones that are no longer relevant.
Personal Branding: How are you being seen?
Why is it important to be flying above the radar, make sure you are being seen and heard. In order to remain relevant in today's fast paced digital world we need to future proof ourselves... join in on todays conversation, why personal branding is important...
The Future of Finance
We know AI and ML will impact our careers, but when and who will be impacted is unknown. Predictions are that we will see real change within the next 10 years. The transactional processing aspect will disappear from the finance team but we say 'Great'. The reporting and cyclical nature of the finance role will simply mean we get to add value and drive insights across whole of business. Get ready to move away from the mundane nature of your role and get excited and ready for the value add piece!
Design thinking - how should we think today?
Starting with the unknown may seem counter intuitive for us, but this is the new norm. Putting our client or end-user firmly at the centre of our problem stack will ensure we deliver and delight beyond today. As leaders how do we create the safe playground for our teams to be brave to come up with new ideas and solutions to problems never experienced before...
Disrupt yourself before you get disrupted
What is in store for CFO's and future finance leaders? We know that accounting and compliance are vital but these could be considered hygiene factors that you just need to get right. The true value is when you add value to the business and this means partnering and understanding what is working vs what is not. The CFO needs to be future focused to ensure there is a need for your service and/or product into the next 3, 5 even 10 years...
If you don't invest in self then don't expect others to
Evidence points to the fact that we are 'as good as' the average 5 people who0 we surround ourselves with. Therefore should we promote and invest in a stronger set of successful people in order to get ahead or stay ahead. In a world where we need to stand out from others in order to be seen, make sure you are investing in yourself and being consistent with your efforts to expand and improve knowledge. Look to investing in self in order to future proof you and your business.
Self Worth vs Self Doubt - How do you Feel?
Do you have those feelings of not believing that you deserve this. Find it hard to ignore that little voice that questions whether you really are delivering sufficient value? Maybe it would surprise you to hear that even the best CFO's & Finance Leaders have those doubts too.
Are you a natural story teller?
Everyone has a story to tell. From your own personal story, to that of family and then examples in your business world. To engage your audience, you need to bring energy and passion and use frameworks that allow your audience to be engaged. Help others to see your vision, explain the challenge and share content about why they should care and listen to you. Practice will help you to become good at story telling, ask yourself what do you want your audience to say and do after they listen to your story...
As CFO make the opportunity for a bigger impact
Should the CFO take a leading charge across whole of business. Evidence and research is pointing to 'Yes'. Get clear about your role and be proactive with your stakeholders on how you can engage change and make a bigger impact on your business.
