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Essential Business Partnering Skills for Finance Professionals
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Feb 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
What skills do Finance professionals need to make great business partners with other parts of the business?That’s what our hosts, Melissa Howatson and Tom Seegmiller, are breaking down for this week’s episode of the CFO Show. As a CFO and a VP in Finance respectfully, both Melissa and Tom have had to evolve alongside their industry, during a variety of economic climates, while embracing many different skill sets, to advance in their careers. In this conversation they pull from those experiences, along with their experiences leading teams, to detail the most important areas for finance professionals to focus on. Specifically, Melissa and Tom encourage finance leaders to…Balance technical expertise with empathy and influence to shape business strategies and drive change.Encourage a culture where failure is a learning tool that fosters team growth and innovation.Embrace lull periods within business for skill development, to ensure the team is prepared to lead and adapt to new challenges.
Released:
Feb 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (30)
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