Tag Archives: Financial Leadership

Balancing Value Creation and Cost-Cutting: A Strategic Imperative for Today’s C-Suite

Posted on 27-Sep-2023 by Pat McCormick

Or, don’t just lunge at cost cutting- adopt approach that helps to focus on value creation and cost alignment Continue reading →

Posted in Discuss: Improving the Business of the Business | Tagged Business Strategy and Business plans, cost structure, cost structure alignment, Financial Leadership, Planning, Value Creation | Leave a comment

The conversation about the role of the CFO- and where she adds the most value continues- but the bottom line is that Finance counts!

Posted on 01-Dec-2019 by Pat McCormick

Thirty some years ago, we began research on the role of the CFO and the impact of financial leadership on the performance of the enterprise. After interviewing and reviewing more than 50 organizations and engaging thousands of CFO/Financial leaders in … Continue reading →

Posted in Discuss: Effective Financial Management, General Blog | Tagged Business Intelligence, Business Strategy and Business plans, Effective Financial Management, Finance counts, Finance Transformation, Financial Leadership, Performance Management, Role of CFO, Strategic Finance, Value Creation | Leave a comment

Best wishes for a prosperous, healthy, happy and meaningful 2017

Posted on 05-Jan-2017 by Pat McCormick

As we move on to a new year, I wanted to take a time out to thank all of you that have supported PMCC Ventures in 2016. I appreciate it. We had an interesting year, and I hope we … Continue reading →

Posted in General Blog | Tagged Business Intelligence, Business Strategy and Business plans, Financial Leadership, Improving the Business of the Business, information to run the business, operationsal, Private Equity, Restructuring, strategic, systemic, underachieving, underperforming | Leave a comment

To be more effective, Financial Management has to become more offensive

Posted on 25-Apr-2011 by Pat McCormick

Despite being decades old, the debate about the role capability and performance of financial management continues whenever financial leaders gather. Our view is that no matter the side of the debate you take, your impressions of the barriers to effectiveness or … Continue reading →

Posted in Discuss: Effective Financial Management | Tagged Effective Financial Management, EFM, Financial Leadership, Financial Management skills and Capabilities, Improving the Business of the Business, Offensive Financial Management | Leave a comment

Further Thoughts on Effective Financial Management

Posted on 05-Apr-2011 by Pat McCormick

The topic and concern for enhancing the effectiveness of financial management has been around for decades. Despite the length of time this matter has been on the stage, many leaders still are concerned and frustrated with assessing and enhancing their … Continue reading →

Posted in Discuss: Effective Financial Management | Tagged Effective Financial Management, EFM, Finance Transformation, Financial Leadership, Financial Management skills and Capabilities, Improving the Business of the Business | Leave a comment

Effective Financial Management

Posted on 20-Mar-2011 by Pat McCormick

The subject of Effective Financial Management (EFM) seems to be a perennial favorite. Welcome to our inaugural blog on the subject. EFM has been a favored research topic for educators and consultants alike. The subject while likely around since shortly … Continue reading →

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