Tag Archives: Financial Management skills and Capabilities

Reflections on 2011 learnings and affirmations regarding improving the business of the business

Posted on 04-Feb-2012 by Pat McCormick

As we pledged when we started, we would periodically share our learnings and affirmations with our friends and supporters.  We are a bit late with our learnings from 2011, partly because we were busy, and partly because there was so … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Effective Financial Management- Setting a Developmental Agenda

Posted on 29-Mar-2011 by Pat McCormick

In most instances, enhancing financial management capabilities will require that leaders not just focus on that which can be made more effective and efficient- that is obvious and easy and does not create a lot of value.  Instead, Finance leaders … Continue reading →

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