Leadership Articles

M&A in a Downturn

As companies assess the impact of COVID on their businesses, plans to acquire and/or divest are being examined anew.  Synergies and valuations are changing, with some deals being accelerated and others deferred.  Of course, the fundamentals of assessing a...

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Managing Up: Boards, Investors and Partners

Managing up is the art of working well with others, in particular those over whom you have no direct authority.  For CFOs, those parties can include boards of directors, investors (venture or public) and partners.  The tactics...

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Financial Planning in the Unknown

Predicting the future is never easy, yet planning ahead is a key function for CFOs.  From forecasting next year’s revenue to estimating expenses and allocating resources, CFOs work alongside business units to develop the financial underpinning to set a solid...

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M&A: Five Tips for Success

Mergers and acquisitions are an important strategic tool for companies of all sizes – to grow top-line revenue, add new offerings and/or acquire talent.  Here are top tips to attract ideal companies, ensure appropriate valuation and deliver on operational integration....

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