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COVID Budget Chaos Experience
- CJ Gustafson worked six months on an operating plan that was completely discarded within a week when COVID hit.
- He then revised the plan three more times throughout the year due to rapidly changing conditions.
Speed Beats Perfect Planning
- The fastest decision maker often wins, not the one with the smartest plan, especially in uncertain contexts like COVID.
- Making more decisions, even if some are wrong, leads to better long-term outcomes through compounding advantage.
CFO Role Is People-Centric
- Being a CFO involves more than numbers; it's about impacting company culture and removing blockers for faster execution.
- The role is as much about leadership and people management as it is financial expertise.