Inside the Strategy Room

158. Seven mindsets and practices for new CFOs

May 12, 2023
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Trends in CFO Transitions
01:57 • 2min
3
The Importance of the Transition Moment for New CFOs
04:25 • 3min
4
How I Managed My Relationship With the Board During Both of My CFO Transitions
06:55 • 2min
5
The Importance of Getting to Know the Board
08:33 • 2min
6
How to Manage a Board Relationship Without Creating Tensions With the CEO
10:20 • 2min
7
The Role of CFOs in Crisis Management
11:52 • 2min
8
The CFO's Role in Crisis Management
13:53 • 2min
9
How to Make a Successful Transition
15:41 • 2min
10
How Much Scoping Should Be Done Before You Take on a CFO Role?
18:09 • 2min
11
The Importance of Taking a Fresh Look
19:45 • 2min
12
The Second Habit: Adopt a Bias Reaction
21:17 • 2min
13
The Importance of Bias for Action in Transition
23:25 • 2min
14
The Principle of Rigorousness and Speed
24:56 • 2min
15
How to Create Bias for Action in a Transition Moment
26:28 • 2min
16
The Importance of Making Space for Bold Bets
28:17 • 2min
17
How to Be a Successful CFO From Within Your Organization
30:38 • 2min
18
The Importance of CFOs in Strategic Decision Making
32:53 • 3min
19
The Different Lens for a New CFO
36:05 • 2min
20
The Importance of ESG for CFOs
38:02 • 2min
21
The Importance of Talent in a Transition Moment
40:15 • 2min
22
How to Be a Successful CFO
42:43 • 2min
23
The Relationship Between the CFO and the CEO
44:45 • 2min
24
Mikinsie Strategy and Corporate Finance: A Moment for the CFO to Lead
47:10 • 2min