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The Role of the CFO has Changed. What Does This Mean for Companies?

Planview

Building on our previous discussion about Chris’s journey , this post focuses on the traits that define successful CFOs and how they can navigate the complexities of modern finance. Traditional budgets often fall short, so being able to move investments frequently helps keep the company agile.

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Unlocking the Future of Value Stream Management: 5 Key Insights from VSMC’s 2023 Report

Planview

The Value Stream Management Consortium (VSMC) has become, over the past three years, a pivotal entity in championing the principles and practices of Value Stream Management. By interconnecting value streams, organizations can drastically reduce lead times, making delivery more predictable and agile.

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Working together to shape innovation for meaningful change

Paul Hobcraft

Within the value proposition, we actively shape these journeys, building adaptability, agility and innovation for long-term success in the changing business environment we all face today. A landscape and the navigation skills that provide the adaptability and agility needed for successful innovation in the current business landscape.

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Mastering the Game: Corporate Executives and the Art of Startup Investment

Leapfrogging

CVC units often focus on securing a competitive advantage by investing in startups with innovative technologies or business models that align with the corporation’s strategic goals. By engaging with and investing in startups, companies can gain insights into emerging technologies, trends, and business practices.

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”.

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Constructing the innovation mandate

Paul Hobcraft

That group should possess a deep understanding of the existing organization’s strategy, business models, operations and culture and a wider appreciation of the innovation landscape, the “fields of opportunity” and the emerging practices of innovation management. What should be in a “typical” innovation mandate?

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New Business Designs can be delivered through a Business Ecosystem Approach.

Paul Hobcraft

When looking at radically different thinking and design in business, where Ecosystems become central, you need to ask yourself what industries would benefit from such an alternative design and thinking due to the changing complexities and challenges they are facing. Manufacturing: Challenges: Industry 4.0

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