Tag: financial leadership

July 2014 Coaching Workshop

This July 2014 Coaching Workshop marks another round of Strategic CFO Coaching Workshops.  July 2014 Coaching Workshop While three days of our four-day July workshop are dedicated to existing students, we are excited to be offering openings for a new class! The new students will participate in this July 2014 Coaching Workshop as their first day

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True Definition of Entrepreneur

The True Definition of Entrepreneur What is the true definition of entrepreneur? Some say that it is a person who runs a business at his own financial risk and others may say it is someone who organizes and manages any enterprise. However do those “textbook” definitions truly define an entrepreneur in this day and age?

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Leadership Action Plan

Effective leaders must not only have a vision that inspires others, but must be able to execute this vision successfully to ensure that it becomes a reality.  But, how do you ensure successful execution in today’s rapidly changing and dynamic business world?  Through focused and intentional leadership development. Leadership Action Plan Consider the following leadership

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CEO’s Role in a Company

There is some confusion about just what exactly is the CEO’s role in a company. Some people think it is to be the manager of the organization. Others think it might be to be the face of the company to the public. CEO’s Role in a Company Let’s ask the question another way. How does

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Should You Outsource Your C-Suite?

In last week’s issue of the Houston Business Journal, Molly Ryan reports on how businesses in Houston are looking to augment the leadership of their companies by outsourcing their C-suite executive positions.  Ryan interviewed several leaders and clients of Houston-area outsourced executives firms, myself included, to get their perspective on what is driving the trend and

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Excellence in Leadership

This past Friday, more than 400 people gathered at the Hilton Post Oak for the HBJ CFO of the Year awards luncheon to recognize excellence in Houston-area financial leadership. Winners from each of the 10 categories were chosen from a pool of 60 nominees. They were then narrowed down to a field of 29 finalists.

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What is a Business Model?

Entrepreneurs and businesspeople have many different definitions of what is a business model. Business Model Definition In the simplest form, business models are the method and strategy that a business or organization uses to operate. This includes the purpose, systems, and people that work together to add value to customers. These components can either be

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Write an Action Plan

See Also: How to Run an Effective Meeting SWOT Analysis How to Respond to an Imminent Disaster Threat How to Prepare a Flash Report Write an Action Plan When you write an action plan, it is more than just how to get organized. The primary purpose of the action plan is to serve as the

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Controller vs Comptroller

See Also: Controller Controller vs CFO The Importance of Knowing Your Leadership Competencies Flash Reports Are a Game Changer Controller vs Comptroller What is the difference is between a controller vs comptroller? At the end of the day, the controller vs comptroller relationship is not all too diverse. A controller is a person that is

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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – AICPA

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Definition The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is a professional organization for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Furthermore, this organization is based in the United States. The organization dates back to 1887. The AICPA creates the CPA examination. Then, they grade the CPA examination. In addition, it

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Advisory Board Best Practices

See Also: How to Run an Effective Meeting Future of the Accounting Workforce How To Train People For Success Advisory Board Agreement How to Hire New Employees How to form an Advisory Board Advisory Board Best Practices Best Practices of advisory board management include setting an agenda, communicating with members and soliciting recommendations. Once you

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Advisory Board Agreement

See Also: Advisory Board Best Practices Benefits of Advisory Boards Form an Advisory Board How to Manage your Lawyer How to write an Action Plan Advisory Board Agreement Whereas ____ (Company Name) (Company) desires to have ____ (Board Member) (Member) participate as a member of the (Company Name) Advisory Board (Board) and Member desires to

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