Leading Change From The CFO's Desk - Part 2 #105

We're back with part two of our conversation on managing change and driving innovation. Join host Damien Martin and change and project management specialists John Gamble and Gary Farrar as they continue their discussion on leading change in any organization that was tapped in front of a live audience at a Financial Executives International event in Chicago, IL on February 27, 2020. This special two-part interview covers strategic perspectives on change management and an opportunity to hear about and learn from BKD’s internal innovation efforts. Here’s what’s covered in part two (give episode 104 a listen for part one): Collaboration in a remote environment @ 1:54 Working with resistors as a new person on the team @ 3:49 Tips for approaching cost reduction projects and post-merger integrations @ 6:09 Innovation is a slice of change management @ 7:27 The horizons and types of innovation @ 10:27 How BKD is approaching innovation @ 12:56 Failing fast and other concepts from the lean start up world @ 18:37 A client story of BKD innovation @ 24:49 Score carding as a type of incremental innovation @ 27:53 Innovation for organizations other than professional services firms @ 28:35 Key action items for CFOs @ 31:58 Managing profitability and innovation @ 36:38 Tips for family-owned and closely held businesses @ 40:47 Key takeaways @ 44:13 Learn more about our guests here and watch the video of the full interview here. GET MORE “SIMPLY TAX” We’re excited to also provide video content to strengthen your tax mind! Check it out on our YouTube channel. A complete archive of our episodes is available on our website and YouTube playlist. We’d love to hear from you! Email feedback and questions to [email protected]. Connect with Damien on social media! LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube