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Staying Sharp as a CFO: Insider Tips from Melissa Howatson


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CFOs are experts in growing a business, navigating volatile economic environments, and acting as leaders inside and outside the organization. But as they focus on these big-picture problems, they naturally become removed from many day-to-day operations. It can be a challenge to stay sharp on basic skills and informed on new trends and technologies. 

Thomas Krolak, Director of FP&A at Vena, has a front-row seat to how our CFO and show host, Melissa Howatson, handles this challenge. In this episode, Thomas and Melissa flip the script, with Thomas interviewing Melissa about how to stay sharp as a CFO. Melissa discusses some best practices for continued learning, as well as some humbling moments in her leadership career.

Learn how CFOs keep their tactical skills sharp as they move a little farther away from the day-to-day action.

Discussed In This Episode:
  • How to stay up-to-date on trends as a busy CFO
  • The value of sharing information with your peers, mentors, and wider network
  • How to get the most ROI out of conferences and other outside learning opportunities
  • The importance of brushing up on the basics from time-to-time
  • Learning from your rising stars
...more
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