Issue Library
CGMA Magazine, Issue 1 – 2015
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How to foster collaboration
To spark collaboration, work on building relationships, breaking down barriers, and leading by example, advises Lynda Gratton, professor of management practice at London Business School.
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How to lead an effective team
Focusing on outcomes — rather than methods — promotes a sense of ownership, boosts performance, and fosters creativity. Mark Fritz, an adjunct professor at the IE Business School in Madrid, explains how.
What we can learn from the best — and worst — leaders
Bob Paladino, CPA, CGMA, outlines five skills that management accountants can learn from the best leaders and managers. 3 ways to keep your finance team engaged
Craig Harnett, CPA, CGMA, the CFO of the National Hockey League, shares strategies he uses to engage his finance team of 44 employees in New York City and Montreal. Finding opportunities in the MINTs
Advancing globalisation is unlocking rapid-growth markets where investors willing to take the risk can find opportunities galore. Scaling up successfully
Hootsuite CFO James Rumble, ACMA, CGMA, outlines the building blocks of rapid expansion. Funding radical ideas
Keith Goffin, a professor of innovation and new product development at Cranfield School of Management, explains the criteria by which management accountants should evaluate projects and drive innovation. The SMART alternative to Big Data
Lost in a sea of data that delivers no value? Bernard Marr, CEO of the Advanced Performance Institute, explains how to convert raw information into real business results. 8 best practices for aligning strategy, planning, and risk
Providing effective governance presents boards and management with a formidable challenge. Learn how Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. does it. FP&A can help guide the journey
James Miln, ACMA, CGMA, the senior director of investor relations at Yahoo, shares how companies can improve the effectiveness of their financial planning and analysis teams. Finding the extrovert within
To meet the growing demands of the role, finance professionals must be comfortable communicating critical information — with a microphone in hand. Oral Dowell, CPA, CGMA, explains how.