“what makes a good executive director?”Vision, leadership, passion, and patience are common answers offered by board members and executive directors themselves. The most unusual (and perhaps telling) answer, though, is one that will (but shouldn’t) surprise: the board. ...
A good IT operations manager is a rare individual. Success as an IT ops manager requires a range of capabilities that might not be needed for more technical jobs in IT. Hopefully, an IT operations manager hasn't gotten their position due to thePeter Principle, where a person is deemed good...
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is a process document that describes in detail the way that an operator should perform a given operation. SOPs involve the purpose of the operation, the equipment and materials required, how to perform the set-up and operations required for the process, how ...
Effective risk management processes also deliver valuable insights into the potential implications of different business decisions. As a result, they help leaders improve their strategic decision-making and can lead to improvements in operations, such as better quality control or streamlined workflows. Mix...
Matthew Sommer is the COO of Brolik, a digital agency focused on web design, digital strategy, branding and video. As COO, Matt handles all of the day to day operations at Brolik, ensuring that the team has the resources and tools needed to grow and streamline internal processe...
❌ Unreliable connectors: Many data integration platforms use third-party data connectors, which are unreliable and have different bandwidth or refresh rates, which makes your reports less dependable. ❌ Learning curve: Creating basic reports on Looker Studio is relatively easy, but things get comp...
The “war for talent” reads like headlines from many years ago, but it has never gone away, says Eleanor Nickerson, director of UK operations for Top Employers. Many companies they have researched are short of talents. Though the companies may receive many applications, they cannot find the ...
Former executive vice president and CFO of Tyco International and CFO of Global Operations at PepsiCo. He serves on the boards of Amcor, GFL Environmental, and Rite Aid.A focus on growth doesn’t come naturally to most finance people, however. “CFOs tend ...
If you’re a startup, you don’t need to build out incredibly detailed spreadsheets. Just take broad strokes to get a rough idea of what it will take to make your business successful and if it even makes financial sense to start a business. ...
Leadership means leading and inspiring people or groups towards a common goal or vision. A good leader has vision, integrity, empathy, and communicates well to inspire trust and motivate people. They create an environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and advancement. Leadership is visible...