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Interim CEO Posts: Intense, and Eye-Opening
Many finance chiefs take on the role reluctantly, wishing to stick with their finance roots.
October 1, 2011
Last month's dismissal of Carol Bartz as CEO of Yahoo and the appointment of finance chief Tim Morse as her interim replacement once again raise two related questions: Are CFOs qualified to be chief executives, even for a short while? And, more to the point, do they want the job? Read more...
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Do CFOs Make Sense as Temp CEOs?
Many finance chiefs take on the role reluctantly, wishing to stick with their finance roots. September 14, 2011
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How to Make the Best Choice in a Storm
Since it's not possible to anticipate all possible events, CFOs must learn how to roll with the unexpected. August 10, 2011
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Enemy Number One: The Clock
So much to do and so little time is a common CFO lament, according to a recent survey. July 6, 2011
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Women CFOs: Still at 9%
There are 11 new female CFOs in the Fortune 500, but the percentage of women finance chiefs remains the same. June 22, 2011
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Attention Deficit
How to balance important strategic projects with routine responsibilities. May 1, 2011
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Lean Times Call for New Leadership Traits
High on the list are adaptability, humility, and telling it like it is, leadership experts say. March 18, 2011
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How Would CFOs Fare on the Couch?
The results might not be pretty, but longtime Harvard Business School psychiatrist Barrie Greiff could offer some wisdom. November 5, 2010
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Boards: What's Your Max?
Directorships have much to offer CFOs, but companies are increasingly putting restrictions on these opportunities. July 6, 2010
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Best (and Worst) Overseas Assignments
A new ranking of world cities by the quality of life they offer can help companies determine how much an expat assignment should pay. June 4, 2010
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