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Edith Hamilton

June 6, 2024

6 Ways to Build Momentum in Your First 60 Days as CFO

Edith Hamilton

June 6, 2024

6 Ways to Build Momentum in Your First 60 Days as CFO

Month 2 of your First 90 Days as CFO, the 10-second headlines are: (1) Focus your energy · (2) Identify your best sources of insight · (3) Prepare for early tests of your authority · (4) Build credibility · (5) Have the resources conversation · (6) Secure tangible results: 2-3 early wins

Edith Hamilton

May 30, 2024

7 Ways to Set Yourself Up for Success in Your First 30 Days as CFO

Edith Hamilton

May 30, 2024

7 Ways to Set Yourself Up for Success in Your First 30 Days as CFO

Create your 90-day plan in your first week or so, even if only in bullets. Specify goals, priorities, milestones and target dates. Share a draft with your CEO and operating partners to create clarity and alignment on how you’ll spend your time, what you’ll do, and what you’ll postpone addressing. Focus on the fundamentals. Neutralize your vulnerabilities. And have these 3 conversations with your boss.