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Chris Argent posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Meeting Summary: GENCFO Discussion on Task […]

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:36:37 +0000

Meeting Summary: GENCFO Discussion on Task Management, Productivity, and Skills Development by AI!

1. Task Management Tools and Their Benefits**
– – Task management tools (e.g., **Monday.com, Smart Sheets, Trello, Jira**) help structure workflows, especially for finance teams.
– These tools ensure visibility and accountability across… Read more

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Some excellent chat for lunch yesterday! Great to see […]

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:45:54 +0000

Some excellent chat for lunch yesterday! Great to see our Pro members doing their thing!

“What do we think about Lord Roses comments that hybrid working has put the UK
back 20 years?”

” Is anyone using any AI currently? What is it and what do you use it for?”

“CoPilot has now been integrated with Excel. Has anyone started using it?”

…and…

Chris Argent replied to the discussion in the forum

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:29:15 +0000

Share the link? I will let the person who asked it know (as we keep Pro and Exec events private) 👍

Tanbir Jasimuddin replied to the discussion in the forum

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:55:46 +0000

It just so happens that I will be running an event on this topic with a recruitment agency, at the end of January

Chris Argent started the discussion in the forum

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:36:12 +0000

A question we didn’t get to today!

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Today's Xmas Special Pro Member Lunch and Learn Summary […]

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:33:42 +0000

Today's Xmas Special Pro Member Lunch and Learn Summary – Finance workload, remote working sickness, and meeting snitches… it was so very festive! Ha ha!

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Our "special" Breakfast and Brunch session with […]

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:48:44 +0000

Our "special" Breakfast and Brunch session with some outstanding questions and answers!

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Great session today future skills, M&A and change!

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:54:56 +0100

Great session today future skills, M&A and change!

Kira Cluer posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: @si_ritchie @louisam I thought I would connect you both - […]

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:13:17 +0100

@si_ritchie @louisam I thought I would connect you both – it seems there is definitely a lot more budgeting chats to dive deep into 😋

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: The session was a "Lunch & Learn" hosted by Chris […]

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:08:53 +0100

The session was a "Lunch & Learn" hosted by Chris Argent from Generation CFO, following a lean coffee format. The main topics discussed were:

1. Remote working's impact on team management
2. SMEs keeping pace with AI and technological advancements
3. The changing nature of accounting skills and training

Chris Argent replied to the discussion in the forum

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:54:52 +0100

I was talking to our part time CMO yesterday who said he struggled with the concept of the Digital Finance Function.

I said to him, 2 decades ago Marketing started a new pathway called Digital Marketing. It wasn’t just marketing plus technology, it was a new career, a new capability, a new source of competitive advantage. Today, Digital Marketing…

Chris Argent replied to the discussion in the forum

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:54:36 +0100

Maybe we can start here, and dig deeper? “TWICE AS LIKELY”???? Come on people.
Source: Gartner CFO Survey (hot of the UK press)

Chris Argent replied to the discussion in the forum

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:39:41 +0100

Thanks Lynne! I like the format too. I think we will continue with it, just narrow the questions to one or two chosen topics, like your one.

The hope is there is a bit more focus on a subject and great learning!

Absence noted 👍🏻

Lynne Titley replied to the discussion in the forum Lunch & Learn Insights

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:42:34 +0100

PS. Disappointed not to be able to make this one! – I have an all day F2F work event that day.

Lynne Titley replied to the discussion in the forum Lunch & Learn Insights

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:41:50 +0100

I just want to say – I don’t think the L&L’s so far have failed at all! I’ve really enjoyed them! I love the lean coffee thing, it’s been fun. That said, it never hurts to try something new.

My theme suggestion: ways to optimise productivity and collaboration.

Chris Argent started the discussion in the forum Lunch & Learn Insights

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:03:42 +0100

Hi All, we get lots of questions at each L&L, so I thought this time around we could try to theme the session.

Instead of trying to cover every topic and every question and failing!!! (there are always soooo many to go through), I thought you could all suggest themes below, and I will choice one for the 12th.

Let me know and remember ALL PAID…

Kira Cluer posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: What day/time would you prefer our members events to […]

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:05:04 +0100

What day/time would you prefer our members events to be held?

We want to ensure that as many of you as possible can attend our Lunch & Learn so now the power is in your hands🔥

Just click the link below and fill out the form (it will take 10 seconds!) and have your say now!

https://forms.gle/gtuUBtoVW75vdr4T8

Kira Cluer posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: It was great to see everyone at todays Lunch & Learn🤩

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:07:08 +0100

It was great to see everyone at todays Lunch & Learn🤩

@lynnet @tishy @richking @soobs @veronikac @harpurman

We discussed:

Has FP&A beaten BI?
Cloud xP&A tools
How we get leaders to embrace new tech
What we want to hear at the GENCFO Academy

If you missed todays Lunch and Learn, feel free to pop your opinions in the chat or head to the Clubhouse and…

Kira Cluer posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: ⚠Pro Members⚠It's that time of the month again... the […]

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:37:19 +0100

⚠Pro Members⚠

It’s that time of the month again… the Lunch & Learn is back this Thursday and the list is already booming!

Last month we delved into ‘The generational gap’ and ‘how to be successful in a new role’.

Join myself and @chris-a this Thursday at 12pm for some another great session and remember, its lean coffee, so bring your questions…

Kira Cluer posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Anyone based up North fancy dinner next Wednesday?🥘I will […]

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:56:23 +0100

Anyone based up North fancy dinner next Wednesday?🥘

I will be heading up to Leeds next Wednesday for a GENCFO meet up dinner with some great senior finance leaders and there’s still a few spaces left!

It would be great to see some familiar community faces there to chat all about new/relevant topics over a nice relaxed dinner.

If you’d like to…

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Here is the summary of today's Lunch and Learn! Thanks […]

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:26:34 +0100

Here is the summary of today’s Lunch and Learn! Thanks @kirakhbach for organising!

And thanks to the Pro Members who support each other questions today; from AI and Chat GPT to GENz and generational gaps! See the summary for more insights.

Susie Gomez, I found a paper from 2018 on digital assets, and I don’t think much has changed since, tbh.…

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Organizations have an urgent need to develop […]

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:18:35 +0100

Organizations have an urgent need to develop reporting transparency in a way that builds trust and helps explain how they are creating long-term value by exploiting the data at their disposal and turning it into a strategic asset.

In order to help rebuild trust, organizations should utilize new technology to organize and analyze data and… Read more

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Hi All, I am buzzing with ideas for tomorrow's Lunch […]

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:37:41 +0100

Hi All, I am buzzing with ideas for tomorrow’s Lunch and Learn! It is going to be fun and a lovely chat with like minded people… so bring your lunch and your questions, see you at noon tomorrow!

Kira Cluer posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Did anyone catch todays Lunch & Learn? 🤩Thank you […]

Fri, 24 May 2024 13:23:44 +0100

Did anyone catch todays Lunch & Learn? 🤩

Thank you to everyone who joined and shared their insights, we dived deep into essential skills in finance and the generational gap!

@lynnet @stephenb @Adina @harv @justyna @tishy

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights:

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:46:51 +0100

Kira Cluer posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Who's joining today's Lunch & Learn?? 👀Grab your lunch […]

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:29:29 +0100

Who’s joining today’s Lunch & Learn?? 👀

Grab your lunch and get some questions lined up and join us at 12:30!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcO2urzMtGtKHBp3zXwtFppXvLnUU8eUk

Kira Cluer posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Hi everyone!Our next Lunch & Learn is next Thursday […]

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:06:10 +0100

Hi everyone!

Our next Lunch & Learn is next Thursday the 11th! Last month we dived into: Community Engagement, ESG Reporting and even McDonalds Robots 🤣🍔

Join us next Thursday and remember to bring your own questions and opinions!

You can sign up here! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcO2urzMtGtKHBp3zXwtFppXvLnUU8eUk

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Great session today, and loved the top impacts in 2024 […]

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:08:31 +0000

Great session today, and loved the top impacts in 2024 at the end!

Including;

Community Engagement,
Election,
Next career move,
McDonalds robots!,
ESG reporting,
PowerQuery! Massive opportunity,
And of course… AI!!!!

Kira Cluer posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: The GENCFO community team joined the Lunch and Learn and […]

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:04:16 +0000

The GENCFO community team joined the Lunch and Learn and we dived into some interesting topics… I may have even mentioned robots at McDonalds🤣🍔

It was great to see our usual members join alongside some new faces @mcruz and Robyn Richards!

Find a summary here – …

Kira Cluer posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Lunch and Learn is happening now! There is still time […]

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:44:34 +0000

Lunch and Learn is happening now! There is still time to join – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtdOChqjgpH9Ts0vXvP0z3A4sgIrIdEXnh😆

Sue Milne posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: @kira where can I find the future dates for the […]

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:28:29 +0000

@kira where can I find the future dates for the L&L sessions? I need to put them in my diary so I can make the time to come but I wasn’t sure if they happened at the same day and time each month.

Kira Cluer posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: What a great Lunch & Learn session today! I think it is […]

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:43:55 +0000

What a great Lunch & Learn session today! I think it is fair to say that myself and the team definitely learnt something new!!

Many great topics were discussed including ‘how are we developing people’ and we even dived into some potential topic ideas for Chris and Mikes Podcast – It’s not all about the numbers!👀

Thank you to all the Pro…

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights:

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:44:39 +0000

Chris Argent replied to the discussion What are the essential skills for the future of finance? in the forum Lunch & Learn Insights

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:34:32 +0000

Reply to What are the essential skills for the future of finance?

I just came off a Career webinar, where I was talking about this with @Andi and Becky. The list was long…

Communication

Curiosity

Connector/Networker

Resilience

Agility

There was a lot more…

Lynne Titley replied to the discussion How do you roadmap tech adoption effectively? in the forum Lunch & Learn Insights

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:32:56 +0000

Reply to How do you roadmap tech adoption effectively?

Following 😂

Lynne Titley replied to the discussion What are the essential skills for the future of finance? in the forum Lunch & Learn Insights

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:07:03 +0000

Reply to What are the essential skills for the future of finance?

Autodidactic learning (i.e. being able to self-educate & not being reliant on others to inform or train you). Certainly in the latter half of my career so far, I’ve been surrounded by people who are lacking either a) the knowledge, b) the time or c) the skillset (or a combination of those things) to be able to effectively train me on anything.…

Lynne Titley replied to the discussion How are you finding finance talent? in the forum Lunch & Learn Insights

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:00:37 +0000

Reply to How are you finding finance talent?

I haven’t found a method so far that’s more effective than using a trusted recruitment agent who’s known me for years, knows what I’m like, and knows what kind of people I want in my team.

Kira Cluer posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Did you miss this months edition of #GENCFOTalks?No need […]

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:12:10 +0000

Did you miss this months edition of #GENCFOTalks?

No need to worry as the replays are now available for you to watch on the platform!

Chris Argent started the discussion What is the biggest 'thing' that will impact us in 2024? in the forum Lunch & Learn Insights

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:10:53 +0000

What is the biggest 'thing' that will impact us in 2024?

From January Lunch and Learn

Chris Argent started the discussion How are you finding finance talent? in the forum Lunch & Learn Insights

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:07:28 +0000

How are you finding finance talent?

From January Lunch and Learn

Chris Argent started the discussion What are the essential skills for the future of finance? in the forum Lunch & Learn Insights

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:06:30 +0000

What are the essential skills for the future of finance?

From January Lunch and Learn

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Great session today team! Thank you :) Here is a summary […]

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:01:58 +0000

Great session today team! Thank you 🙂
Here is a summary for everyone who missed it.

I’ll add unanswered questions to the discussion forum now.

Chris Argent started the discussion How old is Santa? :) in the forum Lunch & Learn Insights

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:33:46 +0000

How old is Santa? :)

From December L&L – you can find out the answer here –

Chris Argent started the discussion How do you roadmap tech adoption effectively? in the forum Lunch & Learn Insights

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:32:03 +0000

How do you roadmap tech adoption effectively?

From December L&L

Chris Argent started the discussion What would you most like to see/change/do in 2024? in the forum Lunch & Learn Insights

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:31:12 +0000

What would you most like to see/change/do in 2024?

From December L&L

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Quite a few unanswered questions this month, so I will […]

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:29:01 +0000

Quite a few unanswered questions this month, so I will add them to the discussion board for everyone. Please share your ideas if you have the time!

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Lunch & Learn Insights: Check out some of the questions and unanswered […]

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:15:52 +0000

Check out some of the questions and unanswered questions from December’s L&L here – https://gencfo.codeomega.co.uk/news-feed/p/8654/