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Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Another interesting gathering of MINDS! Here is […]

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:48:38 +0000

Another interesting gathering of MINDS! Here is my summary…

We need to break the cycle of finance fixing everything and never making progress by prioritising improvement initiatives set up across the functions to fix the end-to-end problem, working on the causes, and maintaining upstream integrity, instead of continuing to absorb problems. GEN…

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: What a great start to the day on Tuesday at our […]

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:16:38 +0000

What a great start to the day on Tuesday at our Exec Mastermind!

We used our new trends guide to focus on the top priorities emerging from the community; today was putting people first, managing change fatigue and bringing yourself (and others) to work (whether that be in the office or not). It was a great peer to peer conversation with…

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Top topic of discussion today... How can you tell if […]

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:23:28 +0000

Top topic of discussion today… How can you tell if an organisation is stressed? (Thank you @mrmikerose )

We talk about people being stressed, but what about organisations?
Signs of stress; headcount freeze, crazy ideas for change, created in a negative space and
doesn’t land, barriers to change.
Signs of; Bad decision-making, mind games,…

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

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:06:05 +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 Mastermind 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!

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Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: This was the theme of this months Mastermind. I real […]

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:58:52 +0100

This was the theme of this months Mastermind. I real contra view on GENai, LLM’s, ChatGPT and the like!!!! – Why Your Team Must Use GENai, and You Shouldn’t | GENCFO (generationcfo.com)

The bottom line, some people in your team (depending on functional experience and AI experience) benefit more than others, so if you are going to start a GENai…

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Great Mastermind this morning - here are some of the […]

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:30:09 +0100

Great Mastermind this morning – here are some of the take aways!

1. Is there really a generational gap?

GENz have access to information sets things apart, in both good and challenging ways.
There is a gap, but what is the impact?
There are lots of expectations, not necessarily more innovative. Them and us?
Practicing flat hierarchy and including…

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Firstly, well done @mrmikerose for doing so well after […]

Fri, 24 May 2024 12:44:39 +0100

Firstly, well done @mrmikerose for doing so well after 4 hours sleep returning from Ethiopia!

The Exec had a great Mastermind today about Agility, referencing the Q2 research report, here are my key takeaways;

The realities of being busy, needing to deliver today? “Finance has all been always good at change, but we are a little too reactive,…

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Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Peer-to-peer chat is AMAZING! Just a quick shout-out to […]

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:15:36 +0000

Peer-to-peer chat is AMAZING! Just a quick shout-out to all the Exec Members who joined this morning, and here is a snippet of the chat.

Key Takeaways

Agility is part of the DFF Formula and Triple A
Agility means different things to different people, teams, organisations
Change and change management is central to Agility
Change is more complex…

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

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:11:46 +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!

Katherine Lees posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Really enjoyed yesterday morning's mastermind, lots […]

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:22:42 +0000

Really enjoyed yesterday morning’s mastermind, lots to think about to determine the challenges and goals for 2024

Chengai Ruredzo posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Great session this morning. Thank you everyone.

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:28:51 +0000

Great session this morning. Thank you everyone.

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: This morning Exec members gathered for another meeting […]

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:59:12 +0000

This morning Exec members gathered for another meeting of minds, sharing of ideas, and reality check! We dug into the definitions of AI and Automation, to raise awareness of what they are (beyond the hype), and discussed what they can do, what is deployed, and use cases for our teams.

As always, the exchange of ideas, and sharing of… Read more

Mike Rose posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Is it REALLY the first mastermind of 2024 next […]

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:53:43 +0000

Is it REALLY the first mastermind of 2024 next Tuesday?

YES is the answer…

I am looking forward to it! Who is coming along??

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Afternoon all, just a heads up on our Mastermind topics […]

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:54:16 +0000

Afternoon all, just a heads up on our Mastermind topics for 2024. @mrmikerose and I have been swotting up on things progressive and transformational, and look forward to hosting the Masterminds this year. If you want more information on these leadership meets, check out this primer – https://generationcfo.com/events/masterminds

Katherine Lees posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Really enjoyed this morning's mastermind, for me next […]

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:23:37 +0000

Really enjoyed this morning’s mastermind, for me next year is all about automation and process and seeing the back of the manual processes in 2023 had 4 months in my new role and a lot of challenges ahead to really drive the team and the business into 2024.

Kira Cluer posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: I was lucky enough to be able to join this […]

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:55:02 +0000

I was lucky enough to be able to join this mornings Mastermind with @mrmikerose ! Some great discussions about what everyone is most looking forward to in 2024 and what they want to leave behind in 2023!

It was great to see @tanbir-jasimuddin @MLT @Kat and @Dan_MJ ! I loved hearing all your thoughts🧠

One thing @mrmikerose asked us is ‘how would…

Mark Laine-Toner posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: For me measures need to have a human and […]

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:49:07 +0000

For me measures need to have a human and emotional connection. A number doesnt evoke a feeling. Enjoy the sesson Mike.

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: I loved today, as we did something completely […]

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:06:50 +0100

I loved today, as we did something completely different! The result (I hope) was a peer learning session that really helped.

We cover lots of leadership topics, here are two references from me;

1. The learning matrix can be used to help you prioritise learning. Note I tend to replace the “plan” box with “partner”!…

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Prioritize Which Data Skills Your Company Needs with This 2×2 Matrix

Data skills — the skills to turn data into insight and action — are the driver of modern economies. According to the World Economic Forum, computing and mathematically-focused jobs are showing the strongest growth, at the expense of less quantitative … Continue reading

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Another cracker of a Mastermind today, all based on […]

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:14:13 +0100

Another cracker of a Mastermind today, all based on Being more human in an AI world.

We leveraged our Triple A and DFF Formula and landed on a shortlist of activities we will be doing more of in the future. See pic’s below.

Next time we will be mixing things up a bit… watch this space!

Mike Rose posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: We are ALL data people!H/T Women in Data

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:55:41 +0100

We are ALL data people!

H/T Women in Data

https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenindata/

Georgie Berry joined the group Mastermind Insights

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:41:47 +0100

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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:58:09 +0100

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Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:01:17 +0100

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Today, @mrmikerose and I lead our mastermind about […]

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:35:30 +0100

Today, @mrmikerose and I lead our mastermind about the concept of the Digital Finance Function (that we celebrate at the DFF Awards), the triple-A of analytics, automation and agility and the FLIP (outcomes and people first transformation)…

My three takeaways from a lively discussion!

We share a common problem; improving agility – “Agility is…

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Great mastermind this week, on Agility.We looked at what […]

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 08:10:13 +0100

Great mastermind this week, on Agility.

We looked at what it means to CFOs and finance teams with some interesting points of view and peer learning.

My takeaways;

Its helpful to have a working definition of Agility
One leader had a great formula for success which aligned nicely to our need for greater agility.
Agility was more about responding…

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Recognise this guy @mrmikerose Listen here […]

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:47:42 +0100

Recognise this guy @mrmikerose

Listen here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/6o9qLVj1IJRkNusOQQeLg2?si=dfEwPqiGTTGRTY_HjKQuYQ&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A2RpyNi9frnncrld1nd9ido&t=2663

Mike Rose posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Well, we (@chris-a and I) have just finished this […]

Tue, 23 May 2023 08:55:08 +0100

Well, we (@chris-a and I) have just finished this month’s Mastermind session – it was a great turn out at 8am this morning to start the day with some brain food!

@becky was straight onto LinkedIn to let us know she enjoyed it! Thank you!

We shared the story of Coca-Cola and Classic Coke… how making decisions without evidence can lead to…

Sue Milne joined the group Mastermind Insights

Mon, 22 May 2023 15:48:46 +0100

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Org Design is critical to any change. I was on a call […]

Mon, 22 May 2023 09:24:22 +0100

Org Design is critical to any change. I was on a call this week that flashed up these two slides, which I think are a good overview and metaphor for WHY do need to tweak our org design in a digital-first world. What do you think?

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Whoop - AI ‘is clear and present danger to […]

Fri, 19 May 2023 22:36:39 +0100

Whoop – AI ‘is clear and present danger to education’

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7c4a6af2-f67d-11ed-bbd9-d67390476214?shareToken=d6ac67d3f8d1b7ff8b39a928c134c901

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AI ‘is clear and present danger to education’

Artificial intelligence is the greatest threat to education and the government is responding too slowly to its dangers, head teachers say.A coalition of leader

Mike Rose posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Thanks to all who responded relating to the potential […]

Mon, 15 May 2023 15:18:58 +0100

Thanks to all who responded relating to the potential topics for next weeks Mastermind…

With the upcoming release of the GENCFO research report into Analytics we are going to consider whether ‘CFOs heads are in the sand?’ (@chris-a can not be accused of hyperbole, right?).

In the coming sessions will look at digital strategies, skills…

Mike Rose posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Happy Friday!Star Trek Picard finished last week - what am […]

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:19:12 +0100

Happy Friday!

Star Trek Picard finished last week – what am I going to do with that time?

I know – I am going to ask you if you want to suggest a topic for the next Digital First Mastermind!

Shall we talk about:

* Digital and data skills that leaders need?

* What does digital leadership look like?

* Developing digital strategies?

* Why does digital…

Mike Rose posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: I was prompted to write a blog about Getting Results... […]

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:12:16 +0100

I was prompted to write a blog about Getting Results… you might find it interesting!

[It is short – I always aim for short and to the point! 😃]

https://medium.com/@mikeerose/getting-results-a6abb33e0c42?source=friends_link&sk=75515d30fbe1e53b8bd8cb5c172336a9

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Getting results!

It was suggested to me yesterday (26/4/23) that I hadn’t explained from my perspective why I had success in Ethiopia in helping the…

Mike Rose posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Just finished a thought provoking start to the day […]

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 08:25:19 +0100

Just finished a thought provoking start to the day talking about Artificial Intelligence and it’s potential impact on industry and day to day working life.

Some key thoughts that came out loud and clear:

* Need to be careful to not take AI outputs as fact, rather another opinion to consider

* There is potential for making finance jobs…

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: I love the ownership by leadership on this poll, but […]

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 21:21:12 +0100

I love the ownership by leadership on this poll, but is there enough awareness, understanding and mastery to safely delegate this one?

If your boss delegated technology or transformation to you, your team would you be able to lead it for the CFO?

@MLT @usha @josh @Chengai

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: See you tomorrow at 8 am!

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:41:09 +0100

See you tomorrow at 8 am!

Mike Rose posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Looking forward to the Mastermind next Tuesday - […]

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:35:51 +0100

Looking forward to the Mastermind next Tuesday – 25th…

We will be discussing artificial intelligence and it’s impact both now and in the near future.

It would be great to see you – if you want to whet your appetite then you could watch this TED talk -> …

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: One for the next Analytics MM!

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:07:44 +0000

One for the next Analytics MM!

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: As a CFO or Finance Director, staying ahead of the curve […]

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:54:48 +0000

As a CFO or Finance Director, staying ahead of the curve in today’s data-driven business landscape is crucial for success. #dataanalytics #digitaltransformation #automation #businessagility

That’s why GENCFO is here, and why we created the mastermind series for Exec members.

I have worked hard to produce high quality, relevant content for…

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Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Heads up - the next Mastermind for Exec Members is […]

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:13:33 +0000

Heads up – the next Mastermind for Exec Members is on Digital First Leadership on Tuesday March 28th at 8am.

If you hvent yet signed up, please DM me or @olivia for more info.

If you are a Basic or Pro Member, we also want to hear about your priorities and projects on this group., so if you have any questions just shout.

Note – Masterminds…

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Masterminds and GRoup Coaching it is! And great to see […]

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:44:49 +0000

Masterminds and GRoup Coaching it is! And great to see this is important to you all!

We only have a limited amount of time and resources, so it is important we focus on the right things. Masterminds are part of our Exec Membership, we have links to training and consulting providers, and our domain experts can help you too.

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Hi AllThank you for being part of our new Mastermind!Some […]

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:21:50 +0000

Hi All

Thank you for being part of our new Mastermind!

Some of you are joining as learners, some as experts, some as observers… a very exciting blend of brains.

Sessions are a combination of brainstorming, education, peer learning, accountability and support facilitated by Mike Rose and hosted by me.

In Tuesday’s session, 28th Feb, we will…

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: The next Mastermind is on 28th Feb at 8 am. It will be […]

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:03:44 +0000

The next Mastermind is on 28th Feb at 8 am.

It will be an expertly led, educational session on Digital First Leadership with @mrmikerose !

What to join, please DM me or @olivia

Kira Cluer joined the group Mastermind Insights

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:34:20 +0000

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: Hi All, the next mastermind will be from 8 am to 9 am […]

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:00:03 +0000

Hi All, the next mastermind will be from 8 am to 9 am on 28th Feb, hosted by me and facilitated by @mrmikerose

Topic – Digital First Leadership aka Data Literate Leaders

More details to follow, but do like or add your names below if available to join.

Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights: To join a Mastermind, please request to join one here […]

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 18:36:42 +0000

To join a Mastermind, please request to join one here – https://gencfo.codeomega.co.uk/groups/mastermind-groups/subgroups/

They are listed under subgroups,. We suggest participating in one Mastermind at a time.