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Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:20:13 +0000

The biggest question for me is if Olga is ‘the good’ … am I ‘the bad’ or ‘the ugly’?

In reply to - Kira Cluer posted an update in the group GENCFO Clubhouse

Olga Rudakova joined @chris-argent and @mrmikerose on the #INAATN podcast where they dived into ‘The Good, The Bad and The Ugly’ side of data! Check […]

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:45:27 +0000

I am not massively happy with how hard my shirt is having to work there!

In reply to - Chris Argent posted an update in the group GENCFO Clubhouse

Caption competition? @mrmikerose @kiracluer

We had our Christmas do last Wednesday and ended up in a karaoke bar…

Guess who shone! 🤣

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 08:24:49 +0100

The MIDDLE?

In reply to - Chris Argent posted an update in the group GENCFO Clubhouse

Next year we are adding an annual ‘whole community’ gathering to our calendar, the absolute cherry on the top of our community!

We want as many people […]

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:08:11 +0100

Clearly you missed the memo that I am *away* in July.

🙁

I am afraid I am in the US on 17th – but – assuming the pizza keeps I will be there for the next go (holidays allowing)

In reply to - Lynne Titley posted an update in the group GENCFO Clubhouse

Would anyone be interested in joining a totally informal, unofficial meetup somewhere on the central south coast one day, to have a coffee and chat […]

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Tue, 21 May 2024 07:18:22 +0100

obvs

In reply to - Lynne Titley posted an update in the group GENCFO Awards So… Is anyone here going to the Gennys?

Mike Rose and Katherine Lees are now connected

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:10:29 +0100

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:24:47 +0100

Yep. I am up for this – but also ‘not an accountant’…

In reply to - Lynne Titley posted an update in the group GENCFO Clubhouse

Would anyone be interested in joining a totally informal, unofficial meetup somewhere on the central south coast one day, to have a coffee and chat […]

Mike Rose and Muhammad Anis Younus are now connected

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:05:37 +0100

Mike Rose and Lesley Smith are now connected

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:22:39 +0100

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 18:00:35 +0000

It is pretty bad isn’t it. I mean it doesn’t even sound like complicated numbers…

In reply to - Chris Argent to Mike Rose Has anyone else been in a position presenting the wrong numbers, that you cant get out of? Oh dear, Treasury Chief Secretary Laura Trott. Thanks @mrmikerose

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:59:53 +0000

It was AWESOME is what I think…

I may be a little bit ‘AI’ there… (biased)

But I really enjoyed the chat with @becky and @chris-a

In reply to - Kira Cluer to Becky Glover

Have you caught up with the new #INAATN episode? They covered the challenges of networking and how to make it easier with one of our Exec Members @becky 👏

You can catch it here […]

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

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:57:19 +0000

Is it REALLY the first mastermind of 2024 next Tuesday?

YES is the answer…

I am getting ready and really looking forward to it!

Who is coming along??

If you want to know how to join us – drop @olivia a message!

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??

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:11:37 +0000

In reply to - Mike Rose posted an update in the group GENCFO Clubhouse

In preparation for recording today’s New Year pod – I decided to do a bit of a retro and forward look ->

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Mike Rose posted an update in the group GENCFO Clubhouse: In preparation for recording today's New Year pod - […]

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:11:06 +0000

In preparation for recording today’s New Year pod – I decided to do a bit of a retro and forward look ->

https://medium.com/@mikeerose/2024-its-not-all-about-the-numbers-45dce6e16883?source=friends_link&sk=e2c74f3ce515ddf2128ce5f997501d8d

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2024 — It’s not all about the numbers!

2023 has been interesting!

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:58:39 +0000

You still getting that delivered?

[Seriously] Here is a great article and onward link to AI film (that is not your Old McDonald AiAiO)

https://apple.news/Aw5S8m8IYR7OYVh32DSM0eg

In reply to - Chris Argent posted an update in the group CFO Tech Buyers Squad

British press keeping it real 😂

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:31:48 +0000

Well, me for one…

Do I wear the Depeche T or the shirt..?

In reply to - Kira Cluer posted an update in the group GENCFO Clubhouse

Who’s excited for Thursday??

Mike Rose replied to the discussion Data management in Finance in the forum GENCFO Clubhouse

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:03:50 +0000

Reply to Data management in Finance

Agreed – data maturity models can be very helpful.

Although, sometimes, they are not accessible to non-data people… which is where a skill and experience in how to communicate what a maturity assessment actually means can be important 😉

Mike Rose replied to the discussion Academy Q's - Finance and business speak different languages. What should we do? in the forum GENCFO Clubhouse

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:08:51 +0000

Reply to Academy Q's - Finance and business speak different languages. What should we do?

Start by always explaining things as if you were explaining to your (non-finance) mother…

Use language they would understand…

If they WOULDN”T understand – then perhaps the person in the business you are talking to might not.

AND

Do not be afraid to ask the business if YOU do not understand what they are saying… just because you are a…

Mike Rose replied to the discussion Data management in Finance in the forum GENCFO Clubhouse

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:20:40 +0000

Reply to Data management in Finance

More than happy to chat about them (I have helped put together and am now looking at using in practical applications… including the 2 private beta tools linked at the bottom of this site) -> https://theodi.org/news-and-events/news/the-odi-announces-new-framework-of-data-practices-and-private-beta-of-two-new-tools/

theodi.org

The ODI announces new framework of data practices and private beta of two new tools

The ODI announces its new framework of data practices and a private beta of two new tools to help organisations assess whether their data practices are trustworthy at the ODI Summit.

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:43:57 +0000

TL:DR – I agree.

Dogmatic application of project management approaches has always seemed ridiculous to me. I remember going on Prince2 practitioner training and my mind being blown at the bureaucracy and complexity (which in some circumstances is probably appropriate – but in ALL?)

What the issue really is, is that agile approaches – which… Read more

In reply to - Lynne Titley posted an update in the group GENCFO Clubhouse So this just popped up on my LinkedIn and, after a great round table on transformation today, I thought I’d ask you guys’ opinions on […]

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:49:03 +0000

Did some one say muppets?

In reply to - Mike Rose posted an update in the group #GENCFOacademy

Remember “It’s NOT all about the numbers”!

The NEWEST (only) podcast featuring @chris-a and myself!

Available on all podcast platforms – just do a search!

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Mike Rose posted an update in the group #GENCFOacademy: Remember "It's NOT all about the numbers"!The […]

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:48:27 +0000

Remember “It’s NOT all about the numbers”!

The NEWEST (only) podcast featuring @chris-a and myself!

Available on all podcast platforms – just do a search!

You can JOIN US as co-host on an episode – email podcast@generationcfo.com

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:22:10 +0000

Thanks @LynneT – and thanks for your input in the chat!!

In reply to - Mike Rose posted an update in the group #GENCFOacademy

I am waiting for Day 2 to begin… I hope you are excited for the day!

You could even come and join me, @MLT @Cecile and Jeanette at 1030 to hear us chat […]

Mike Rose: Thanks for those who just attended the session on Secrets […]

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:21:33 +0000

Thanks for those who just attended the session on Secrets to a Successful Transformation – I missed a question out -> @MLT, @Cecile, Jeanette feel free to chip in ->

Is there such a thing as ‘over-communicating’?

<- In my view, in the context of a transformation or a change project then ‘NO’. It is critical to increase the chances of success…

Mike Rose posted an update in the group #GENCFOacademy: I am waiting for Day 2 to begin... I hope you are […]

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:28:45 +0000

I am waiting for Day 2 to begin… I hope you are excited for the day!

You could even come and join me, @MLT @Cecile and Jeanette at 1030 to hear us chat about ‘The Secrets of a Successful Transformation’ (Otherwise known as tips and tricks learned from NOT necessarily succeeding all the time!)

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:13:19 +0000

Some thoughts:

(1) Don’t assume they are the smart people – it is likely YOU are the expert in YOUR work!
(2) Explain the same thing in as many different ways as you can think of, regularly (Sometimes ‘executives’ forget what they have previously said / agreed to)
(3) Use other experts to support your point (bizarrely an external person saying… Read more

In reply to - Lynne Titley posted an update in the group #GENCFOacademy

Can we talk about “get buy-in from executives”? Two things I think – 1) what if you struggle to do that at all, and 2) what if you *think* you have it, […]

Mike Rose replied to the discussion Which do you fear most? Clowns or Data? in the forum GENCFO Clubhouse

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:44:02 +0000

Reply to Which do you fear most? Clowns or Data?

I did also say that most of my work over the years has been as a result of ‘clowns with data’.

And to be clear @LynneT – when I say clowns… I do NOT mean Clowns…

🤡

https://whatpub.com/pubs/HAS/00795/clowns-southampton

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Clowns, Southampton

Clowns is the bar above the renowned nightclub 'Jesters', in the student night spot area of Bevois Valley. It usually remains closed during university student holidays though Facebook claims it opens occasionally.

Mike Rose and Mark Laine-Toner are now connected

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:40:02 +0100

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/

Mike Rose and Dima Rezaev are now connected

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:33:00 +0100

Mike Rose replied to the discussion Result - How important are team events to your company culture? in the forum GENCFO Clubhouse

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:27:53 +0100

Reply to Result - How important are team events to your company culture?

Pretty important! –

When at Defra I went to the Peak District to look at restoration projects with the team…

When at Environment Agency I took a group of my team and our key customers into the Thames Barrier and walked under the river…

When at the Open Data Institute I set up ‘Post Its at the Pub’ – which was a team building session where…

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:09:02 +0100

I enjoyed this MM… 8am is always a shock – but it is amazing how quickly everyone is up to speed.

In reply to - Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights

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 […]

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:53:38 +0100

🤪!

In reply to - Chris Argent posted an update in the group #GENCFOsummit

@sarahcourtman i had no idea this was out today – its definitely time to call ourselves Transformers – Finance in disguise 😂 (sorry @mrmikerose 😱)

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Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:38:32 +0100

I am wondering if I can use this video to help educate my kids as to why they should listen to me 🤣😜

In reply to - Chris Argent posted an update in the group CFO Tech Buyers Squad

Adding the final touches to our FLIP Training campaign, so much fun! 😆

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Thu, 25 May 2023 10:12:52 +0100

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Thu, 25 May 2023 10:12:20 +0100

Aaarrrgh!

In reply to - Val Elliott posted an update in the group #GENCFOsummit

Feeling the need to get into a pirate costume for day 2 of the summit. Unfortunately cannot find an eye patch only the airline sleep mask.

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Tue, 23 May 2023 09:32:53 +0100

We may need to think about extending the MM sessions… hmmm sounds like a ‘watch this space’!

In reply to - Mike Rose posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights

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 […]

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…

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Mon, 22 May 2023 14:59:47 +0100

I like this. I wonder at what point you decide you need a house, or you need plumbing… when do you decide that you will super insulate and go passive rather than traditional boiler and radiator… there is depth!

In reply to - Chris Argent posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights

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 […]

Mike Rose posted an update in the group #GENCFOsummit: Hey I am Mike! I am on the panel for a session, […]

Mon, 22 May 2023 14:41:19 +0100

Hey I am Mike! I am on the panel for a session, facilitating another session and working with @chris-a to deliver a GENCFO MASTERMIND SPECIAL – Directing the disruption!!

Looking forward to the Summit – well done to the GENCFO team for bringing together such an exciting looking programme!

🤩

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Mon, 15 May 2023 15:23:40 +0100

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 and Marie Speakman are now connected

Tue, 09 May 2023 14:03:10 +0100

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Tue, 09 May 2023 12:17:49 +0100

Thanks for the summary – one of the things I (still) find interesting is the way we talk about ‘data’ as if it is all the same. The summary point in this doc around data being everywhere links to this point.

There are datasets within a business and outside of a business that are useful for somethings and not suitable for others…… Read more

In reply to - Chris Argent posted an update in the group #GENCFOmeet London CFO don't care about analytics effort, but reputations matter, so maybe they should!

Mike Rose and Kira Cluer are now connected

Tue, 02 May 2023 15:45:39 +0100

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:03:05 +0100

@mazza too!

In reply to - Mike Rose posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights

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 […]

Mike Rose posted a new activity comment

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:02:14 +0100

and @sarahcourtman 😇

In reply to - Mike Rose posted an update in the group Mastermind Insights

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 […]

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…