Meeting Social Goals and Stakeholder Expectations

March 12, 2008

If you believe strongly that businesses have a responsibility to be good citizens, you’ve got a lot of company.

Deals in the Downturn

May 1, 2008

For savvy acquirers, the plummeting pace of mergers and acquisitions means a better chance of unearthing great buys.

Matching Matters

May 1, 2008

Finding the right balance between an FAO provider's approach and your needs can prevent some severe headaches later. Here are some matchmaking best practices.

050608_Beyer.jpg

Overcoming Organizational Obstacles

May 6, 2008

Damon Beyer, Partner, Katzenbach Partners LLC, discusses how organizational tensions are locking out finance leaders from playing more transformational roles and how leaders can overcome organizational hurdles by putting tensions to work.

050808_adolph.jpg

Keeping Deals On Track

May 8, 2008

Gerry Adolph, senior vice president, Booz Allen Hamilton, discusses how the slowing economy, along with lower stock prices, has changed the M&A landscape and what best practices can help finance executives to keep their deals on track.

050208_stalk.jpg

How to Respond to the China Riptide

May 2, 2008

George Stalk, senior partner, Boston Consulting Group, discusses best practices and strategies to deal with what he refers to as the China riptide, a phenomenon through which the amount of goods washing up on American shores today is overwhelming the capacity of our infrastructure. “It’s the hidden costs of a long supply chain that are the real killers,” explains Stalk, within the pages of his new book titled 5 Future Strategies You Need Right Now (Harvard Business Press, 2007).

031208_kriz.jpg

Weighing Your Outsourcing Options

March 12, 2008

Steven Kirz, principal, Pace Harmon LLC, shares some insights from an article he coauthored for the May issue of Business Finance magazine .

050508_Harvey.jpg

Avoiding Transformation Pitfalls

May 5, 2008

Doug Harvey, managing director of Navigant Consulting's finance advisory practice, explains how to avoid transformation snags and stay on the path despite the ebb and flow of market cycles.

Have Map, Will Travel

May 1, 2008

Managing transformation initiatives through the ebb and flow of today's unforgiving market cycles can become a very stressful and daunting endeavor. Buckle up and consult a thoughtful road map.

The Leadership Skills That Drive M&A Success

May 5, 2008

Managers, not markets, are the key to success in mergers and acquisitions. The human touch can help leaders sidestep the cultural and organizational issues that plague most deals.

How to Get a Grip on S&OP

May 2, 2008

Manoj K. Singh, associate partner in the supply chain strategy practice with IBM Global Business Services, talked with Business Finance about best practices and technologies that can transform the S&OP process.