Using the McKinsey 7-S framework
This framework can help with the coordination of your organisation’s strategy execution.
How can accounting save our water and our food supply?
There are significant water issues in many regions around the globe, in both developing and industrialized nations.
Principles for the Long-term Perspective
In the Book Excerpt from the most recent McKinsey Quarterly, authors Dominic Barton and Mark Wiseman summarize the thoughts of several contributors to the collection of essays Perspectives on the Long-term.
Do finance professionals hold back the corporate sustainability agenda?
My latest research and report: Redressing the balance: How management accountants drive sustainable corporate strategies was inspired by an article in national UK newspaper, The Guardian.
Why you need to understand the risks of the open workforce
As somebody who takes a keen interest in global events and developments, one of my annual ‘must read’ reports is the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report.
Building with new BRICS: The Lucky Seven
One of the things highlighted by the recent financial crisis about investing in emerging economies is the importance of good governance.
Being a Business Partner in the Big Data World
For many management accountants, the world of big data can seem as distant as Earth is from Mars (225 million kms, if I am being precise).
Five steps to improve ethical performance
Ethics is a growing priority for business leaders but they are struggling to embed an ethical culture. To fully embed an ethical culture, organisations must improve training, communication and leadership.
Integrated thinking: understand your business and make better decisions
Creating value is essential to any business. Therefore, understanding how your business creates value is a vitally important factor in running your business.
Why we're excited about the CGMA exam
Excited? About an exam? Seriously? Yes, seriously.