CFOs are in a tough, yet strategic position. Working with them is work; and it should be. How to work with them so that they are a Go rather than a No is a three-stop journey that you lead.
I’ve been seeing a lot of mergers taking place, and with it, inheritance of another leader’s team. The work that follows between yours and theirs isn’t always smooth and often is troublesome. Unless you pay attention to one key factor effective CIOs agree has been their key.
We rely too often on our own credibility or research or vendor propaganda to sell our proposals. We rely too little on the best way we know that what we know is right.
We all work with people who are risk-averse. Reframing their perspective, and doing three things that support your cause will help move them to the right decision.
Sometimes good initiatives stall. That might be the case with you and generative AI. Don’t let your interest get distracted. Use this checklist to open incredible opportunities for you and your team.