With remote working, the time has arrived for all to think about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) through a much broader lens than before. Companies have been primarily focusing on increasing diversity of gender and race and have spent less focus on creating an inclusive environment for people with diverse abilities and disabilities.
No matter the organization’s size, silos slow down the effectiveness and create inefficiencies hindering the organization from succeeding in the fast-changing world. Finance is the perfect department to be an ally and break the siloes.
$31.2 billion worth of retail products and services were purchased using cryptocurrencies by Americans. And Bitcoin’s biggest backers are Millennial men who live in cities and make more than $75000 a year. PayPal was the first major company to tap into this growing consumer market.
Skills – like being nimble, agile, faster decision making – learned during the pandemic must not be forgotten. Applying the leadership lessons learned during 2020 will help leaders flourish in 2021 regardless of the circumstances!
Technology is everywhere, and to satisfy consumers’ need for instant feedback, companies face the challenge of bringing relevant and timely insights to consumers at a moment’s notice.
A leader has the responsibility to embrace the change and guide their team through this change, achieving the ultimate goal – improved productivity through technology and increased value-add to the enterprise through data-driven decisions. – Judy Romano
The Finance function has rarely been described as cutting edge or the center of innovation – but that is changing. Finance is becoming a catalyst for change.
Companies have turned to data to fast-track the process and enhance their decision making. Given that shift, alignment is crucial.
UK Interview of Tracy Levine, Forbes Coaches Council and Judy Romano, IHG VP & CFO, Commercial and Technology. Leading in times of changes and what to do if you find yourself unemployed.
The pandemic has catapulted businesses everywhere into the digital-first world. This digital transformation includes the Hospitality Industry. Those who do not pivot quickly and adapt even more technology will be left behind in this very competitive industry.
