The Good CFO

Forecasting in itself is of no value. It's a means to an end. And the 'end' is driving the business to make better decisions, and execute harder and faster. As frequency of forecasting increases, the marginal benefit to the business erodes faster than the effort required to produce that forecast. Forecasts are important, to a point. Don't overindulge. So pick your forecasting cycle intentionally,

Last week I had the privilege of attending the 2024 Games for Change Festival at the Parsons School of Design - The New School in New York. The event was an inspiring 2+ days of impactful talks, workshops, and community building featuring over 150 speakers from 12 countries. The G4C Awards Ceremony highlighted creativity, innovation, and powerful storytelling in recognizing the best social impact games and XR experiences of the year. Winners were announced in 12 categories from a field of over 300+ submissions from 53 countries. That's 300+ games for change that were: 🌍 Addressing real-world challenges 🧑⚕️ Improving people's lives 🏛️ Driving social change 🎓 Serving as critical tools in humanitarian and educational efforts 🧠 Inspiring learning 🧑⚕️ Encouraging empathy 💥 And/or making a difference As G4C's newest member of the Board of Directors I was honored to present the newest award, Best in Environmental Impact, to FableVision. Their game, The Plastic Pipeline, was designed for players to save our oceans by sleuthing out policies that can plug pollution along the plastic pipeline. Many incredible partners made all of this possible including Verizon, Hasbro, Xsolla, Entertainment Software Association, Unity, New York City Dept. of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), Google Play, Netflix, Discord, Department of Interactive Media at the University of Miami, Schell Games, Onassis ONX, NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, and HyperX. Congratulations to Susanna Pollack and the team for their incredible work. 👏👏👏 #G4C2024 #socialimpact #dogood #nonprofit #thankyou

🎉 Celebrating a Decade of Impact! 🎉 This year marks the 10th anniversary of Forming Impact, where we have been dedicated to driving positive change and fostering sustainable development. Our journey began on Necker Island, and since then we’ve expanded globally—even making it to Scotland to celebrate this 10 year milestone. We are proud to say that over the past decade, we have united passionate individuals and businesses to create a lasting impact on our communities and the world. Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey. Here's to many more years of making a difference together! #FormingImpact #10Years #Sustainability

10 visuals that define GREAT Leadership   (Every employee and leader needs to see these)   Images by Roberto Ferraro   1. Find the Sweet Spot ↳ A great leader knows how to delegate effectively and supports their team. Striking the right balance is key.   2. Kindness: The Best Return on Investment ↳ Employees value respect and kindness far more than perks like free pizza. Treat them well, and they’ll give their best.   3. Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast ↳ Even the best plans can fail in a toxic culture. Prioritise a healthy work environment.   4. Peeling the Onion of Ignorance ↳ If you can't see the problem, you might be the problem. Address issues head-on.   5. Micromanagement Summed Up ↳ Success hinges on trusting your team to fulfil their roles without hovering over them.   6. You Grow by Letting Go ↳ Give your team the autonomy to do the jobs you hired them for. Trust fosters growth.   7. Steps to High-Performing Teams ↳ Understand your purpose, build trust, ensure reliability, maintain clarity, manage conflict, and focus on results.   8. Leadership Needs Balance ↳ Knowing when to step back and when to take charge is a superpower. Balance is crucial.   9. Don't Destroy the Wall ↳ Micromanaging stifles learning and improvement. Let them flourish, don't knock them down.   10. It's Time for Extinction ↳ Leadership has evolved. Outdated management won't cut it anymore. Embrace modern leadership principles.   Which visual resonates most with you?   ♻️ Repost this to your network to help others improve their leadership

Did you know that Belgian Draft Horses are one of the best examples of teamwork? These majestic creatures weigh between 2,100 and 2,300 pounds and when fully grown, are capable of pulling 8,000 pounds. But when they know each other and train together, a team of two can combine their efforts and pull up to 32,000 pounds, that's 4x what they can do alone! This is a great illustration of the power of teamwork and collaboration and the importance of building strong relationships and trust within a team. As the Idea Hall team gathers together from Nashville, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Diego to work together at our Orange County headquarters this week, let's remember the lessons of these incredible animals and strive to achieve more together than we ever could alone. #teamwork #collaboration #leadership #businessgrowth #EOS

Dive into Minecraft Education's latest blog Minecraft as a Counseling Tool: Building Bridges to Children's Mental Health! Discover how KEMP Hospice is leading innovative approaches to support children and young people facing bereavement by integrating Minecraft as a therapeutic tool. Here are some key insights: 🌟 The transformational impact of using Minecraft to explore grief in a virtual world. 💻 The importance of using technological advancements in supporting children's mental health. ❤️ Minecraft's ability to be used for emotional exploration. Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/ednVb4Jb