leadership
GBS Careers Corner: Helen Emmett on proving your leadership potential and taking advantage of unpopular tasks
February 02 by Sally FletcherIn this episode of GBS Careers Corner we're joined by Helen Emmett, CFO Global Finance Services at Experian. Helen is not only the first female CFO, but the first CFO outright of Global Finance Servic...
How to Become Relevant as a GBS Leader While Also Differentiating Yourself and Delivering Value
October 26 by Edson AlvesAs more and more organizations begin to implement a GBS model, it becomes more difficult to stay relevant as a GBS leader, especially for smaller or less established organizations.
Key Takeaways From SSOW LATAM
October 18 by SSON EditorSSOW Latin America concluded last week, and the event provided plenty of meaningful insights for attendees.
How to Reduce Job Hopping in Shared Services
September 26 by Chris GunningIn the third "Ask the Expert" column, Chris Gunning analyzes three reasons why job hopping might be frequent at your shared services organization.
Five Steps Leaders Can Take To Overcome Stress
August 23 by Josh SteeleWhat changes can you make in your leadership of self and others to calm your inner critics and unleash maximum potential?
The 4 Phases of a Finance Transformation Journey
August 08 by Chris McCannThese phases are interdependent and overlap, performing the necessary activities to turn an ambiguous/intangible idea (a transformed capability) into a program that creates a working finance-of-the-fu...
GBS Pointers from the SSON Advisory Board
August 02 by SSON EditorWhile shared services as a concept has existed for over 30 years, Global Business Services (GBS), the best-in-class model for shared services, has just recently exploded on the scene.
The Biggest Obstacle to Scaling Any Business and How to Overcome It
June 13 by Josh SteeleThe majority of all startup firms fail for one very specific reason – and it’s NOT why you think.
Preventing Change Fatigue During Long-Term Projects
June 08 by SSON EditorOrganizational changes have become commonplace in recent years, whether they are the result of digitization efforts or shifts in workplace structure. As a result of this constant change, employees are...
Postcards From the Edge of GBS: Doing the Right Work
June 01 by Tim PalmerThis column focuses on the selection and winning of appropriate work, as well as Tim's top takeaways from SSOW Europe.
The War Over the Workplace: Workers Want Flexibility, so Why Are We Fighting It?
May 25 by Connie SteeleWhere we work matters. But just as important as where we work is who chooses where we work (and why), and that’s where we get some contention on the issue.
The GBS Careers Corner Booklet
May 17 by Sally FletcherHaven't listened to GBS Career Corner? Check out this booklet for key takeaways from every episode you missed so far.