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Cowen Partners Defines a Great Credit Union CEO

It takes an exceptional person to lead an institution that truly belongs to its members. What makes a great credit union CEO? The answer is not as simple as you might think – it’s not just about having the right skill set or experience. As with any business, a CEO has to have the necessary

Inclusive Leaders – What Are Their Roles in a Workplace?

By Linda Devonish – Mills, CAE, CPA, CMA, MBA, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant Characteristics of an Inclusive Leader When conversations and emphasis on diversity practices began over 20 years ago, the acronym D & I, referring to diversity and inclusion, was popular. In recent years, it is not uncommon to see the acronym, I

How to Become a Successful General Counsel

As business environments become more complex and nuanced, more attorneys with formative years in public or private legal practice see themselves advancing their career in general counsel roles. The opportunity to do challenging work while leading a company’s legal department is typically a big draw and this, alongside the sizable executive benefits of the role,

Defining Your Company’s GTM Strategy

Having a well-developed go-to-market (GTM) strategy is important in today’s business landscape. A GTM strategy is used to determine the best ways to engage with customers to inspire them to purchase your company’s products or services. A thoroughly defined GTM strategy includes features related to pricing, sales and channels, product branding, and the introduction of

Hiring an Effective CMO

The chief marketing officer (CMO) is tasked with a wide array of responsibilities. They may oversee the strategic sales direction of the company, its marketing activities, and customer satisfaction. However, studies have found that many CMOs don’t last long in their positions. Harvard Business Review found that over 57% of CMOs had been in their

Using KPIs to Enhance Business Insights for the CFO

CFOs have many varied responsibilities. Specifically, the chief financial officer must: Several new trends have popped up in recent years in the CFO boardroom, and one of these trends is using enhanced reporting techniques. One of the primary techniques is using key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide CFOs with metrics they can use to keep

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Unconscious Bias – The Main Barrier for Developing Inclusive Environments in the Workplace

By Linda Devonish – Mills, CAE, CPA, CMA, MBA, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant Unconscious Bias Is it possible for an organization to develop inclusive environments in the workplace if unconscious bias is present among colleagues? Probably not since everybody has biases that they may not be aware of. Anybody that thinks that they do

Defining the Barriers of Inclusive Environments in the Workplace

Recognizing acts of exclusion can help companies surmount the challenges of developing an inclusive workplace, concludes a new report by Cowen Partners. Microaggressions and unconscious bias are among the most common obstacles to real progress and true diversity and inclusion in any company culture. April 29, 2022 – Diverse and inclusive environments in the workplace should provide

Hiring Trends Among Minority CFOs – August 2022

Cowen Partners recently issued a study, Cowen Partners CFO Movement Study 2022. As a follow-up to the study, this paper presents a review of the literature on CFOs of color hiring trends, diving deeper into the how and why behind the statistics. Here are some theories that may support the findings of the CFO Movement