SPECIALIST INSIGHT
However , beyond the importance of process adaptation , aligning on our strategic vision , and the practical intricacies of integration , we also had to acknowledge the culture , core values and behaviours of the entities to create a cohesive and motivated workforce .
Looking back on your career , what do you consider to be your greatest assets or strengths that have contributed to your success ? Are there any ‘ secrets ’ or habits that you believe are essential to sustaining a thriving career in the FinTech industry ?
One of my greatest strengths is building good teams . I hire people who are outstanding at their craft and whose counsel I trust . I refer to them as the stars of the organisation and I am the supporting actor . Hire a great team , create your strategic plan that they can all get behind , and then get out of their way so they can execute .
We built a five-year strategy but it ’ s always evolving . We may need to pivot due to macroeconomic change , product readiness , or competitive threats . I frequently say that I am 80 % confident that the strategy will work but I need 100 % commitment from my leaders .
The secret I can reveal is how to create a great culture . Culture is the behaviours of leadership that are mimicked throughout the organisation . It ’ s really that simple . You can paste your values all over the office and that ’ s great , but it is not sustainable . Culture is not rehearsed , it ’ s revealed . A CEO needs to show vulnerability and empathy . A vulnerable CEO shows they are human , don ’ t have an ego , and can learn from their mistakes . This is the best way to gain trust in your organisation and the people you need to drive your company forward .
With the rapid advancements in AI and cloud technology , where do you see the future of audit and accounting heading in the next five to ten years ? What role do you believe companies like Caseware will play in shaping that future ?
GenAI is clearly starting to dominate businesses . It has the potential to transform and the benefits are many
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