by Controllers Council | Jun 22, 2020 | Crisis Management, Trends
As the economy remains in a constant state of tumult, it’s hard to know if things are heading up, down, or sideways. While some may be confident, others are not so much, meaning that many controllers may have to make tough decisions to keep the business running even...
by Controllers Council | May 29, 2020 | COVID-19, Crisis Management, Events
The term ‘new normal’ is one of those many phrases that has been bandied about quite often over the past two months. “Work from home is part of the new normal.” “Masks in public are part of the new normal.” This, that, and the other thing—all part of the new normal. A...
by Controllers Council | May 15, 2020 | COVID-19, Crisis Management
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel. The curve is flattening, it’s been proven that surges will not destroy the health system, and people want to get back to work. Whether it’s a planned reopening or a court case that has pushed businesses to reopen, the world...
by Controllers Council | May 11, 2020 | Crisis Management
When the coffers are bare, it may feel like nothing is coming together. But this is your time to shine. Crises can bring out the best in people, and it’s your job to steer the ship. This requires leadership, intuition, communication, and well-informed decisions, as...
by Controllers Council | May 1, 2020 | COVID-19, Crisis Management, Finance
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel. States are starting to reopen businesses, companies are starting to recover, and at some point, the world will look at this as little more than a speed bump in the economic boom. But we’re not there yet—money is still tight,...
by Controllers Council | Apr 1, 2020 | COVID-19, Crisis Management, Finance
Crises happen. Sometimes they’re internal, or as you’ve seen in the last month, sometimes they’re external. As a controller, now is probably one of the most stressful times you’re facing. It’s also one of those ‘call to greatness’ moments for your role. After all,...
