Turn Operational Chaos into Cash: How TOC, Lean, and Six Sigma Work Together
Stop localized cost-cutting. Learn how to combine TOC, Lean, and Six Sigma (the TLS Model) to turn operational chaos into real profit and maximize Throughput.
Toxic KPIs: How Misguided Motivation Kills Business
Green dashboards don't mean a healthy business. Learn why focusing on EBITDA, purchase price, or machine utilization might be driving your company off a cliff, and discover the 3 golden rules of healthy incentives.
Strategic Resilience Architecture: How to Build a Risk Management System for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)
Risk management is not about expensive software; it's about culture and discipline. In this guide, we deconstruct how Ukrainian SMEs can build a "Strategic Resilience Architecture" using simple tools like Risk Matrices, KRIs, and Nassim Taleb’s philosophy of Antifragility. Transform your business from fragile to robust.
Your Job Is More Than Just a To-Do List. How to Turn Routine into Results
Feel like a cog in the machine? Learn how to apply Job Enrichment to turn routine tasks into results. Practical examples for Accountants, Managers, and Sales.
The “Reverse” Route to Nasdaq: An Accounting Paradox Opening Doors for Ukrainian Business
Discover the "Backdoor Listing" strategy to Nasdaq via SPAC. A CFO explains the accounting of Reverse Mergers, IFRS 3 implications, and navigating NBU restrictions.
The Iceberg of Your Business: Where the Biggest Financial Risks Really Hide
Are you managing incurred costs or committed costs? A CFO explains why 80% of expenses are locked in at the design phase. Lessons from Ford, Boeing, and Dell on TCO.
How Your “Most Profitable” Product Might Be Killing Your Business
Why choosing the product with the highest contribution margin can actually lower your total profit. A guide to optimizing product mix using the Theory of Constraints.
Beyond Budgets and Deadlines: A CFO’s Perspective on True Project Success
Beyond Budget and Deadlines: A CFO’s Guide to True Project Success
The Imitation Trap: A CFO’s Perspective on Why Your Key Asset Is a Non-Imitable Business System
Copying competitors destroys value. A CFO explains why Sustainable Competitive Advantage comes from non-imitable assets (VRIO Analysis) and unique culture.
Corporate Culture as a Strategically Valuable Asset
Culture is not just HR fluff; it’s a measurable asset. A CFO explains how to use the "Cultural Web" model to drive financial performance and manage risk.
Corporate Culture Is the Operating System of Your Business
Is your strategy failing? Check your company's "Operating System." Use the Johnson & Scholes Cultural Web model to diagnose the 6 elements of your culture.
IRR vs. NPV: Why a Popular Investment Evaluation Method Can Mislead You
NPV vs. IRR: Is your favorite investment metric lying to you? A CFO explains why Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is flawed and why Net Present Value (NPV) remains the only reliable criterion.
Leadership Is a Skill, Not a Character Trait
Stop believing the myth of the "born leader." Modern management proves leadership is a set of tools anyone can master. Whether you are an analytical introvert or an energetic extrovert, learn how to use your natural strengths to lead effectively.
The Ice Cream Mystery: How Not to Drown in Data
Why do ice cream sales and lifeguard rescues rise together? Discover the difference between correlation and causation in this simple data analysis guide. Learn how to spot hidden factors and avoid false conclusions.
The Cost of Dishonesty: How Bad Decisions Destroy Business
Ethics is a measurable financial metric. Analyze real-world cases (Danske Bank, Boeing, PrivatBank) proving that fraud and negligence lead to billion-dollar losses and bankruptcy.
