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Driving ESG efforts: Leadership Matters Sustainability has emerged as a top priority for businesses across the globe. To gain insights into how companies are navigating this, the MU ESG Practice and BDO Belgium partnered up to conduct a study involving 150 companies in 13 countries. Among other takeaways, the survey reveals that sustainability is both an imperative and an opportunity: 75% of respondents see the ESG transition as a means for value creation, and over 97% believe that sustainability will change their activities and business model. Three key factors have been identified as ensuring the success of a company’s transition to ESG and highlight the critical role attributed to leaders in this context: • Embedding sustainability into the business strategy • Leadership commitment • Employee engagement and empowerment These topics are naturally close to the core of how we serve our clients every day within our ESG expert team and beyond. Research clearly shows that effective leadership has the biggest impact on results, people’s success at work, inclusive workplaces and strategy execution. The path to sustainability proves to be a complex management task: the selection and development of leaders in alignment with their company’s strategy, context, situation and objectives, will be key to ensuring the success of organisations efforts to drive sustainability.  Click here to read more and access the full report: https://lnkd.in/dMvKnSsc

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Out now: CFO Survey Report Spring 2024 Just released: the spring edition of the CFO survey report. The comprehensive report delves into CFO perspectives on economy, sustainability and Gen AI. Click on the below link to read more valuable insights in the full report. #Deloitte #CFO #Survey #Report #Sustainability #AI #GenAI https://lnkd.in/eVP-gaNU

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🎙️ Welcome to the first episode of 'CFO Insights,' a PwC Podcast that brings you valuable insights into the world of finance and beyond. 💼 In this episode, our host Roel Boons is joined by expert speakers Michiel De Keyzer and Nick Van Den Bosch take you on a journey through the transformative power of AI and its impact on finance processes and professionals. 💡 Learn how CFOs can leverage this technology to capture efficiencies, upskill themselves and their teams, and drive the strategic growth agenda. 🔗 Listen to the episode and meet our speakers: www.pwc.be/cfoinsights #CFOInsights #PwCPodcast #FinanceTransformation #FutureofFinance

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We are thrilled to release the insights from our 2024 Scale-Ups Confidence Survey. Dutch scale-ups display a remarkable confidence score, despite facing talent wars and liquidity concerns. Interested in the latest insights? Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ehCZc7q4 #ScaleUpConfidence #ScaleUpEcosystem #Growth #Talent #Growth #ScaleUpEcosystem

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Is your company's CEO rather compassionate, judgememtal, or sensitive? How do the character traits of a CEO influence a company's share value? Today's podcast guest is Jan Christoph Hennig, assistant professor for corporate governance at the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, who analysed the S&P 1500 companies using text analysis. Listen to the #Datenaffaire on the podcast apps and on datenaffaire.com https://lnkd.in/eyjMCMmV

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Yesterday’s systems have shaped our present. But one can reimagine them to power a better future. See how in Deloitte's new report. https://deloi.tt/4eHWXXY

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Scale-ups play a crucial role in economies through innovation and job creation, but scaling up in times of geopolitical and economic instability presents formidable challenges. Investors might hesitate to invest in smaller firms and top talent can prefer the security of larger organizations. To clarify the challenges and key focuses of scale-ups, Deloitte conducted a survey with 50 such companies in the Netherlands, aiming to provide valuable insights into their growth trajectories, the obstacles they confront, and their strategic outlook. Here are some key highlights: ◾ Dutch scale-ups are now more confident about future growth than they were in 2023 ◾ Biggest challenges relate to talent (40%) and liquidity (38%) ◾ Most scale-ups want to expand their headcount, but they face obstacles ◾ More Dutch scale-ups are confident they can raise more funding #scaleups, #innovation, #Netherlands, #talent, #liquidity, #growth, #investments

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Running...out of time? This week marks my 5th anniversary with Deloitte. And to be quite honest: 5 years ago, I didn't expect to reach this milestone. From freelancing to being in the heart of the business district in Amsterdam, every day. But time flies when... well, you know. And the zeitgeist changed. Partly due to Corona, the necessity of being in the office every day diminished. And with that came a bit more time for my other passion: trail running in the mountains. Commute time turned into running time. Over the past 5 years, I've had the opportunity to work on fantastic projects with brilliant people. I've designed hundreds, if not thousands, of visuals. For dozens of clients. But working for Deloitte is more than that. I've been involved in a significant number of impactful initiatives: the Ocean Cleanup, the Net Positive Movement, the Energy Transition Monitor, and the Corona Timeline, to name just a few. And with 'The World in Tune', we even made it to the shortlist of the Information is Beautiful Awards. Each project is cherished. But just as cool as leading the design work is sharing knowledge. I try to do this here on LinkedIn but especially within and with my Visual Analytics team. Regularly, I have the opportunity to conduct one of our data visualization trainings. These trainings typically start with a personal introduction in the form of, unsurprisingly, a graph. The graph below is usually what I use for this introduction. I thought it would be nice to share the graph here for this occasion. This graph illustrates my training log over the past 6 years. Juts a simple column chart, showing the impact of traveling, of corona kicking in and when the training volume increases leading up to important (foreign) races. In a certain way, it also illustrates my journey within Deloitte. With ups and downs, high peaks and great milestones. It even looks like a mountain... Do you want to stay part of my journey? Or learn more about #datavisualization? Please, follow me here!

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It has been a great experience completing the Dynamics in the C-suite course jointly with colleagues like Andrea Andersen! Looking forward to applying the learnings in the next projects. #accenture #supplychainoperations #lifescience #insead

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How are #GenZ and #Millennials adapting to the transforming world around them? Download the 2024 #GenZMillennialSurvey to find out more. https://deloi.tt/3K77WMm

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Yesterday we came together with 150 AI & Analytics professionals from EY Netherlands. I had the opportunity to demo the latest #genai feature within our Consumer Commercial Analytics Platform (CCAP) - proud to see where we are taking this solution! #eynldataconsulting #revenuemanagement #growth #cpg #consumerproducts Alex Hanmer Simon van Ulden Tim Sweep Laura van der Bijl Thomas Boersma Jordan van Dijk Jelmer Haringsma

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Interesting read on how AI will keep impacting the banking and capital markets sector. Personally I like the "actionability" of the report as it includes (1) how it will impact the bottom line, (2) which 50 specific use cases across the value chain to focus on, and (3) which steps to take to embark on this AI transformation journey More info: https://lnkd.in/d_-izRvc

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Driving ESG efforts: Leadership Matters Sustainability has emerged as a top priority for businesses across the globe. To gain insights into how companies are navigating this, the MU ESG Practice and BDO Belgium partnered up to conduct a study involving 150 companies in 13 countries. Among other takeaways, the survey reveals that sustainability is both an imperative and an opportunity: 75% of respondents see the ESG transition as a means for value creation, and over 97% believe that sustainability will change their activities and business model. Three key factors have been identified as ensuring the success of a company’s transition to ESG and highlight the critical role attributed to leaders in this context: • Embedding sustainability into the business strategy • Leadership commitment • Employee engagement and empowerment These topics are naturally close to the core of how we serve our clients every day within our ESG expert team and beyond. Research clearly shows that effective leadership has the biggest impact on results, people’s success at work, inclusive workplaces and strategy execution. The path to sustainability proves to be a complex management task: the selection and development of leaders in alignment with their company’s strategy, context, situation and objectives, will be key to ensuring the success of organisations efforts to drive sustainability.  Click here to read more and access the full report: https://lnkd.in/dzW4VFTX

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Curious about what the market landscape for electric vehicles in the Middle East and Africa looks like and what to expect? Uncover the strategies for success in the next frontier of electric vehicle adoption and learn how to navigate the challenges and opportunities that await. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/eMgrFHNC #Automotive #ElectricVehicle #FutureofMobility #Consumer

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Maximize value in your organization by bridging the gap between Procurement and Finance. Discover how strategic integration can lead to efficiency, savings, and a robust bottom line. https://deloi.tt/3RCmFTR

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AI at Work: Friend and Foe In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, it is crucial for organisations to stay ahead of the curve. However, BCG's recent findings in our AI@work report highlight some concerning trends in the Netherlands regarding AI adoption and confidence. The Netherlands has emerged as one of the least confident countries globally for GenAI use, with utilisation across job levels falling below many of its peers. Even more striking is that the Netherlands has the lowest percentage of corporate leaders integrating GenAI into their daily routines – just 69%. At BCG, we recognise the importance of closing this gap. That’s why we’ve been intensifying our internal GenAI training efforts. Our aim is to ensure that all our staff, from junior employees to the more senior, are equipped with the necessary skills and confidence to leverage AI effectively. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation, we are committed to empowering our team to harness the full potential of AI. This not only enhances our internal capabilities but also positions us to better serve our clients in an increasingly AI-driven world. Discover more insights in our full report https://on.bcg.com/4eFqwsV #AI #GenAI #BCGintheNetherlands

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Chief Data Officers are instrumental in integrating ESG into corporate strategies. Our recent publication, in collaboration with Informatica, provides an in-depth understanding of the practical steps towards effective #ESG reporting and management. An essential read for executives navigating the ESG landscape with a clear strategy. #DataStrategy #Sustainability Deloitte

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