Conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020 the research focused not only on strategy, but also on strategic influencing, and we saw change management and communications and relationship-building really coming to the fore. Traditionally very strong technically, many treasurers were thinking about personal development to enable them to become even more well-rounded, for example by developing their leadership skills to warrant that all-important seat at the top table.
For the first time we dedicated a number of questions to the impact of technology on the treasurer’s role.
The research also highlighted some striking findings about the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, mental health and wellbeing, diversity, team management and personal career progression.
