Become a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with William Washington, Global CFO of Baker McKenzie
February 25, 2025
In this episode of CFO Weekly, William Washington, Global CFO of Baker McKenzie, joins Megan Weis to share his experiences regarding financial leadership, process improvement, operational efficiency, and many more. William also dives into the Six Sigma methodologies in financial operations and preparing finance teams for the AI revolution.
As a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with an MBA and Master's in Law Firm Management, William combines deep financial understanding with operational excellence principles to drive organizational success. His career spans prominent roles at global organizations, including Accenture and Fannie Mae, before finding his true calling in legal finance leadership.
In this episode, we discuss:
How the Six Sigma methodologies transform financial operations and process improvement
The unique challenges of financial leadership in law firms
The importance of authentic leadership and creating a culture where "trying is not a failure"
What impact does AI have on financial operations
In this episode of CFO Weekly, William Washington, Global CFO of Baker McKenzie, joins Megan Weis to share his experiences regarding financial leadership, process improvement, operational efficiency, and many more. William also dives into the Six Sigma methodologies in financial operations and preparing finance teams for the AI revolution.
As a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with an MBA and Master's in Law Firm Management, William combines deep financial understanding with operational excellence principles to drive organizational success. His career spans prominent roles at global organizations, including Accenture and Fannie Mae, before finding his true calling in legal finance leadership.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How the Six Sigma methodologies transform financial operations and process improvement
- The unique challenges of financial leadership in law firms
- The importance of authentic leadership and creating a culture where "trying is not a failure"
- What impact does AI have on financial operations
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