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Chapter 8: Indispensable Partners

Culture isn't just set at the top. It's shaped daily on the floor, in the office, and behind the scenes. There are multiple unsung roles that are critical to your daily execution: • The Finance Partner • The HR Leader • The Matrix These aren't support roles. They're critical leadership functions, and your success depends on them. When they're empowered, aligned, and trusted, the plant performs differently. Finance: The Storyteller Behind the Numbers Great operations leaders don't just manage output— they manage outcomes. But to manage outcomes, you need someone who can connect the dots between the floor and the business impact. That's the role of a great Finance Partner.

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