Insight.
Financial discipline is a leadership responsibility, not just a finance function. CEOs who drive capital efficiency ensure resources are deployed where they create the strongest long-term value.
Key Strategies:
1. Align Spending With Strategy – Prioritise investments that advance core goals.
2. Track Financial Health Metrics—Monitor liquidity, leverage, and profitability rigorously.
3. Strengthen Cost Governance—Set clear approval thresholds and accountability.
4. Evaluate ROI Regularly – Assess the performance of major investments.
5. Promote a Value Mindset—Encourage teams to treat company resources responsibly.
CEO Leadership Actions.
- Link budgets directly to strategic pillars.
- Review capital projects quarterly.
- Require leaders to justify cost increases with impact data.
Actionable Tip.
Review one major cost area today—identify savings without hurting performance.
Why This Matters?
Capital-efficient companies stay resilient, competitive, and attractive to investors, especially in uncertain markets.
About the Author.
Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor and founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and serves on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.
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