Planning, Data & Dashboards: Stefan Webb Unpacks the Madness
"Professions protect their members from change because they've encoded the rules."
In this episode of It's Not All About the Numbers, hosts Chris and Mike are joined by Steph Webb, Senior Partner at TPX Impact, to discuss the intersection of leadership, data, and cross-functional collaboration. The conversation covers a range of topics, from planning reforms and infrastructure challenges to the evolving role of data in decision-making. Steph shares insights from his career in urban planning and digital transformation, highlighting the need for transparency and efficiency in government processes.
The discussion also touches on leadership in complex environments, the impact of AI on public data, and the fine balance between rules-based systems and human judgment. Wrapping up with reflections on good and bad data, the episode offers a deep dive into how leaders can drive meaningful change beyond just the numbers.
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“Chris Argent isn’t here to play by finance’s old rulebook - he’s here to rewrite it.” From challenging outdated corporate thinking to rallying finance leaders around a more connected, adaptable future, the founder of GENCFO is leading a quiet revolution in how CFOs and finance leadership work, think, and influence. Chris Argent, founder of GENCFO, is a finance leader redefining the role beyond business partnering. A self-described “reluctant accountant,” he’s built a global community for progressive accounting and finance leaders who value connection over competition and action over tradition. Chris believes the greatest risk to the profession is clinging to outdated norms, and that mindset and adaptability outpace any technological change. His work champions leaders who turn new ideas into real-world change, blending people-centred strategies with new ways of working and technology. In conversations, he challenges, provokes, and inspires - proving that the future of finance belongs to those ready to lead it together.