Tag: Leadership

Andreia Magarinhos, CCE, senior regional credit manager at Ferguson Enterprises LLC (Chantilly, VA), said that earning her Certified Credit Executive (CCE) was an important goal in her professional growth. “It has always been important to me that I lead by example, and I often speak to my team and peers on the importance of continuous self-development.” 

The shadows of ineffective leadership loom large, threatening to trap credit leaders in a web of pitfalls that could spell disaster for their teams.

As budgeting season kicks into high gear for many companies, credit managers are finding themselves ready to advocate for their department’s needs. Whether working solely on department budgets, helping to shape company-wide spending plans or anticipating risk, the process can be daunting.

Credit managers frequently dive into new projects, whether that’s implementing new technology or updating a credit policy. Effective project management is key to successfully completing any project, no matter its size.

From the steady stream of emails to an overflowing pile of credit applications awaiting your careful review, work can be overwhelming. Even after leaving for the day, it might still weigh heavy on your mind as you anticipate the next day’s workload. 

As a credit manager, you’ve likely grown accustomed to the everyday grind that your work brings: reviewing credit reports, determining credit limits and working with customers. While your day-to-day workload is vital to your company’s success, you may need to take a step back and think, who is going to take over when I leave my position?

🎙️On today’s episode of Extra Credit…When you’re at work, it feels like there is nothing scarier than getting called into the boss’s office. Whether it’s a performance review or notes on a recent project, getting feedback can be tough. For many supervisors, it’s just as hard to give this feedback as it is for employees to receive.

NACM’s annual Credit Congress & Exposition gathers credit professionals far and wide across the nation for networking, educational seminars and forums with information about the latest changes in the credit world. It’s more than just a conference—it is an experience.

The Certified Credit and Risk Analyst (CCRA) is an academic-based credential that signals mastery in analyzing and interpreting financial statements—skills that are at the core of B2B credit management.