Justin Pettit, coauthor of Merge Ahead: Mastering the Five Enduring Trends of Artful M&A, introduces a new perspective on decision making from Wait: The Art and Science of Delay, by Frank Partnoy.

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As central figures in mergers and acquisitions, today’s chief financial officers are redefining the practices of their profession.

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