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Part 1: Frequent Forecasting for Improved Business Performance
On Demand archive April 8th, 2008

Part 2:Strategic Budgeting: Aligning Budgets to Business Performance Planning
On Demand archive June 17th, 2008

     
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    Part 1 SPEAKERS:
    • Craig Schiff, President & CEO, BPM Partners
    • Ami Bhandari, VP of Planning, Analysis & Strategy, Lincoln Education
    • Nicole Laplante, Marketing Manager, PROPHIX

    Part 2 SPEAKERS:

    • Craig Schiff, President & CEO, BPM Partners
    • Russell Shipe, VP of Finance, Brunswick Electric Membership Corp.
    • Nicole Laplante, Marketing Manager, PROPHIX

You don’t have to be a weatherman to forecast the outcome of your organization. The tools are at your fingertips and with a bit of data intelligence, preparing forecasts on a regular basis can become part of your planning routine.

In today’s fast-paced environment, budgeting and forecasting processes often seem burdensome and can fail to reach their true potential. Too often, budgeting and forecasting are looked at as difficult tasks performed once a year, rather than powerful tools that can be used to increase profits and better align business strategies to changing market conditions. Implementing the right forecasting methods can not only reduce the cycle-time, but enhance results.

Companies relying on old forecasting practices find no ownership of cost centers and few goal-oriented mindsets from all levels of management. Transforming forecasting from an abstract theory to an actionable practice requires a solid foundation for implementation.

Learn how to use information and data to bring more visibility to current corporate status. Learn best practices for achieving forecast results and allow your organization to put frequent forecasting into concrete practice.

Key takeaway points...

Part 1:

  • Accurately plan and forcast for precision Financial Management
  • Identify frequent forecastiing methods and tools to enhance your company
  • Ensure forecasts are reflective of current conditions as market forces change
  • Manage and deploy resources more effectively
  • Maximize the efficiency and accuracy of your forecasting process

    • Part 2:

  • Identify which budgeting and forecasting methods will enhance your organization
  • Align the strategic plan to the financial plan; make it a living document
  • Cultivate organization buy-in to realize your strategic goals
  • Manage your financial resources more effectively to improve results
  • Create a culture that encourages communication throughout the organization

 

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