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Featured McKinsey article
Just-in-time budgeting for a volatile economy
A volatile economy makes traditional budgets obsolete before they’re
even completed. Here’s how companies can adapt more quickly. Read more
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"Given the unprecedented downturn in the economy, do you feel that company budgets are still relevant, or a waste of company resources?" Read on for your peers' views.
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Briefing Session: The demise of company budgets - the dawn of continuous planning and forecasting, post the downturn
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BUDGETS
Forecasting - the next wave
Traditionally, companies have viewed forecasting as more art than science and it is becoming increasingly clear that a structured and disciplined approach is needed to address forecasting and performance areas, especially given the need to adapt quickly to changing business needs. Read more
by Satya Easwaran, Director, CFO Advisory Services, KPMG
"It's better to give than to lend and it costs about the same." |
Leadership Skills
The Real Competencies of an Effective Leader
The Effective Leader works at building up and maintaining a series of Leadership Competencies which they use to do their job. Read more
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