Budgeting, Forecasting and Planning In Uncertain Times

Budgeting, Forecasting and Planning In Uncertain Times

by Michael Coveney (Author)

Synopsis

Budgeting, planning and forecasting are critical management tasks that not only impact the future success of an organization, but can threaten its very survival if done badly. Yet in spite of their importance, the speed and complexity of today s business environment has caused a rapid decrease in the planning time horizon. As a consequence the traditional planning processes have become unsuitable for most organization s needs. In this book readers will find new, original insights, including: *7 planning models that every organization needs to plan and manage performance *6 ways in which performance can be viewed * A planning framework based on best management practices that can cope with an unpredictable business environment * The application of technology to planning and latest developments in systems * Results of the survey conducted for the book on the state of planning in organizations

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 228
Edition: 1
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 14 Apr 2017

ISBN 10: 1940235316
ISBN 13: 9781940235318

Author Bio
Michael Coveney has more than 35 years of experience in the financial analytic software industry, where he specialized in helping enterprise combine best management practices with technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their performance management processes. In recent years he has focused on conducting management workshops aimed at bringing senior executives and their management teams together around the topic of managing corporate performance and the role that technology can play. His energetic style and extensive experience has led him to become a regular speaker at many international events, a course leader with the Antwerp Management School, and the author of many articles and books including his latest Strategy to the Max published by FSN. He also has a blog (theCPMblog.com) where he discusses the last development and observations in performance management. Gary Cokins is an internationally recognized expert, speaker and author in advanced cost management and performance improvement systems. He is the founder of Analytics-Based Performance Management LLC at garycokins.com. Gary received his BS degree in Industrial Engineering/Operations Research from Cornell University and his MBA from Northwestern University s Kellogg School of Management. Gary began his career with Deloitte Consulting. Next with KPMG Peat Marwick, Gary was trained on ABC by Harvard Business School professors Robert S. Kaplan and Robin Cooper. Gary headed the National Cost Management Consulting Services for Electronic Data Systems (EDS)/A.T. Kearney and from 1996 to 2012 was a Principal Consultant with SAS, a global leader in business intelligence and analytics software. Gary s thought leadership in this arena is broadly recognized and his books and articles are widely read.