During our last CFO Executive Summit in Prague, Vice President of the Beyond Budgeting Institute, Bjarte Bogsnes, presented the audience with his keynote presentation entitled: Beyond Budgeting – An Innovative Management Model for the Volatile Business Environment Following the positive feedback from attendees, we decided to present the 12 principles of Beyond Budgeting in a …
One of the more important motives for an organization to open a Financial Shared Service Center (FSSC) is to improve efficiency which in turn is expected to lead to cost reductions. While the war on waste and squander is an important battle towards lean business processes, they sometimes manage to cast a shadow over other …
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Ever since the internet found its way into our homes and offices, we have seen common tasks and routines completely change. When was the last time you wrote an actual letter to someone or pulled out your chequebook? Digitization of daily life has made certain services or products more and more redundant. While “digital” can …
In order to increase market share, product offering and enter new markets, organizations often see mergers and acquisitions as the preferred opportunity for growth. Companies like Renault-Nissan and GlaxoSmithKline show these ambitions can form solid alliances and bring true customer value. Unfortunately, the reality in many cases is often less romantic. In fact, failure rates …
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While many companies and industries have embraced Social Media to boost brand messaging and interact with customers, you will find sectors with a higher number of so-called laggards. Although success stories are certainly there, the chemical industry is one of those sectors that is behind with integrating Social Media effectively within the overall marketing strategy. …
Can you relate to the following? Your boss asks you to prepare a presentation for Monday. You agree (what else can you say right?) but inside your stomach is turning. All you can think of now is that presentation… You are definitely not alone! Many people get nervous by the thought of doing a presentation. …
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The transition to XaaS (Everything as a Service) has become increasingly decisive in an organization’s quest towards sustainable, profitable growth. Furthermore, the role of the CFO during this process is crucial. It’s no news that cloud technology, big data and mobile devices have left their permanent marks on the market landscape. This has consequences for …
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Clearly, chemical companies can benefit from a more sophisticated segmentation process. That process should begin with a richer understanding of the customer that is based on three complementary perspectives: customer needs, customer behavior and customer attractiveness. Chemical companies, said Ansgar Wille, Senior Director of M&S Excellence Program at Royal DSM, for Chemicals S&M Toolbox attendees …
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Let’s face it. Speaking in front of an audience with confidence doesn’t come naturally to everyone. But worry not; public speaking is a skill you can master. The following 5 public speaking tips will help you utilize your voice, language and gestures as powerful tools when speaking in front of an audience. Clear your throat, …
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Can you anticipate the future? Scenario Planning is just one of the many tailor-made presentations at our CFO Executive Summit in Prague, completely based on the Q1 economic situation. Check the infographic below to see what else you can expect at this exciting event. Official Event Page: CFO Executive Summit