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Organisational Collaboration Is the Key to Modern Planning and Forecasting

ByWorkday Writers

One of the reasons today’s fastest-growing, most innovative businesses use modern FP&A technology is because it promotes company-wide (or xP&A) collaboration. That means projects that have long been considered finance-only responsibilities, such as financial consolidation, can now be a team sport within which department leaders across the business participate. This approach aligns perfectly with the principles of Collaborative…

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Four Key Risks of Using Spreadsheets for Project Planning

ByHamish Blyth - Planning Solutions Manager

Successful project management relies on numerous factors, however the first step is also usually the most important and impactful. If your project planning is accurate and effective, then your project is already on track to succeed. Unfortunately, accurate and flexible project planning is typically easier said than done. And, if you’re still using spreadsheets to…

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Three Ways to Keep Your Project on Track and Avoid Budget Blowout

ByHamish Blyth - Planning Solutions Manager

One of the most fundamental elements of project management is effective project planning. Without efficient project planning, teams can struggle to identify desired goals, set realistic and accurate timeframes and accommodate for potential risks that could affect their ability to deliver projects smoothly. Teams often encounter three key challenges with project planning, including: accurately calculating…

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How to Help Employees Change with Your Business

ByHamish Blyth - Planning Solutions Manager

Many employees are still reeling from the shock of events that occurred during 2020, which impacted both organisations and personal livelihoods. Effective workforce management planning is crucial as a result of the pandemic. It is likely that ‘business as usual’ will look quite different for a long time to come, as industries and organisations continue…

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Three Ways to Optimise Workforce Planning

ByHamish Blyth - Planning Solutions Manager

In the new post-pandemic business environment, organisations must stay one step ahead of the market if they want to survive. To achieve this, it is crucial to optimise workforce planning. Companies with the systems and processes in place to quickly respond to market changes will be in a better position to maintain business continuity despite…