Embracing Uncertainty in Forecasts and Budgets

Topics:
Budgeting,
Financial Statements,
Strategy Formulation
Tags:
Financial Services,
Human Resources,
Internet,
Performance Management,
Strategic Decisions Group,
Uncertainty,
Web Conferencing,
Workforce Management
Source:
Strategic Decisions Group

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Overview: In today’s business environment, deviations from expectations are punished harshly, not only for underperformance but also for erratic over-performance where companies are seen to be surprising even themselves. Past patterns of ignoring uncertainty - with single-number forecasts - cause many dysfunctional behaviors in organizations. This Executive Summary of an SDG Executive eBriefing web conference illustrates the benefits of embracing uncertainty early in the budgeting process. Leading companies are able to move beyond ‘point estimate arm-wrestling’ and instead develop a shared understanding of underlying uncertainties and anticipated variances in performance. By untangling the dual roles of a budget as both a performance target and a management forecast, these early adopters are able to set expectations better and actively balance the risks of investor surprise.

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Format: PDF | Date: Sep 2004 | Pages: 5

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