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We're only a few weeks into 2009 and there are no signs that the volatility, uncertainty and economic challenges of the last year are easing. Managers are engaged in a daily battle to understand both current and likely future performance.
During this Webcast, David Axson will discuss some of the practical tools and techniques that can help provide insight for effective decision-making.
This session is designed for business and finance executives who are seeking to better understand the tools and techniques that can be applied on a daily basis to chart a course through 2009.
Learning Objectives
Attendees will:
- Gain a better understanding of dynamic planning, forecasting and reporting techniques that are specifically designed to manage in an environment where traditional annual plans and budgets are of little value.
- Learn how to tune their performance management systems to support more timely and confident decision-making.
Participant level of understanding
This program is intended for participants with a basic or intermediate level of understanding on the topic.
About David Axson
David Axson, Founder and President, Sonax Group
David Axson is the founder and President of The Sonax Group, a business research and consulting firm based in Bath, OH. He is a noted speaker and author. His second book, Best Practices in Planning and Performance Management, was published by John Wiley in January 2007.
Axson was a co-founder of The Hackett Group and was responsible for developing a number of the firm’s market-leading benchmarks. He also served as Head of Corporate Planning at Bank of America where he was charged with a fundamental redesign of the company’s planning and forecasting processes.
Prior to moving to the United States in 1991, Axson was affiliated with A.T. Kearney, Deloitte, Haskins & Sells, and Lloyds Bank in London.
