About This Show

Feature:  Survive and Thrive in an Uncertain Economy
Your costs and shareholder interest have probably increased. Perhaps you fell victim to fuel prices, the stock market or access to capital. All eyes are on two things – reducing cost and preservation. Many will explore which division to divest, assets to sell or staff to let go. Others "tighten belts" with strict controls that make it almost impossible to seize opportunity.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Come hear how many companies destroy 400% of the figure sitting in their P&L as profit without realizing it. Question whether your organization could be doing the same. Understand how this can lead to your organization spiraling out of control in a down economy. Learn how to reverse the process and evolve into an agile, fact-driven organization that thrives in both the good and bad times.

Join Dr. Peter Turney, founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cost Technology, Inc. and Jonathan Hornby, Director of Worldwide Product Marketing – Performance Management at SAS as they provide knowledgeable insights and best practices on how Activity Based Management and Performance Management practices can help your organization thrive in these demanding times.

Book Review
This month we review the Thomas Friedman best seller:  Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America . This long awaited follow up to The World is Flat explores major challenges ranging from a lack of purpose and direction following 9/11, to overpopulation and the global environmental crisis. Join our resident book reviewer, Michael Vaughan, as he delivers his thumbs up or thumbs down verdict on the book.

An Editorial from Kevin Freiberg,  founder and CEO of Freibergs.com
CEO and renowned consultant Kevin Freiberg shares his insights on the vital need for dynamic and effective leadership during the current economic crisis. Kevin challenges each of us to rise to the occasion and provide effective leadership during these uncertain and challenging times. 

News Summary
We provide commentary and perspective on the important events that have impacted management in the past month in this international business news roundup.

About BetterManagement TODAY

BetterManagement Today is a monthly business show for top decision makers. Each 30-minute edition features thought leaders, authors and analysts whose insights may influence how management responds to change. Additional segments cover news events, review of a current business book, a summary of current research, and editorial commentary.