Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 8, 2013

In fact, in slower economic times or sales periods, organizational leaders often find themselves in situations that require the reduction of discretionary budgets and resources while trying to maintain throughput and organizational expertise. Tactical Execution – Improving Cross-Functional Performance.

Tactics 50

Tactics Efficiency Six Sigma Execution 50

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 30, 2016

Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is elegantly logical: Expenses must be justified for each new budget period based on demonstrable needs and costs, as opposed to the more common method of using last year’s budget as your starting point, then adjusting up or down. We believe the exact opposite to be true.

Zero Based Budgeting 8

Zero Based Budgeting Budgeting Supply Chain Company 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Siemens uses Design for Six Sigma to define common analytical tools, provide coaching, and set targets and timetables for feedback meetings. Having a clear lead site ensured prompt decision making and a project successfully delivered on time and on budget. Firms can approach these challenges in a number of ways.

Globalization 15

Globalization Innovation Team First-mover Advantage 15

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Siemens uses Design for Six Sigma to define common analytical tools, provide coaching, and set targets and timetables for feedback meetings. Having a clear lead site ensured prompt decision making and a project successfully delivered on time and on budget. Firms can approach these challenges in a number of ways.

Globalization 15

Globalization Innovation Team First-mover Advantage 15

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 22, 2016

billion, its budget in 2015 was slightly higher than the total gross sales of General Motors. From 1940 to 2000, VA’s budget rose at a compound annual growth rate of only 3.19% per year. McDonald took charge of an organization that was three times the size of the Cincinnati-based consumer juggernaut he ran previously.

Six Sigma 8

Six Sigma Learning-by-Doing Crisis Kotter 8