This document provides an agenda for a two-day conference on budgeting and forecasting masters in 2009. The conference will cover topics such as structuring forecasts to reduce risk, creating accurate forecasts from imprecise data, utilizing balanced scorecard techniques for improved budgets, and increasing flexibility with driver-based budgeting. Speakers will discuss implementing cutting-edge tools, adaptive budgeting and planning, and rolling forecasts to eliminate waste and drive profits.
This document provides information about the "Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009" conference to be held from September 28-30, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA. The conference will provide training and workshops on implementing cutting-edge budgeting and forecasting tools to drive profits in a tough economy. Specific topics to be covered include structuring forecasts to reduce risk, creating accurate forecasts from imprecise data, utilizing balanced scorecards for improved budgets, increasing flexibility with driver-based budgeting, and more. The conference offers up to 15 CPE credits and is presented in association with The American Strategic Management Institute.
This document provides information about the "Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009" conference to be held from September 28-30, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA. The conference will provide training and workshops on implementing cutting-edge budgeting and forecasting tools to drive profits in a tough economy. Specific topics to be covered include structuring forecasts to reduce risk, creating accurate forecasts from imprecise data, utilizing balanced scorecards for improved budgets, increasing flexibility with driver-based budgeting, and more. The conference will include keynote speakers, workshops, and opportunities to earn up to 15 CPE credits.
This document provides an agenda and details for the "Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009" conference to be held from September 28-30, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA. The conference will provide training and workshops on implementing cutting-edge budgeting and forecasting tools to drive profits in a tough economy. Attendees will learn techniques like structuring forecasts to reduce risk, creating accurate forecasts from imprecise data, utilizing balanced scorecards, and increasing flexibility with driver-based budgeting. The agenda lists sessions on topics such as building confidence in budgeting during economic turbulence, balanced scorecard-based budgeting, and measuring forecasting performance.
The document provides information about the "Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009" conference to be held from September 28-30, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA. The conference will provide workshops and sessions to teach attendees how to structure accurate forecasts, address risk, create balanced scorecards, and increase flexibility through driver-based budgeting. Additional information is provided about registration, hotel accommodations, tuition costs, cancellation policies, and CPE credits.
This document provides an agenda for the "Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009" conference taking place from September 30 to October 2, 2009 in Philadelphia. The conference will teach attendees how to structure forecasts to reduce risk, create accurate forecasts with imperfect data, implement balanced scorecard techniques for budgets, increase flexibility with driver-based budgeting, and other forecasting and budgeting tools. Speakers will discuss practical examples and challenges of forecasting in an uncertain economy. Topics include demand-driven forecasting, integrating analytics for strategic planning, and developing effective forecasting strategies.
This document provides an agenda for the "Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009" conference taking place from September 30 to October 2, 2009 in Philadelphia. The conference will teach attendees how to structure forecasts to reduce risk, create accurate forecasts with imperfect data, implement balanced scorecard techniques for budgets, increase flexibility with driver-based budgeting, and other forecasting and budgeting tools. Speakers will discuss practical examples and best practices. Topics include building confidence in economic turbulence, balanced scorecard budgeting, measuring forecasting performance, demand-driven forecasting, and streamlining the forecast process.
This document outlines an agenda for a two-day conference on budgeting and forecasting techniques. Day one focuses on transitioning to rolling forecasts, identifying key business drivers to improve forecasting, and implementing balanced scorecards. Day two covers overcoming organizational politics in the forecast process, utilizing techniques for good forecasts with bad data, and performing risk analysis to assess forecast uncertainty. The goal is for attendees to learn methods and measures to increase performance in budgeting and forecasting.
This document provides information about the "Budgeting & Forecasting 2009" conference to be held on June 17-18, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The conference will focus on establishing effective methodologies for budgeting and forecasting. It will provide techniques for transitioning to rolling forecasts, developing business drivers, reducing budget cycles, and more. There will also be optional post-conference workshops on June 19th focusing on modeling key business drivers and transitioning to rolling forecasts.
This document provides information about the "Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009" conference to be held from September 28-30, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA. The conference will provide training and workshops on implementing cutting-edge budgeting and forecasting tools to drive profits in a tough economy. Specific topics to be covered include structuring forecasts to reduce risk, creating accurate forecasts from imprecise data, utilizing balanced scorecards for improved budgets, increasing flexibility with driver-based budgeting, and more. The conference offers up to 15 CPE credits and is presented in association with The American Strategic Management Institute.
This document provides information about the "Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009" conference to be held from September 28-30, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA. The conference will provide training and workshops on implementing cutting-edge budgeting and forecasting tools to drive profits in a tough economy. Specific topics to be covered include structuring forecasts to reduce risk, creating accurate forecasts from imprecise data, utilizing balanced scorecards for improved budgets, increasing flexibility with driver-based budgeting, and more. The conference will include keynote speakers, workshops, and opportunities to earn up to 15 CPE credits.
This document provides an agenda and details for the "Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009" conference to be held from September 28-30, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA. The conference will provide training and workshops on implementing cutting-edge budgeting and forecasting tools to drive profits in a tough economy. Attendees will learn techniques like structuring forecasts to reduce risk, creating accurate forecasts from imprecise data, utilizing balanced scorecards, and increasing flexibility with driver-based budgeting. The agenda lists sessions on topics such as building confidence in budgeting during economic turbulence, balanced scorecard-based budgeting, and measuring forecasting performance.
The document provides information about the "Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009" conference to be held from September 28-30, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA. The conference will provide workshops and sessions to teach attendees how to structure accurate forecasts, address risk, create balanced scorecards, and increase flexibility through driver-based budgeting. Additional information is provided about registration, hotel accommodations, tuition costs, cancellation policies, and CPE credits.
This document provides an agenda for the "Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009" conference taking place from September 30 to October 2, 2009 in Philadelphia. The conference will teach attendees how to structure forecasts to reduce risk, create accurate forecasts with imperfect data, implement balanced scorecard techniques for budgets, increase flexibility with driver-based budgeting, and other forecasting and budgeting tools. Speakers will discuss practical examples and challenges of forecasting in an uncertain economy. Topics include demand-driven forecasting, integrating analytics for strategic planning, and developing effective forecasting strategies.
This document provides an agenda for the "Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009" conference taking place from September 30 to October 2, 2009 in Philadelphia. The conference will teach attendees how to structure forecasts to reduce risk, create accurate forecasts with imperfect data, implement balanced scorecard techniques for budgets, increase flexibility with driver-based budgeting, and other forecasting and budgeting tools. Speakers will discuss practical examples and best practices. Topics include building confidence in economic turbulence, balanced scorecard budgeting, measuring forecasting performance, demand-driven forecasting, and streamlining the forecast process.
This document outlines an agenda for a two-day conference on budgeting and forecasting techniques. Day one focuses on transitioning to rolling forecasts, identifying key business drivers to improve forecasting, and implementing balanced scorecards. Day two covers overcoming organizational politics in the forecast process, utilizing techniques for good forecasts with bad data, and performing risk analysis to assess forecast uncertainty. The goal is for attendees to learn methods and measures to increase performance in budgeting and forecasting.
This document provides information about the "Budgeting & Forecasting 2009" conference to be held on June 17-18, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The conference will focus on establishing effective methodologies for budgeting and forecasting. It will provide techniques for transitioning to rolling forecasts, developing business drivers, reducing budget cycles, and more. There will also be optional post-conference workshops on June 19th focusing on modeling key business drivers and transitioning to rolling forecasts.
This document provides information about the "Budgeting and Forecasting Conference: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" taking place from June 14-16, 2010 in Boston, MA. The conference will provide techniques and tools for improving budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Speakers will discuss topics like implementing balanced scorecards, creating accurate forecasts with imperfect data, developing effective rolling forecasts, and structuring forecasts to reduce risk. There will also be a post-conference workshop on modeling and forecasting key business drivers. The conference aims to help financial professionals strengthen their budgeting and forecasting processes.
This document provides an agenda and information for the "Budgeting and Forecasting Conference 2010" event being held from September 13-15, 2010 in San Diego, CA. The agenda outlines keynote speeches and sessions on each day that will discuss implementing tools for budgeting and forecasting, utilizing balanced scorecard techniques, developing rolling forecasts, and identifying key business drivers to improve forecasts. A post-conference workshop on September 15th will focus on modeling and forecasting key business drivers. The document provides information on registration, CPE credits, hotel accommodations, and pricing for the conference and workshop.
The document summarizes an upcoming two-day conference on budgeting and forecasting. The conference will provide techniques and tools to restructure forecasting for improved reporting, including implementing balanced scorecard techniques, integrating analytical tools, setting budget priorities, and improving cash flow forecasting practices. Speakers will discuss topics like creating accurate forecasts from imprecise data, developing effective budgeting approaches with rolling forecasts, and moving beyond Excel to a web-based approach for budgeting and forecasting. The goal is for attendees to learn how to structure their forecasts to reduce risk and improve organizational stability.
build upon the conference content. Attendees will participate in interactive exercises and case studies to
further their understanding and implementation of the conference topics.
The document announces a budgeting and forecasting conference to be held from June 14-16, 2010 in Boston, MA. The conference will focus on restructuring forecasting for improved reporting. Over the two-day conference, presenters will discuss topics such as implementing balanced scorecard techniques for budget management, creating accurate forecasts from imprecise data, developing effective budgeting approaches with rolling forecasts, and structuring forecasts to reduce risk and improve stability. A post-conference workshop on June 16th will allow attendees to participate in interactive exercises and case studies building on the conference
This document provides information about the "Budgeting and Forecasting Conference: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" event taking place from June 14-16, 2010 in Boston, MA. The conference will focus on tools and techniques for improving budgeting and forecasting practices, including balanced scorecard techniques, analytical tools, rolling forecasts, and cash flow forecasting. Speakers will discuss topics such as integrating analytics, developing accurate forecasts from imperfect data, and transitioning to rolling forecasts. Attendees will include CFOs, VPs of finance, controllers, and others involved in budgeting and forecasting.
This document announces a conference on budgeting and forecasting with the goal of restructuring forecasting for improved reporting. The conference will provide techniques for implementing balanced scorecard frameworks, developing accurate forecasts from imprecise data, and structuring forecasts to reduce risk. Speakers will discuss integrating analytical tools, setting budget priorities, understanding risk reduction practices, developing accurate budget analysis, and transitioning to rolling forecasts. Attendees include CFOs, VPs of finance, controllers, directors of finance, and others involved in budgeting and forecasting.
This document provides an agenda for the "Budgeting and Forecasting 2010: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" conference held from April 19-21, 2010 in San Diego, CA. The conference will focus on tools and techniques for improving budgeting and forecasting processes, including implementing balanced scorecards, integrating analytical tools, improving cash flow forecasting, and transitioning to rolling forecasts. Speakers will discuss topics such as measuring factors that drive return on investment in budgeting/forecasting systems, employing balanced scorecards for increased transparency and accuracy, and identifying better cash flow drivers. Attendedees will learn how to create accurate forecasts with imperfect data, set budget priorities, and streamline forecasting processes.
This two-day conference on developing and implementing rolling forecasts will be held October 14-15, 2009 in San Diego, CA. Attendees can earn 13 CPE credits. The conference will teach how to design effective rolling forecasts to improve financial performance and profitability. Attendees will learn how to identify key business drivers, improve forecast accuracy, integrate rolling forecasts into strategic plans, and successfully implement rolling forecasts. Speakers will discuss replacing traditional budgets with more frequent targets and standardizing bottom-up forecast processes.
This two-day conference on developing and implementing rolling forecasts will provide 13 CPE credits. Attendees will learn how to design effective rolling forecasts to improve financial performance, identify key business drivers, increase forecast accuracy, and align forecasts with strategic plans. The conference will cover topics such as replacing traditional budgets with more frequent targets, integrating forecasts into management processes, and leading successful forecast implementations.
This two-day conference on developing and implementing rolling forecasts will be held October 14-15, 2009 in San Diego, CA. Attendees can earn 13 CPE credits. The conference will teach attendees how to design effective rolling forecasts to improve financial performance and accuracy. Participants will learn how to identify key business drivers, use rolling forecasts to identify trends, interpret financial data, and align forecasts with strategic plans. The conference will also cover implementing rolling forecasts and integrating them into management processes.
Whether your company is on a high growth roll, merely trying to survive this recession or somewhere in between, if you aren’t using forecasts, you may be incredibly lucky. The odds of continued success and building a high-value company are stacked against you. On the other hand, that may help explain why you are in survival mode. Forecasting can change the odds to your favor.
Institute small-business-payroll-reportFTSA Academy
Conclusion and Implications
Small businesses are responsible for approximately half of all job creation in the United States and are therefore a critical element of the
US economy. This report provides a new lens on typical small business payroll outflows, their growth, and their volatility. We summarize
key conclusions and implications here:
The document discusses the unwritten rules of budgeting that commonly guide organizational behavior, such as inflating costs and suppressing revenues in initial budgets. It argues these rules undermine effective budgeting and strategy execution. The document then outlines approaches to overcoming these rules by focusing budgets on strategic outcomes, using collaborative budget processes, and rewarding employees based on strategic goals rather than just budget attainment. It similarly discusses common unwritten rules around budgeting systems, and how new budgeting technologies are helping to rewrite these rules by facilitating driver-based planning, initiative-based budgets, and continuous strategic planning.
Using Mobility to Expand Planning and Performance Management Best PracticesSAP Analytics
http://spr.ly/Finance_PM - Explore how finance organizations can use mobile solutions to help expand planning and performance management best practices in order to transform business (Beyond Budgeting, 2013).
The document announces The 2009 Project Management Office Summit taking place from October 14-16, 2009 in San Diego, CA. The summit will focus on developing and implementing effective Project Management Offices (PMOs) to maximize project efficiency. Pre-conference seminars and post-conference workshops are offered to provide hands-on training. Over two days, the conference will address topics such as leveraging PMOs during economic downturns, increasing project transparency, aligning PMOs with business needs, and establishing metrics to measure PMO performance and organizational success. Eighteen PDUs are available for attendees.
This three-day training course provides a comprehensive overview of the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. Participants will learn PMBOK terminology, tools and techniques to pass the exam. The course covers all nine knowledge areas including project integration, scope, time and cost management. Students gain valuable study tips, take practice exams and receive personalized feedback. Custom on-site training is also available.
This document provides an agenda for a two-day conference on implementing a balanced scorecard approach. The conference includes pre-conference workshops on July 15th that focus on balanced scorecard fundamentals for commercial and government enterprises. The main conference takes place on July 16th-17th and features keynote speeches, sessions on developing strategy maps and measures, communicating strategy, and reporting scorecard performance. Attendees can earn up to 15 CPE credits. Sponsorship opportunities and in-house training options are also advertised.
The document describes an upcoming summit on the use of force in law enforcement to be held in July 2009 in Washington DC. Over the two day summit, topics that will be covered include examining lethal and non-lethal forces, implementing practices to improve officer safety, understanding use of force policies and procedures, and determining the appropriate use of less lethal technologies such as tasers. A post-conference workshop on defensive tactics for law enforcement survival is also described.
This two-day training seminar titled "Project Leadership" will be held from March 15-16, 2010 in Arlington, VA. The seminar will teach skills needed for project success, including becoming a high-performing team member, improving leadership and communication, and managing project change. Attendees can earn up to 14 PDUs. The training will take place at the Performance Institute and include continental breakfast and refreshments. Participants can reserve rooms at a nearby hotel.
The document announces Budgeting Week for Government, taking place from February 22-26, 2010 in Arlington, VA. It will feature four interactive core courses on navigating the budget process, performance-based budgeting, activity-based cost management, and developing effective strategic plans and performance measures. Attendees can receive up to 30 CPE credits. The first course will cover budget formulation, justification, review, execution, and tracking/modifying budgets. It will provide practical exercises and examine public expenditure management.
This document provides information about the "Budgeting and Forecasting Conference: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" taking place from June 14-16, 2010 in Boston, MA. The conference will provide techniques and tools for improving budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Speakers will discuss topics like implementing balanced scorecards, creating accurate forecasts with imperfect data, developing effective rolling forecasts, and structuring forecasts to reduce risk. There will also be a post-conference workshop on modeling and forecasting key business drivers. The conference aims to help financial professionals strengthen their budgeting and forecasting processes.
This document provides an agenda and information for the "Budgeting and Forecasting Conference 2010" event being held from September 13-15, 2010 in San Diego, CA. The agenda outlines keynote speeches and sessions on each day that will discuss implementing tools for budgeting and forecasting, utilizing balanced scorecard techniques, developing rolling forecasts, and identifying key business drivers to improve forecasts. A post-conference workshop on September 15th will focus on modeling and forecasting key business drivers. The document provides information on registration, CPE credits, hotel accommodations, and pricing for the conference and workshop.
The document summarizes an upcoming two-day conference on budgeting and forecasting. The conference will provide techniques and tools to restructure forecasting for improved reporting, including implementing balanced scorecard techniques, integrating analytical tools, setting budget priorities, and improving cash flow forecasting practices. Speakers will discuss topics like creating accurate forecasts from imprecise data, developing effective budgeting approaches with rolling forecasts, and moving beyond Excel to a web-based approach for budgeting and forecasting. The goal is for attendees to learn how to structure their forecasts to reduce risk and improve organizational stability.
build upon the conference content. Attendees will participate in interactive exercises and case studies to
further their understanding and implementation of the conference topics.
The document announces a budgeting and forecasting conference to be held from June 14-16, 2010 in Boston, MA. The conference will focus on restructuring forecasting for improved reporting. Over the two-day conference, presenters will discuss topics such as implementing balanced scorecard techniques for budget management, creating accurate forecasts from imprecise data, developing effective budgeting approaches with rolling forecasts, and structuring forecasts to reduce risk and improve stability. A post-conference workshop on June 16th will allow attendees to participate in interactive exercises and case studies building on the conference
This document provides information about the "Budgeting and Forecasting Conference: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" event taking place from June 14-16, 2010 in Boston, MA. The conference will focus on tools and techniques for improving budgeting and forecasting practices, including balanced scorecard techniques, analytical tools, rolling forecasts, and cash flow forecasting. Speakers will discuss topics such as integrating analytics, developing accurate forecasts from imperfect data, and transitioning to rolling forecasts. Attendees will include CFOs, VPs of finance, controllers, and others involved in budgeting and forecasting.
This document announces a conference on budgeting and forecasting with the goal of restructuring forecasting for improved reporting. The conference will provide techniques for implementing balanced scorecard frameworks, developing accurate forecasts from imprecise data, and structuring forecasts to reduce risk. Speakers will discuss integrating analytical tools, setting budget priorities, understanding risk reduction practices, developing accurate budget analysis, and transitioning to rolling forecasts. Attendees include CFOs, VPs of finance, controllers, directors of finance, and others involved in budgeting and forecasting.
This document provides an agenda for the "Budgeting and Forecasting 2010: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" conference held from April 19-21, 2010 in San Diego, CA. The conference will focus on tools and techniques for improving budgeting and forecasting processes, including implementing balanced scorecards, integrating analytical tools, improving cash flow forecasting, and transitioning to rolling forecasts. Speakers will discuss topics such as measuring factors that drive return on investment in budgeting/forecasting systems, employing balanced scorecards for increased transparency and accuracy, and identifying better cash flow drivers. Attendedees will learn how to create accurate forecasts with imperfect data, set budget priorities, and streamline forecasting processes.
This two-day conference on developing and implementing rolling forecasts will be held October 14-15, 2009 in San Diego, CA. Attendees can earn 13 CPE credits. The conference will teach how to design effective rolling forecasts to improve financial performance and profitability. Attendees will learn how to identify key business drivers, improve forecast accuracy, integrate rolling forecasts into strategic plans, and successfully implement rolling forecasts. Speakers will discuss replacing traditional budgets with more frequent targets and standardizing bottom-up forecast processes.
This two-day conference on developing and implementing rolling forecasts will provide 13 CPE credits. Attendees will learn how to design effective rolling forecasts to improve financial performance, identify key business drivers, increase forecast accuracy, and align forecasts with strategic plans. The conference will cover topics such as replacing traditional budgets with more frequent targets, integrating forecasts into management processes, and leading successful forecast implementations.
This two-day conference on developing and implementing rolling forecasts will be held October 14-15, 2009 in San Diego, CA. Attendees can earn 13 CPE credits. The conference will teach attendees how to design effective rolling forecasts to improve financial performance and accuracy. Participants will learn how to identify key business drivers, use rolling forecasts to identify trends, interpret financial data, and align forecasts with strategic plans. The conference will also cover implementing rolling forecasts and integrating them into management processes.
Whether your company is on a high growth roll, merely trying to survive this recession or somewhere in between, if you aren’t using forecasts, you may be incredibly lucky. The odds of continued success and building a high-value company are stacked against you. On the other hand, that may help explain why you are in survival mode. Forecasting can change the odds to your favor.
Institute small-business-payroll-reportFTSA Academy
Conclusion and Implications
Small businesses are responsible for approximately half of all job creation in the United States and are therefore a critical element of the
US economy. This report provides a new lens on typical small business payroll outflows, their growth, and their volatility. We summarize
key conclusions and implications here:
The document discusses the unwritten rules of budgeting that commonly guide organizational behavior, such as inflating costs and suppressing revenues in initial budgets. It argues these rules undermine effective budgeting and strategy execution. The document then outlines approaches to overcoming these rules by focusing budgets on strategic outcomes, using collaborative budget processes, and rewarding employees based on strategic goals rather than just budget attainment. It similarly discusses common unwritten rules around budgeting systems, and how new budgeting technologies are helping to rewrite these rules by facilitating driver-based planning, initiative-based budgets, and continuous strategic planning.
Using Mobility to Expand Planning and Performance Management Best PracticesSAP Analytics
http://spr.ly/Finance_PM - Explore how finance organizations can use mobile solutions to help expand planning and performance management best practices in order to transform business (Beyond Budgeting, 2013).
The document announces The 2009 Project Management Office Summit taking place from October 14-16, 2009 in San Diego, CA. The summit will focus on developing and implementing effective Project Management Offices (PMOs) to maximize project efficiency. Pre-conference seminars and post-conference workshops are offered to provide hands-on training. Over two days, the conference will address topics such as leveraging PMOs during economic downturns, increasing project transparency, aligning PMOs with business needs, and establishing metrics to measure PMO performance and organizational success. Eighteen PDUs are available for attendees.
This three-day training course provides a comprehensive overview of the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. Participants will learn PMBOK terminology, tools and techniques to pass the exam. The course covers all nine knowledge areas including project integration, scope, time and cost management. Students gain valuable study tips, take practice exams and receive personalized feedback. Custom on-site training is also available.
This document provides an agenda for a two-day conference on implementing a balanced scorecard approach. The conference includes pre-conference workshops on July 15th that focus on balanced scorecard fundamentals for commercial and government enterprises. The main conference takes place on July 16th-17th and features keynote speeches, sessions on developing strategy maps and measures, communicating strategy, and reporting scorecard performance. Attendees can earn up to 15 CPE credits. Sponsorship opportunities and in-house training options are also advertised.
The document describes an upcoming summit on the use of force in law enforcement to be held in July 2009 in Washington DC. Over the two day summit, topics that will be covered include examining lethal and non-lethal forces, implementing practices to improve officer safety, understanding use of force policies and procedures, and determining the appropriate use of less lethal technologies such as tasers. A post-conference workshop on defensive tactics for law enforcement survival is also described.
This two-day training seminar titled "Project Leadership" will be held from March 15-16, 2010 in Arlington, VA. The seminar will teach skills needed for project success, including becoming a high-performing team member, improving leadership and communication, and managing project change. Attendees can earn up to 14 PDUs. The training will take place at the Performance Institute and include continental breakfast and refreshments. Participants can reserve rooms at a nearby hotel.
The document announces Budgeting Week for Government, taking place from February 22-26, 2010 in Arlington, VA. It will feature four interactive core courses on navigating the budget process, performance-based budgeting, activity-based cost management, and developing effective strategic plans and performance measures. Attendees can receive up to 30 CPE credits. The first course will cover budget formulation, justification, review, execution, and tracking/modifying budgets. It will provide practical exercises and examine public expenditure management.
This document provides information about the "Education Grants Forum 2010" event taking place on May 26-27, 2010 in Arlington, VA. The forum will provide training and workshops to help participants understand the current education grants landscape, identify available funding opportunities, develop effective grant proposals, and learn strategies for obtaining funding. Specific sessions will cover topics like the latest education funding trends, how to craft competitive proposals, and targeting reliable funding sources. The event is intended for those involved in seeking and managing education grants, including superintendents, principals, and grant writers.
This document provides information about the "Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009" conference to be held from September 30 to October 2, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA. The conference will teach attendees how to structure forecasts to reduce risk, create accurate forecasts from imprecise data, utilize balanced scorecard techniques for improved budgets, and increase flexibility with driver-based budgeting. Sessions will also cover measuring forecasting performance, developing good forecasts from bad data, integrating analytics for strategic planning and forecasting, implementing a demand-driven forecast, and transitioning from traditional to rolling forecasts.
This document provides information about the Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009 conference to be held September 28-30, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA. The conference will focus on improving budgeting and forecasting techniques and will provide up to 15 CPE credits. Sessions over the two day conference will address topics such as developing accurate forecasts with imperfect data, driver-based budgeting, risk reduction in forecasting, and streamlining organizational forecasting processes. Optional workshops on September 30 will focus on transitioning to rolling forecasts and modeling key business drivers. The conference will be held at the Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia.
This document provides information about the Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009 conference to be held September 28-30, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA. The conference will focus on improving budgeting and forecasting techniques and will provide up to 15 CPE credits. Sessions over the two and a half day event will address topics such as developing accurate forecasts with imperfect data, driver-based budgeting, risk assessment in forecasting, and streamlining organizational forecasting processes. Pre and post-conference workshops are also available on transitioning to rolling forecasts and modeling key business drivers.
This document provides an agenda and details for the "Budgeting & Forecasting 2009" conference to be held on June 17-19, 2009 in Chicago, IL. The conference will focus on establishing and executing cutting-edge budgeting and forecasting methods, and will provide up to 18 CPE credits. It will include keynote addresses and sessions on topics like rolling forecasts, driver-based budgeting, and risk analysis. Optional post-conference workshops on June 19th will allow hands-on application of techniques presented at the event. The document provides logistical details on registration, venues, CPE credits, and cancellation policies.
The document summarizes an upcoming conference on budgeting and forecasting that will take place from June 14-16, 2010 in Boston, MA. The conference will provide techniques and tools for improving budgeting and forecasting practices, including implementing balanced scorecard techniques, integrating analytical tools, improving cash flow forecasting, and moving beyond Excel to a web-based budgeting and forecasting approach. Speakers will discuss topics such as establishing solid financial foundations, measuring budget performance, and assessing risk through forecasting.
The document provides information about the "Budgeting and Forecasting 2010: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" conference. The conference will take place from April 19-21, 2010 in San Diego, CA and provide attendees with techniques and strategies for improving budgeting and forecasting practices. Speakers will discuss topics like implementing balanced scorecards, developing accurate forecasts with imperfect data, and transitioning to rolling forecasts. Attendees can earn up to 15 CPE credits.
The document provides information about the "Budgeting and Forecasting 2010: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" conference. The conference will take place from April 19-21, 2010 in San Diego, CA and feature keynote speakers and sessions on improving budgeting and forecasting practices through tools like balanced scorecards and rolling forecasts. Attendees will include CFOs, finance VPs, controllers and others involved in budgeting and forecasting.
This document provides an agenda for the "Budgeting and Forecasting 2010: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" conference being held from April 19-21, 2010 in San Diego, CA. The conference will provide strategies and tools for improving budgeting and forecasting practices, including integrating analytical tools, implementing balanced scorecard techniques, developing accurate forecasts from imperfect data, and transitioning to rolling forecasts. Attendees will learn how to structure forecasts to reduce risk and increase organizational stability. A follow-up workshop on April 21st will allow for practical application of the concepts covered during the conference.
This document provides information about the "Budgeting and Forecasting 2010: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" conference. The conference will be held from April 19-21, 2010 in San Diego, CA and will focus on helping attendees restructure their forecasting for improved reporting through techniques like implementing balanced scorecards, developing accurate forecasts from imprecise data, and transitioning to rolling forecasts. The document provides an agenda for the three days of sessions, speakers, and information on logistics like registration, fees, hotel accommodations, and CPE credits.
This document provides information about the "Budgeting and Forecasting 2010: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" conference, including the agenda, speakers, and topics. The conference will focus on improving budgeting and forecasting practices through techniques like balanced scorecards, rolling forecasts, and risk analysis. It will take place from April 19-21, 2010 in San Diego and provide up to 15 CPE credits. Attendees include CFOs, VPs of finance, controllers, and others involved in budgeting and forecasting.
This document provides information about the "Budgeting and Forecasting 2010: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" conference, including the agenda, speakers, and topics. The conference will focus on improving budgeting and forecasting practices through techniques like balanced scorecards, rolling forecasts, and risk analysis. It will take place from April 19-21, 2010 in San Diego and provide up to 15 CPE credits. Attendees include CFOs, VPs of finance, controllers, and others involved in budgeting and forecasting.
This document announces a conference on budgeting and forecasting with the goal of restructuring forecasting for improved reporting. The conference will provide techniques for implementing balanced scorecard frameworks, developing accurate forecasts from imprecise data, and structuring forecasts to reduce risk. Speakers will discuss integrating analytical tools, setting budget priorities, understanding present risks, developing accurate budget analysis, and transitioning to rolling forecasts. Attendees include CFOs, VPs of finance, controllers, and others involved in budgeting and forecasting.
This document provides an agenda for the "Budgeting and Forecasting 2010: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" conference held from April 19-21, 2010 in San Diego, CA. The conference aims to help attendees implement cutting-edge tools and rolling forecasts to drive profits through improved budgeting and forecasting. Sessions over the two-day conference will cover topics such as utilizing balanced scorecards, creating accurate forecasts from imprecise data, developing effective budgeting approaches with rolling forecasts, and structuring forecasts to reduce risk and improve stability. A post-conference workshop on April 21st will allow attendees to further apply the tools and strategies covered.
This document provides an agenda for a conference on budgeting and forecasting. The conference will cover implementing tools and techniques for more accurate and adaptive budgeting and forecasting, including employing balanced scorecards, developing rolling forecasts, utilizing forecasting tools, and identifying key business drivers. Speakers will discuss monitoring budgets through balanced scorecard performance, integrating analytics for strategic planning and budgeting, setting budget priorities, and leading organizational change for new budgeting practices. A post-conference workshop will allow participants to model and forecast key business drivers through a hands-on exercise.
This document provides information about the "Budgeting and Forecasting 2010: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" conference. The conference will be held from April 19-21, 2010 in San Diego, CA and will focus on improving budgeting and forecasting practices through restructuring forecasts, implementing balanced scorecard techniques, and transitioning to rolling forecasts. The agenda includes keynote speeches, sessions on topics like integrating analytics and assessing risk, and a post-conference workshop on modeling key business drivers. Attendees will include CFOs, financial analysts, and others involved in budgeting and forecasting.
This document provides an agenda for the "Budgeting and Forecasting 2010: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" conference happening from April 19-21, 2010 in San Diego, CA. The agenda outlines keynote speeches and sessions on topics like implementing balanced scorecards for budget management, integrating analytical tools for accurate budgeting and forecasting, improving cash flow forecasting practices, and transitioning from traditional to rolling forecasts. Attendees will learn strategies for restructuring their forecasting processes for improved reporting and organizational performance.
This document provides information about the "Budgeting and Forecasting 2010: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" conference. The conference will be held from April 19-21, 2010 in San Diego, CA and will focus on techniques for improving budgeting and forecasting processes. Speakers will discuss topics like implementing balanced scorecard techniques, creating accurate forecasts from imprecise data, developing effective rolling forecasts, and structuring forecasts to reduce risk. The document outlines the conference agenda, speaker biographies, logistics and registration details.
This document provides information about the "Budgeting and Forecasting 2010: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" conference. The conference will be held from April 19-21, 2010 in San Diego, CA and will focus on techniques for improving budgeting and forecasting processes. Speakers will discuss topics like implementing balanced scorecard techniques, creating accurate forecasts from imprecise data, developing effective rolling forecasts, and structuring forecasts to reduce risk. The document outlines the conference agenda, speaker biographies, logistics and registration details.
This document provides information about the "Budgeting and Forecasting 2010: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" conference. The conference will be held from April 19-21, 2010 in San Diego, CA and will focus on techniques for improving budgeting and forecasting processes. Speakers will discuss topics like implementing balanced scorecard techniques, creating accurate forecasts from imprecise data, developing effective rolling forecasts, and structuring forecasts to reduce risk. The document outlines the conference agenda, speaker biographies, logistics and registration details.
This document provides information about the "Budgeting and Forecasting 2010: Restructure Your Forecasting for Improved Reporting" conference, including the agenda, speakers, and logistics. The conference will be held April 19-21, 2010 in San Diego, CA and focus on techniques for improving budgeting and forecasting processes through tools like balanced scorecards, rolling forecasts, and analytics. It will provide attendees with 15 CPE credits and strategies to enhance budget accuracy and organizational performance.
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This document provides information about a two-day conference on applying Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve IT processes and drive business results. The conference will provide an overview of Lean Six Sigma and the DMAIC process, techniques for selecting and managing Six Sigma projects in IT, and case studies on implementing Six Sigma in IT departments. Sessions will also address change management, integrating Six Sigma with ITIL, and migrating from waterfall to lean development models. Attendees can earn up to 18 CPE credits. The conference will be held in Arlington, VA on September 29-30, 2010.
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The document discusses a Lean Six Sigma conference for IT professionals to be held from September 27-30, 2010. The conference will provide 18 CPE credits and optional yellow belt certification. Attendees will learn how to apply Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve IT processes and drive business results. They will gain tools to continuously improve work through problem solving. The yellow belt track on September 27-28 will cover Lean Six Sigma concepts and techniques to define, measure, analyze, improve and control processes.
This document provides information about a two-day conference on applying Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve IT processes and functions. The conference will provide an overview of Lean Six Sigma and the DMAIC process, discuss specific case studies, and offer a pre-conference certification option. Sessions will address topics such as change management, process transformation, and integrating Six Sigma with other frameworks like ITIL. Attendees will learn techniques for enhancing the quality, efficiency and results of their IT operations through Lean Six Sigma.
This document provides information about a 3-day training course on preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. The course will cover the key concepts and processes needed to understand the PMP exam, provide sample questions and a practice exam, and help attendees create a personalized study plan. It will be held in Arlington, VA in October 2010. Attendees will learn about the latest PMBOK guide, tips for passing the exam, and how to apply and prepare to take the PMP exam.
This document provides an agenda for a three-day training on implementing a balanced scorecard for government. The training will cover developing a strategy map, identifying key performance measures, building balanced scorecards, setting targets, and creating strategic initiative maps. Attendees will learn best practices for rolling out a balanced scorecard and creating a strategy-focused organization through presentations, exercises and case studies.
This 3-day training event provides government employees with the skills to implement a balanced scorecard performance management system. Attendees will learn how to create strategy maps, develop performance measures, link individual performance plans, and build organizational strategies. The training will cover building scorecards, setting targets, prioritizing initiatives, and communicating results. Attendees can earn 18 continuing education credits, and the training is offered at the Performance Institute in Arlington, VA from October 18-20, 2010.
The document announces an environmental performance summit to be held from June 28-30, 2010 in Arlington, VA. The summit will focus on measuring and improving environmental performance in government through workshops on developing quality performance measures, performance-based budgeting, and selecting the right performance measures for environmental programs. Featured speakers will discuss renewable energy contributions to environmental sustainability and innovations for utilizing performance measures. Attendees include environmental managers, specialists, researchers, and sustainability coordinators.
The document describes a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification course that will teach participants to apply Six Sigma tools and the DMAIC process to solve organizational challenges and improve processes. The 2-day course will cover Six Sigma concepts and methods, process mapping, project management, and tools for defining problems, measuring performance, analyzing causes of defects, improving processes, and controlling gains. Attendees will learn techniques to support continuous improvement through team problem solving and complete a work-related project.
The document announces an upcoming training event on auditing and evaluating government program performance held from September 27-30, 2010 in Arlington, VA. The event features two interactive courses on performance auditing and program evaluation. Performance auditing focuses on achieving maximum impact through relevant program measures and improving program objectives. Program evaluation teaches how to determine if a program is accomplishing its intended outcomes and how to build an evaluation system. Attendees will learn how to use performance information to drive decision making and capture accurate data to prove government programs are achieving their goals.
The document announces an upcoming training event on auditing and evaluating government program performance held from September 27-30, 2010 in Arlington, VA. The event features two interactive courses on performance auditing and program evaluation, with the goal of helping participants use performance information to drive decision making and prove that government programs are achieving intended outcomes. The performance auditing course will cover creating successful auditing strategies, developing relevant program measures, and learning how to improve program objectives. The program evaluation course will teach how to determine if a program is accomplishing its goals and how to build an evaluation system within an organization.
The document describes two interactive courses on performance auditing and program evaluation taking place from September 27-30, 2010 in Arlington, VA. The performance auditing course will focus on creating strategies to improve performance auditing and developing relevant program measures. The program evaluation course will teach how to determine if a program is achieving its intended outcomes and how to build an evaluation system. The courses will provide techniques for using performance data to drive decision making, assessing risks and vulnerabilities, developing audit objectives, and selecting appropriate data collection and analysis methods. Attendees include government auditors, inspectors general, program managers, and other professionals.
The document discusses a Lean Six Sigma conference for IT professionals to be held from September 27-30, 2010. The conference will provide 18 CPE credits and optional yellow belt certification. Attendees will learn how to apply Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve IT processes and drive business results. They will gain tools to continuously improve work through problem solving. The yellow belt track on September 27-28 will cover Lean Six Sigma concepts and techniques to define, measure, analyze, improve and control processes.
This document provides information about a two-day conference on applying Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve IT processes and functions. The conference will provide an overview of Lean Six Sigma and the DMAIC process, discuss specific case studies, and offer a pre-conference certification option. Sessions will address topics such as change management, process transformation, innovation, and combining Six Sigma with the ITIL framework. Attendees include IT professionals seeking to enhance quality, efficiency and results. CPE credits are offered.
The document provides information about a conference on implementing balanced scorecards effectively that will take place from August 23-25, 2010 in Washington DC. The conference will include workshops on the first day covering balanced scorecard fundamentals and using business intelligence to enable strategy-aligned scorecards. Day two will focus on developing key measures and cascading scorecards throughout an organization. Speakers will provide guidance on topics such as change management, strategy mapping, monitoring performance, and motivating employees. Attendees include CEOs, CFOs, and other executives seeking to transform strategy into action using balanced scorecards.
This document provides information about a 5-day training seminar on project management titled "Project Management for Results". The seminar will be held from October 4-8, 2010 in Arlington, VA and offers 35 PDUs and 30 CPE credits. Over the 5 days, participants will learn about project initiation, planning, execution, closing, tracking projects, using earned value management tools, understanding the project life cycle, developing estimates and schedules, and more. The seminar is aimed at project managers, program managers, procurement managers, IT specialists, and others involved in project management. Attending the seminar will help professionals bring projects from initiation to execution, develop performance measurements, understand factors for improving troubled projects, and prepare
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B280
1. Implement
Cutting-Edge
Tools, Adaptive
Budgeting &
Planning and
Rolling Forecasts
Forecasting
to Eliminate Waste
and Drive Profits
Masters 2009
in a Tough September 30 – October 2, 2009
Economy Philadelphia, PA
You Will Learn to:
Structure Your Forecasts to Reduce Risk and Improve
Organizational Stability
Address risk, speculation and future objectives with a
structured forecast
Create Accurate Forecasts from Imprecise Data
Overcome data generation errors and maintain forecast accuracy
Utilize Balanced Scorecard Techniques for Improved Budgets
Implement a better approach to budgeting using a Balanced
Scorecard framework
Increase Flexibility with Driver-Based Budgeting
Identify and focus on leading indicators to pinpoint the key issues that
influence your budget
Earn up to 15 CPE Credits
In Association with:
Implement Resource Allocation to Drive Strategy
www.ASMIweb.com/Budgeting
2. Day One
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009
8:30
Top Five Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast
Reasons to 9:00
Build Confidence: Budgeting and Forecasting in Economic Turbulence
Attend: Budgeting and forecasting tools have evolved into valuable resources that can be used to
affect performance and the bottom-line, even during difficult times. Building these tools
1. Overcome takes resources and a willingness to change. Hear from one organization’s techniques
and approaches towards structuring a budgeting and forecasting process in the midst of
challenges in economic uncertainty.
forecasting due Discover the resources needed for process implementation to be successful and accepted
to an uncertain Institute a foundation through a best-practice approach for successful budgeting and
economy forecasting techniques
Develop a road map for execution from a best-practice example of budgeting and
2. Apply Balanced forecasting implementation
Scorecard Bob Paladino
ASMI Senior Fellow
techniques to your
budgeting process 10:00
Break and Refreshments
3. Incorporate
driver-based 10:15
budgeting to Create, Implement and Manage Balanced Scorecard-Based Budgets
imporve accuracy Review a Balanced Scorecard-based appraoch to budgeting
Recognize pitfalls to avoid for a more effective budget
4. Streamline
Incorporate Balanced Scorecard best practices to help accelerate your results
your forecasting Bob Paladino
methods to ASMI Senior Fellow
enhance quality
11:15
5. Implement Measure Forecasting and Planning Performance
forecasting Identify key metrics for monitoring the effectiveness and evaluation of demand planning
techniques to and forecasting processes
Interpret and use metrics to improve process performance, as well as determine your
assess risk cost of error
Define human, business and demand factors which contribute to accuracy and error
12:15
Lunch Break
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4. Day Two,
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009
Develop and 8:30
Continental Breakfast
Manage an
9:00
Effective Keynote Address:
Structured Forecasting for Organizational Stability
Forecasting Forecasting plays a critical role in many aspects of financial decisions. Firms can use their
forecasting resources for financial speculations, financial risk management, and creating
Strategy that portfolio management. Accurate forecasting can help set future objectives and guide
future outcomes. Understand the forecasting model and how it has been proven beneficial
in the long run.
Aligns with Understand the basics of forecasting and its hurdles
Develop structure and tools for putting into place a viable forecasting system
Organizational Reduce forecasting error through efficiency and accuracy
Goals
10:00
Break & Refreshments
10:15
Streamline the Forecast Process
Increase forward flexibility to keep pace with the rapidly-changing economic landscape
Improve cycle time resulting in lower costs, improved productivity and enriched quality
Use financial resources in a more effective manner
Jean Nitchals
Former Sr. Financial Analyst, Best Buy
ASMI Senior Fellow
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is an expert in bringing together leaders to share and discuss best practices and
innovations. We connect decision-makers with respected solution providers.
The Institute offers four different pre-designed sponsorship packages:
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For more information on sponsorships or to get started, contact Paul Rogers
at 858-866-9386 or Paul.Rogers@ASMIweb.com
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5. Day Two, Continued
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009
11:15 “Very good
Drive Strategy through Disciplined Resource Allocation
Hear how resource allocation drives organizational strategy
content. Good
Examine how resource allocation should be managed
example of tools
Discuss implications of better resource allocation on organizational performance
Mitch Max I would like to
Managing Director, Decision Vu
see used at my
12:15
Lunch Break company.”
Nina Payakniti,
1:00 Finance Manager,
Source Refrigeration & HVAC, Inc
Risk Reduction: Use Analysis to Assess Forecast Uncertainty
Use various forecasting techniques to assess the risk and investment worth of assets
Utilize risk-return to make strategic decisions and protect shareholder value
Understand the importance of accounting risk factors into your forecasting
2:00
Break and Refreshments
2:15
Transition from Traditional to Rolling Forecasts
Discover the different methods that can be used with rolling forecasts
Showcase rolling forecasts as a useful tool for further fueling goals and performance
Find ways to perform a company-wide initiative on the new budgeting process
Mitch Max
Managing Director, Decision Vu
3:15
Utilize Forecasting and Demand Planning in Your Strategic Planning Process
Design the framework for a pragmatic and simple approach for demand planning
and forecasting
Communicate the importance of accountability and precise execution in the process
Assess your demand planning and forecasting process
4:15
Conference Adjourns
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6. Day Three,
Friday, October 2, 2009
Budgeting & Forcasting Masters 2009
8:30
Increase Workshop Registration and Continental Breakfast
Performance and
9:00
Improve Your Workshop: Model and Forecast Key Business Drivers
Being able to forecast financial information over time will help your organization identify
previously unseen trends and predict fluctuations. With the right tools, key business
Bottom Line drivers such as market conditions, performance measurements, customer demographics
and marketing activities can be tracked to help uncover these trends and to recognize
with Valuable what to look for. Developing measurements and metrics for various business factors can be
incorporated into your forecasting models for improving results. In this dynamic, hands-on
workshop, you will gain information on how to:
Budgeting and Identify the key business drivers that link to financial measures
Define and test linkages of drivers to measures of financial and business performance
Forecasting Layer forecast elements and scenarios for effective modeling
Track forecast submissions to improve accuracy over time
Techniques Align forecasts, plans and actual results in an actionable framework
Mitch Max
Managing Director, Decision Vu
12:00
Workshop Adjourns
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7. In-House Training
Budgeting & Forcasting Masters 2009
One of the more popular vehicles for accessing The American Strategic Management
Institute’s (ASMI) educational offerings is the delivery of on-site trainings and management
facilitations. Bringing a training or facilitation in-house gives you the opportunity to
customize a program that addresses your exact challenges and provides a more personal
learning experience, while virtually eliminating travel expenses. Whether you require
training for your department or for an organization-wide initiative, the advanced learning
methods employed by The Institute will create an intimate training atmosphere that
Customization
We realize that not all obstacles can be overcome by applying an “off-the-shelf solution”.
While many training providers will offer you some variation of their standard training,
ASMI’s subject matter experts will work with you and your team to examine your programs
and determine your exact areas of need. The identification of real life examples will
create a learning atmosphere that resonates with participants while at the same time
providing immediate return on your training investment. Using interactive exercises
that employ actual projects or scenarios from your organization, instructors can address
specific challenges and align the curriculum of each session to your objectives. While the
majority of on-site trainings are focused on smaller groups, ASMI also has the ability to
accommodate organizational-wide training initiatives. Utilizing multiple instructors, The
Institute has the capacity to deliver courses to groups of up to 300 participants per day.
Areas of Expertise
On-site delivery of single courses, certification programs and entire packages of
specialized courses are available in the following areas:
Strategic Planning
Performance Measurement
Project Management
Lean Six Sigma
Workforce Management
Budgeting and Forecasting
Contracting
Performance Reporting
Program Evaluation
Administrative Management
Change Management
Balanced Scorecard
For more information about in-house training options available to you, please contact
Blake Humble at 858-866-9352 or email him at Blake.Humble@ASMIweb.com
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8. Logistics & Registration
Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009
Venue and Hotel
Budgeting & Forecasting Masters 2009 will be held at The
Radisson Plaza – Warwick Hotel. A continental breakfast, lunch,
Registration Form
and refreshments will be provided each day of the event.
To Register, call 877-992-9522, Fax this Form to: 866-234-0680 or
Conference Address: Visit www.ASMIweb.com/Budgeting
Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel Philadelphia
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rate of $145 until August 28, 2009. Please call the hotel Delegate Information
directly and reference code “BFM” when making reservations
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The tuition rate for attending Budgeting & Forecasting
2009 is as follows: Address
Conference Only $1,799
City
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