The document discusses a strategic partnership between GE and NextQuarter (NQ) that aims to drive cost savings of $18 million to $2 billion by optimizing knowledge worker effectiveness. NQ will quantify information-based costs, assess knowledge worker activities, and use metrics to prioritize areas with the greatest potential gains. Their approach focuses on quick improvements that yield incremental results. The partnership focuses on generating $1 million in savings within 60 days, $3 million within 150 days, through practices like comparing costs and performance, identifying hidden costs, and enhancing governance strategies.