News & Blog

10 Mar 2025

How to manage economic uncertainty in turbulent times

While business leaders express growing confidence in navigating economic headwinds, success depends on having robust decision-making processes in place. We explain why integration between strategic and tactical planning has never been more vital.

27 Feb 2025

Finance business partnering: five skills you need

ICAEW

Learn from two ICAEW experts how to master the skill of finance business partnering, which is rooted in relationships, influence, strategic thinking and commercial acumen.

25 Feb 2025

In a seemingly unpredictable world, why you need unconventional thinkers in your team… And how to cultivate original thought

Business In The News

Businesses have had a lot of disruptions to contend with in recent years, whether pandemics, lockdowns, sudden cost rises, Brexit, inflation, wars, Green agenda, Cancel Culture, DEI … the list goes on and on!   And yet uncertainty seems to be getting even

11 Feb 2025

Breaking down the finance ivory tower – why modern business demands integration

As corporate agility becomes paramount in 2025, siloed financial operations pose an existential threat. We outline why integrated planning must replace traditional finance models.

07 Feb 2025

Fighting Fit

Key areas of focus for manufacturers in 2025

Oliver Wight Partner, Les Brookes identifies the key focus areas for manufacturers in 2025.

03 Feb 2025

Why workforce evolution demands immediate action

Companies face mounting pressure from blue and white-collar labor challenges while struggling to implement effective AI solutions. We explain why successful transformation requires robust change management & planning processes.

21 Jan 2025

Why great Integrated Business Planning starts in FP&A – not the boardroom

While securing executive buy-in is crucial, the true catalyst for IBP success lies with your Financial Planning & Analysis team. This often-overlooked function holds the key to transforming business planning.

15 Jan 2025

Time for a KPI reset – why 2025 demands a new measurement mindset 

Traditional performance metrics often create more problems than they solve. Here's how to transform your dashboard from a reporting tool and a box-ticking exercise into a genuine catalyst for change.

08 Jan 2025

What consultants think CEOs should prioritise this year

Management Today

Management Today asked leading UK consultancies to identify the key areas businesses should focus on to not just survive, but thrive in the evolving landscape. 

23 Dec 2024

Santa's supply chain success puts British government housebuilding plans to shame

Here’s why leaders must look beyond headline-grabbing promises to understand true operational capabilities.

05 Dec 2024

From commitment to impact – how Integrated Business Planning drives sustainability goals

As environmental and market pressures converge, forward-thinking executives are discovering that better operational integration may be their most powerful transformation tool.

28 Nov 2024

From crisis to control: why risk management must be at the heart of IBP

In an era of escalating business disruptions, from cyber-attacks to supply chain chaos, integrating risk management is smart on many levels.