Forecasting Series

Improving Forecast Accuracy

This course is designed to provide participants with implementation-ready and theoretical approaches for improving the accuracy of forecasts. Discover how to identify key business drivers of growth and improve future visibility for agile decision-making.

Agenda Topics

  • Improving forecast accuracy
  • Business drivers and forecast accuracy
  • Building and simulating accurate forecasts

Course Length

Two 2-Hour Virtual Sessions or One Half Day In-Person

Learning objectives

  • Develop forecasting processes and workflows
  • Identify risks with forecasts
  • Use financial models to accommodate change
  • Agile planning and automated reforecasting tools

Integrating Rolling Forecasts

This course explores how rolling forecasts assist business professionals and leadership in making more educated decisions and taking more calculated risks. Using customized case studies and real-life examples, participants are “implementation-ready” and able to apply the theory and practices to their work.

Agenda Topics

  • Introduction to forecasting
  • Types of rolling forecasts
  • Technology in forecasting
  • Create and update rolling forecasts

Course Length

Two 2-Hour Virtual Sessions or One Half Day In-Person

Learning objectives

  • Difference between static annual budgets and rolling forecasts
  • Rolling forecasts as a management decision-making tool
  • Create a rolling forecast