Jonova conducts or commissions research on topics relevant to our customers:
Integrated Business Planning Is Needed
July 2009, Robert Kugel
Jonova commissioned Ventana Research to execute extensive benchmark research designed to gauge the maturity of planning in organizations. The research findings demonstrate the importance of data to the overall effectiveness of IBP. Companies that are able to provide the right information at the right time to the right people are able to plan more effectively. They have more accurate plans, have greater agility in adapting to change and are better able to align the actions of all departments and functions with each other and with the corporation's strategy. To learn more, contact info@jonova.com.
In addition, there is valuable research available that covers critical topics:
Plan and Budget with More People More Often
September 2009 by Ventana Research
Most people see planning and budgeting as a function of the finance organization. But we recommend that companies structure it for broader participation, so that all people who have budget authority become meaningful contributors. When this is the case, more buy-in and accountability result: It stops being "finance's budget" and becomes everyone's budget. In addition, linking this process to the company's objectives and strategy makes it possible to control costs more effectively, which will increase operating efficiency. We also advise that planning and budgeting be done more often than once a year, so that the company can respond faster as conditions change. When this is the case, management and executives are more likely to be able to understand the implications of changes, weigh their options more intelligently and respond appropriately.
