Connected Planning for Business Transformation

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  5 hours 19 minutes

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  This course is the capstone project for learners completing the Connected Planning for Business Transformation specialization. In this project, you will develop a rationale and roadmap for Connected Planning implementation in your own organization. By examining the current state of planning in the organization, identifying specific areas where Connected Planning will deliver significant benefits, and addressing organizational obstacles, you will prepare yourself to advocate for Connected Planning, drive its adoption in your organization, and help transform your business. This course is presented by Anaplan, provider of a leading technology platform that is purpose-built for Connected Planning.
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  14 hours 25 minutes

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  Connected Planning is a technology-enabled approach to business planning that transforms the way organizations use their data, people, and plans. Decision makers, and ultimately the entire organization, plan and pivot with confidence when faced with changes, whether in an organization, the marketplace, or even the global economy. From this Introduction to Connected Planning, you’ll understand its history in business modeling and scenario planning, the trends that make it essential to business success today, and the measurable impact that Connected Planning has had on organizations. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Describe the key characteristics of Connected Planning • Understand the history of Connected Planning and its roots in business modeling and scenario planning • Explain why current events and trends are leading many organizations to adopt Connected Planning • Articulate the benefits of Connected Planning This course is presented by Anaplan, provider of a leading technology platform that is purpose-built for Connected Planning.
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  1 day 7 hours 3 minutes

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  Effective planning isn’t just an annual top-down strategic planning and budgeting exercise. To adapt in the turbulent global economy, successful organizations plan in real-time, across the organization, at all times. By leveraging a Connected Planning approach and technology, organizations around the world are finding ways to not only survive, but thrive. In this course, you’ll explore examples of how Connected Planning transforms the way organizations do business. Using real-life case studies from the Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, and Human Resources functions, you’ll see a wide range of Connected Planning examples and benefits. Most significantly, Connected Planning is cross-functional, which generates even greater impact for an organization. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Explain how Connected Planning provides the link between strategic planning and operational execution • Describe a range of ways that organizations apply Connected Planning within and across functions • Articulate the benefits of Connected Planning This course is presented by Anaplan, provider of a leading technology platform that is purpose-built for Connected Planning.
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  15 hours 58 minutes

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  From this course, you’ll understand how to make Connected Planning a reality in an organization. Organizations need a vision supported by a focused effort to move from traditional planning and static business modeling to a Connected Planning approach--where data, people, and plans are linked throughout the organization. Creating a digital ecosystem using a Connected Planning technology platform is a big part of the process, but it’s not the only thing needed. In this course, we’ll explore the role of corporate culture and sponsorship, process redesign, master data management, and change management to successfully implement Connected Planning. You’ll be challenged to examine your own organization’s readiness to undertake the Connected Planning journey. If you’re not ready yet, you’ll identify areas where you need to focus your efforts. If you are ready, you’ll have the framework you need to get started on the path to make Connected Planning a reality in your organization. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Identify challenges to a Connected Planning implementation stemming from issues with people, data, and planning processes • Articulate the benefits of Connected Planning over traditional planning and static business modeling • Explain why corporate culture, data management, and change management are critical to successful Connected Planning execution • Drive or constructively participate in the implementation of Connected Planning in your organization This course is presented by Anaplan, provider of a leading technology platform that is purpose-built for Connected Planning.

Taught by

LA Foster and Linda Scott