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Navigating GBS Transitions: From Captive to Outsourced Success
Shifting from a captive shared services model to an outsourced approach can feel like trying to change the course of a freight train. It’s challenging,…
Attracting Top Talent for Shared Services in 2025: Strategies That Work
Are you struggling to find the right people for your shared services team? If you’re nodding your head or feeling a pang of frustration, let’s…
Automation Unleashed: Driving Cost Savings in Shared Services
Have you ever sat down, looked at your budget, and thought, “There’s got to be a better way to manage costs?” This isn’t just a…
Navigating Process Ownership: Empowering GBS Teams for Success
So, here’s the deal. You’re part of a Global Business Services (GBS) team, and you’re given the hefty task of process ownership. It sounds exciting,…
Streamline Vendor Management: Success Stories for Leaders
Every leader knows the pain of vendor management. It can feel like you’re juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. We’re talking about vendors who…
Mastering Stakeholder Feedback for Continuous Service Improvement
Ever felt like your team’s ideas are just echoes in a vast empty room? A great team is filled with amazing talent, yet sometimes, the…
Scaling Success: Real Stories of GBS Challenges and Solutions
Ever felt like you’re juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle on a tightrope? That’s what scaling success in Global Business Services (GBS) often feels…
Aligning Your GBS Roadmap: Strategies for Business Success
I’ve been around the block in the shared services industry for over 20 years. I’ve seen the highs and lows, successes, and failures. The journey…
Navigating Compliance: Insights for Cross-Border Operations Management
So, you’re running a cross-border operation and the compliance landscape feels like a vast jungle, right? Complex regulations, different tax laws, and cultural nuances—it’s no…
Aligning UX Design with GBS Goals: A Roadmap to Efficiency
When it comes to shared services, I know what keeps you up at night. How do we elevate the user experience while keeping an eye…