The Leading Edge

The budget is downstream of the contract

The Leading Edge

Show Notes

In this episode we explore why continuous planning can only be as effective as the contracts beneath it — and how making the commercial portfolio visible, dynamic and outcome-focused can give CFOs a more accurate view of future cost, revenue and risk. In this episode we welcome a guest host, Issy Drinkall, Director of Strategic Alliances, Americas, World Commerce & Contracting. View the series and supporting insight papers Register for the supporting January 2027 webinar

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