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Enjoy this preview of the full webcast by Ventana Research and the Financial Executive Research Foundation (FERF) on the topic of successful attributes of the long-range planning process. Watch the entire video at Planview.com/BetterLongRangePlanning Get the summary research report discussed (for free) at Planview.com/VentanaReport

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New Benchmarks for Long Range Planning

STEPS TO IMPROVING A MORE EFFECTIVE PROCESS

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AgendaIn this Slidecast• Presenter and Planview Introduction• The Study: Long Range Planning in Context

Continued at Planview.com/BetterLongRangePlanning• Key Takeaways: People and Process• Key Takeaways: Information and Technology• Conclusions, Questions and Contacts

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Bill SinnettSenior Director Research FERF

Introducing Our Presenters

Robert KugelSenior VP andResearch DirectorVentana Research

Marcus KleinProduct Line ManagerPlanview

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Long Range Planning in ContextWhy was it important to conduct this study?

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Key Research Insights

• Most organizations can improve long-range planning.• Executive leadership is necessary for successful

planning.• Few organizations consistently selecting initiatives and

capital projects well; most do not execute projects well.• Integrating strategic planning with individual projects

can produce better long-range plans; better integration of LRP with budgeting and forecasting produces better results.

• Data availability, accuracy and adequacy are issues that diminish the effectiveness of long-range planning.

• Organizations that use numbers-based analysis reported better financial returns from investments.

• Spreadsheets are the most common tool for planning, analysis and data storage; Organizations rate spreadsheets the least effective technology for long-range planning.

• Formal LRP training produces better results.

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