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Better Forecasts: Be a Better Predictor

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2.00 Credits

Member Price $79

Non-Member Price $109

Overview

Imagine being able to see into the future with confidence.  The ability to be a great forecaster is not innate but learned.  By examining great forecasters, we can learn to improve our ability to predict the future.  We will examine best practices and current research to improve our ability to predict events that will affect our business.  

Highlights

  • Why an open mind and the ability to doubt helps make great predictions
  • Why it is better to be a fox than a hedgehog
  • How non-conformists change the world
  • How to focus on what matters
  • How to learn from the past without hindsight bias

Prerequisites

Some budgeting and forecasting experience

Designed For

CFOs, Controllers, Budget Managers and other professionals who work on budgets and forecasts

Objectives

  • Learn techniques that will improve your forecasting ability

Preparation

None

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

John Levy, Executive Education, Inc.

John F. Levy, MBA, CPA, is the CEO of Board Advisory, a consulting firm that assists public companies, or companies aspiring to be public, with corporate governance, compliance, financial reporting and financial strategies. He has served as CFO of both public and private companies. John currently serves on the Board of Directors of four public companies, including as Chairman of one company and lead director of another. He is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Non-Member Price $109

Member Price $79