The topic of discussion at the International FP&A Board in San Francisco on the 19th of October, 2022, was ‘Moving from FP&A to Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A)’. Although the concept is not new, it has not been an easy journey for most organisations.
The 2nd semi-annual FP&A board meeting in New York happened on October 4th, 2022. This time, the topic of the discussion was “Moving from FP&A to Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A)”.
Traditional planning methods are well known for extracting insights and steering business decisions in short-term and predictable environments. A more dynamic planning model can be achieved by implementing a more integrated approach to connect strategic planning, detailed forecasting, and operational execution.
The International FP&A Board met in London on 28th September 2022 for an insightful and forward-thinking discussion. They explored the challenges faced in the journey from FP&A to xP&A and examined the impact of xP&A on the various aspects of business today. Here you will find some of the case studies and observations shared during this event, including the insights by Saad Siddiqi, Global FP&A Director at Harsco's Environmental Division.
The 7th Face-to-Face meeting of the International FP&A Board took place on the 13th of October, 2022, in the heart of Seattle. The participants from leading companies gathered in a prominent "Washington Athletic Club" to discuss the crucial ingredients for moving from traditional FP&A to Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A).
We held the 6th Chicago FP&A Face-to-Face Board on the 11th of October, 2022, and this meeting was dedicated to the emerging and developing concept of Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A).