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As organizations continually reorganize and bring work in and out of Shared Services, the pressure to manage resources effectively grows. This session explores how to balance increasing demands with finite capacity, drive labor arbitrage, and leverage economies of scale to optimize Shared Services performance.
• Learn strategies for managing resource allocation and maintaining service quality despite expanding workloads
• Discover how to drive labor arbitrage and scale effectively, ensuring Shared Services remains a strategic business asset
While Shared Services drives transformation and enterprise value, it’s still misunderstood by emerging talent as “back office.” This session challenges leaders to reposition their organizations as dynamic, high-impact talent hubs—and become the engine that attracts, grows, and promotes the next generation.
• Explore how to build a compelling narrative that makes Shared Services a sought-after career destination.
• Learn how to develop young talent, elevate their success stories, and amplify your brand as the gateway to enterprise leadership.
Transactional roles in shared services are rapidly being disrupted by AI and automation. GBS leaders must act now to ensure their workforce can not only adapt but excel alongside emerging technologies in a complex global environment. This session dives into how organizations can turn upskilling into a strategic advantage, bridging the gap between technology adoption and human capability.
• Discover actionable strategies to reskill and upskill employees, transforming transactional teams into tech-enabled value creators.
• Learn how to design workforce development programs that account for generational differences and global deployment, ensuring readiness for AI-driven change.
Data alone doesn’t change an organization — the story behind it does. We’ll explore how GBS leaders can bridge the gap between analytics and influence, using data-driven narratives to spark alignment, inspire confidence, and accelerate decision-making.
• From insight to impact: Discuss approaches for framing analytics so they lead to clear, strategic action across functions.
• The narrative advantage: Explore how to connect metrics to business priorities in a way that resonates with both operational teams and executives.
Innovation is key to staying competitive in today’s fast-paced business environment. This session will explore how GBS organizations can build a culture that encourages continuous improvement, fosters creativity, and drives organizational success through innovative thinking.
• Learn how to foster an innovative mindset and create environments where experimentation and new ideas thrive
• Discover best practices for creating cross-functional teams that drive innovation and lead transformational change
Amy Neely, Senior Vice President. Financial Services Operations, Coca Cola Bottler Sales and Services
Sustainability is no longer optional—it's a core business objective. This session will explore how GBS organizations can drive sustainability initiatives across their operations, aligning them with the overall environmental goals of the business.
• Learn how to embed sustainability in GBS operations, from reducing energy consumption to improving supply chain practices
• Discover the role of GBS in driving the broader sustainability agenda within the organization
As the enterprise reinvents itself in a rapidly evolving world, GBS must do more than adapt—it must lead. This session challenges GBS leaders to architect agile, multifunctional models that deliver on today’s business needs while staying ahead of tomorrow’s disruption.
• Learn how to align GBS strategy with the unique priorities of CFOs, CHROs, CIOs, and regulators.
• Explore how resilient GBS models connect efficiency, customer growth, and total cost of ownership into one business value engine
Take time to engage with peers and new connections to dive into the challenges on your plate. Benchmark and share experiences in small groups to move the needle on your projects and take away action items to inspire the next steps for your organization.