Join us at Redwood’s exclusive workshop at SSOW Houston as we reveal new findings from SSON Research & Analytics on what’s still holding R2R automation back, and how industry leader, Energy Transfer, successfully achieved record-to-report automation for its 250 legal entities and 700 accountants. We’ll go beyond the data to show:
Discover what’s working, what’s next, and how to apply it in your own financial close.
This comprehensive session delivers the full journey of shared services—from initial design through post-launch optimization and strategic innovation. Learn how to build a solid foundation, stabilize operations, and prepare for expansion into multifunction or global business services. Explore the latest in intelligent automation and GenAI to drive scalability, enhance user experience, and future-proof your organization. Whether you’re launching or leading a mature SSO, this workshop equips you to succeed in any market condition.
Is your shared services process a tangled web of inefficiencies? In this 90-minute workshop, roll up your sleeves and learn how to transform chaotic processes into streamlined, cost-saving engines. We'll dive into practical methodologies for process mapping, bottleneck identification, and root cause analysis. Discover how to eliminate waste, automate manual tasks, and implement sustainable process improvements. Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, you'll gain the skills to diagnose, redesign, and optimize your shared services processes for maximum impact. Leave with actionable strategies and a framework to implement immediately.
Embark on a journey to streamline HR processes, redefine roles and handoffs, and turn challenges into opportunities for an improved end-to-end experience.
Is your organization struggling with process inefficiencies that hinder growth and profitability? Learn how one global leader systematically identified, streamlined, and transformed organizational processes, leading to a significant reduction in administrative workload, substantial automation of repetitive tasks, and the elimination of unnecessary processes. Discover how to automate non-value-added work, fundamentally shift the perception of support functions to value creators, and create significant capacity within the business to focus on strategic initiatives. Attendees will leave with a proven framework and actionable strategies to drive significant cost savings, boost employee empowerment, ensure seamless alignment of shared services (spanning facilities, procurement, HR, supply chain, and corporate strategic projects) with overarching business goals, and ultimately generate greater value for the entire organization.
Discover how enterprises are deploying AI Colleagues to transform shared services. See them in action across IT, Finance, and HR, and explore the agentic AI architecture that drives faster integration, short time to deployment, and measurable productivity gains — all while maintaining governance, auditability, and minimizing risk.
As organizations navigate the complexities of digital transformation, effective communication emerges as a critical lever for success. Drawing parallels from extreme sports risk management, Larry Hack presents a novel perspective on IT service delivery—highlighting how strategic, transparent communication can reshape stakeholder perceptions and elevate service value, even without changes to core performance metrics. This session will explore how IT service managers can use communication to foster alignment, build trust, and enhance perceived performance in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Participate in a unique and interactive session designed to tackle the most pressing challenges facing shared services organizations today. This dynamic activity will get you out of your seat and actively engaged in real-time problem-solving and benchmarking!
We'll present a series of provocative statements related to shared services best practices, emerging trends, and industry hurdles. Based on your stance, you'll move to a designated area in the room. Once positioned, you'll engage in collaborative discussions with your group. Share your solutions, challenge conventional thinking, and gain valuable insights from your shared services colleagues.