First published on Shared Services & Outsourcing Network website Have you ever wondered why some Global Capability Centers (GCCs) flourish while others flounder, despite having similar resources and goals? In India alone, it is projected that 800 new GCCs will launch operations in the next 5-6 years, adding to the existing 1600. An Accenture study […]
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3 Ways Global Business Services Leaders Can Build a Strong Social Media Presence
“I have a company to run” “It is risky with customers also following my comments” “Social media is for celebrities” “It takes too much time commitment from me” “I am unsure of the value” “My HQ will not be appreciative” “It is painful to navigate the legal hassles to get anything out” For Global Business Services […]
Why Global Business Services Leaders Must Focus on Building Thought Leadership
What for? Especially, if Global Business Services (GBS) leaders are known for their knowledge and prowess within the firm? Especially, if stakeholders value what they do? Especially, if they are recognized for and are comfortable with their progress? Why bother with thought leadership? What on earth is it anyway and why must you care if you are a GBS leader? Consider these data […]
Purpose, Progress and Passion – Highlights of the 2022 ASPIRE GBS Leaders Summit in Krakow, Poland
How are GBS leaders thinking about the future of their centers? What are the challenges, aspirations, risks and opportunities now and ahead of them? Which priorities do they need to address swiftly? About a 100 business and operations leaders, HR professionals, consultants and partners converged for a day-long exchange (Oct 27) at the 2022 ASPIRE Global Business […]
5 Global Business Services Communication Investments Worth Making
This article was first published on the Focus on Business website: https://focusonbusiness.eu/en/news/5-global-business-services-communication-investments-worth-making/5051 Managing and keeping a Global Business Services (GBS) or Shared Services set-up running takes a lot more effort and commitment because of the perceptions, resistances and challenges that come with operations. It isn’t hard enough to keep the wheels turning with annoying attrition […]
Communications as a COE for Shared Services Success: Charting a New Direction
Pleased to share the third and final segment of three-part series on Communications as a Center of Excellence for Shared Services. https://www.ssonetwork.com/global-business-services/columns/communications-as-a-coe-for-shared-services-success-charing-a-new-direction Interested in your feedback and comments.
Communications as a Center of Excellence | Part 2: Building a Strategy
Pleased to share the 2nd installment of the 3-part article on communications as a center of excellence, especially in global shared services or capability centers. In the first part, I discussed the rationale and approach and this segment I cover the strategy and pitfalls to overcome. https://www.ssonetwork.com/talent-management-leadership-and-culture/columns/communications-as-a-coe-for-shared-services-success-building-the-strategy
5 Tips to Turnaround a Global Capability Center’s Communications Team
This post first appeared on my Linkedin page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniisu/ While most global capability centers have a communication function supporting the business and brand, there is often a gap between expectation and reality. When communication teams at global capability centers begin operating, the focus is heavily on establishing basic processes. As the team matures and gains the confidence […]