In a period of ever greater challenges, rising expectations, shorter time scales and increasing process and technology complexity, Shared Services leaders, whether seasoned, new in the role or aspiring, are on the front line.

Here are some GREAT opportunities, that cost you nothing but your time and focus, to assess your own challenges, opportunities and strategies against your peers and industry leaders.

Just pause for thought – peers in other organisation addressing the same challenges as you. What better way to reinforce or revitalise your own strategy?

Last chance complimentary tickets for next week:

• 11th-12th September, Shared Services Leaders’ Summit: Process & Technology, London, UK

How will technology drive the shared services processes of the future? Join IKEA, HSBC, Jaguar Land Rover, Cargill, The Hackett Group, Fujitsu and many more at the Shared Services Leaders’ Summit, where we’ll be discussing challenges and strategies for success. Registration for last chance attendance can be found here.

• 18th-20th September, Credit Matters, Brno, Czech Republic

The fast pace of developments in Credit are critical success factors in your company’s cashflow. Join for expert advice on Working Capital Management along with Technology Case studies – budgeting, teams and learnings. Hear Success stories on today’s Talent Attraction & Development, Economic outlook and Growing relationships with Sales & Accounts Payable. You can find the registration here.

• 25th September, Webcast, 3pm London A RoadMap to Rapid Returns: Optimising and Transforming Shared Services.

One that you don’t need to leave the office for! This thought-provoking webcast will share results of direct research and consultation with Shared Services leaders, challenge received wisdom and present a roadmap to rapid returns in driving value to the business. Find out more and Register attendance here, and receive the slides post-event

• 16th, 17th October, North American Shared Services Leaders’ Summit, Atlanta, Georgia, US

How do we respond to the challenges and opportunities for change and transformation as a Shared Services Leader? This two-day summit will equip you with tools, information and strategies to manage change, and help you plan to “stay ahead.” Join the conversation and share ideas with Coca-Cola, Aetna, Home Depot, Mohawk Industries, The Hackett Group, and Genpact. Full agenda and registration here.

There has never been so much opportunity to drive greater business value in our organisations. There are barriers and bear-traps but there is someone out there whose experiences and ideas can make a real difference to you. They might just be here at one of these events, at no cost to you…