The Big Zero LinkedIn series
Kris Timmermans talks about demystifying the (R)evolution of the zero-based mindset and why he and his co-authors wrote the book on ZBx.
What’s a “Baby Z” anyway?
Zeroing in on the “baby Zs” in his LinkedIn article, Kris Timmermans gives us a sneak peek into the new book, The Big Zero.
But what should it cost? Forward-looking cost management
Rodrigo Abdalla asks us to question everything we thought we knew about costs as he discusses this radical shift in zero-based mindset.
Culture: Doing the right thing
Good things come in threes. Chris Roark discusses how company culture can make (or break) a ZBx transformation.
The secret sauce of ZBx: The closed loop
What’s the secret sauce that gels the principles of ZBx together? Kris Timmermans unveils the “closed loop.” The secret is out!
Visibility: How to move from denial to acceptance
ZBx is not only about facts and figures—there’s some psychology too. Chris Roark shows how companies can “get real” about how much they spend to move from denial to acceptance.
Value targeting: The engine of ZBx
Value targeting in ZBx is where the magic happens—good costs that fund growth. Rodrigo Abdalla shows how great ambition equals greater results.
Category ownership: Coaching a ZBx journey
How can you keep the ZBx engine humming? Kris Timmermans shares ways to create “healthy tension” between budget and cost category owners.
Locking targets into the budget
Budgeting is so much more than numbers—it’s a commitment. Rodrigo Abdella shows how locking targets is core to the ZBx transformation journey.
Execute initiatives: Translating ambition into action
ZBx theory springs into action in the execute initiatives phase. Chris Roark shares how to achieve consistent follow-through.
Control and monitoring: Staying on course
Kris Timmermans shares more about the last phase—arguably the most critical phase—of the ZBx closed loop.