Planning for COVID-19

Webinar Series

Planning for COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us, the changes and impacts will continue for some time. It’s during times like this when you need you remember that you are part of a community of best practice, so don’t be alone. The Forum is your friendly, safe environment for sharing ideas, top tips and pitfalls to avoid. In this time of uncertainty its important that we collaborate and work together, bringing together ideas and use this time as an opportunity to learn and continue to raise standards.

We have designed three short series of learning academy modules, along with a top-tips & pitfalls to avoid for homeworking webinar and then a virtual networking group to help you. Phil Anderson has written an article about some of the considerations you might need to make.

To view series 1 and 2 you need to log in to the website. Click on My Account at the top right to register or log in.

Published on 01 July 2025

2025 Best Practice Showcase: The Evolution of Planning

Tuesday 1st July, 12pm

Event date: 01/07/2025 12:00 - 13:00 Export event

Some things will always matter. Businesses will always need to balance customer demand, employee needs, and business goals. Planning will still rely on data, but how that data is used will keep evolving.

Technology will continue to speed things up. AI and automation will take over more of the routine tasks, but that doesn’t mean planners will become less important. If anything, the human side of planning, problem-solving, creativity, and decision-making, will be more valuable than ever.

The biggest shift will be in how planning is seen within businesses. The best companies will treat resource planning as a core part of their strategy, not just a support function. This means planners need to keep learning, keep questioning, and keep pushing for better ways to work.

The last 25 years have shown that when resource planning teams take the lead, businesses run better. The next 25 will be about making sure that influence keeps growing.

This webinar will showcase the very best from the 2025 Awards programme, along with an exclusive case study presentation from ebay and their Back Office planning transformation.