As we reflect on 2019 and turn our attention to how we can support you in 2020, it's clear that financial pressures are one of the major challenges facing executives in Australia. Our research shows that reactive, short-term cuts can wreak havoc on key initiatives and performance and that organisations who thrive in difficult financial climates take a more strategic approach.

Consider these four focus areas when it comes to tightening your budgets.

1. Ensure you’re looking at every available opportunity to reduce costs.

Many cost-savings opportunities will be obvious–but others will be less so. Learn the 20 no-regrets strategies to drive cost savings in the near and long-term. Download our guide.

2. Create a more sustainable model of care delivery.

Reducing care variation is the key to controlling costs, improving care quality and efficiency, and delivering patient-centered care. Use our resource library to prioritise, govern, and implement practices to reduce care variation across your organisation or in discrete specialties. Access our full library.

Focused on IT?  This resource can show you how to leverage technology to embed care standards and streamline your efforts. Download now.

3. Reduce labour costs–without cutting personnel.

In a financially constrained environment, many executives look to find short-term savings in their nursing budget.  Take this four-step approach to help leaders reduce nursing labour costs while safeguarding their staff and the care they deliver. Download the study.

4. Engage leaders in turbulent times.

Success in today’s operating environment requires leaders who are energised and excited by their work.  However, many market forces have contributed to rapid declines in leader engagement.  Discover the 5 solvable challenges to improve leadership effectiveness in this infographic.View the infographic.