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How do you combine a rolling forecast with an annual budget?

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Many organizations keep an annual budget as a fixed accountability and target-setting anchor, while running rolling forecasts to guide operational decisions and re-predict outcomes. The budget provides the yardstick and incentive baseline; the rolling forecast provides the current best estimate. Clear roles prevent the two from conflicting.
Real-world example The annual budget sets bonus targets while the rolling forecast steers monthly resource decisions.

Common follow-ups: What role does each play? | How do you avoid conflict between them?

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