Respond credibly when a leader demands broad percentage cuts instead of driver-led savings.
CEO CE Chief Executive Officer The CEO says, "I want every function down eight percent. It's fair, it's fast, and investors will like the signal." You need to challenge the method without sounding resistant to cost discipline. 8% requested cut 2 days deadline Mixed quality of current baselines Precision beats symmetry Equal cuts sound fair, but cost drivers, capability risk, and dirty baselines are not evenly distributed. The strongest pushback offers a better plan, not a slower one. Respond You have the floor right after the CEO's mandate. Offer the plan The CEO says, "Fine. What would you do instead…
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