I. Explain why they need to cut costs.
A. Remind them that there’s a corporate dictate that every
department must cut costs.
1. Refer to the CEO’s memo.
2. State the deadline.
B. Add my endorsement that I believe we can maintain high
quality while improving efficiency.
1. Ask for ideas on how we can measure the effect of costcutting
on quality.
2. Ask for comments on how quality is measured now.
II. Ask for ideas on where they can cut costs.
A. Tell them I’d look at travel and office supplies to start.
1. Suggest that they look at trends in costs over the past
three years.
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