Unlocking Zero-Based Budgeting: Is this the right fit for your organization

ARTICLE | September 19, 2025

In an environment of ongoing policy changes, market volatility, and shifting regulations, many organizations are questioning the reliability of traditional budgeting. Past benchmarks can lose their relevance when the economic landscape is in constant flux. It is in this context that zero-based budgeting (ZBB) has emerged as a potentially transformative approach, inviting organizations to thoroughly reexamine every dollar spent. Instead of building on last year’s numbers, ZBB starts from zero and asks leaders and teams to justify each expense anew. This method has attracted increased attention among those seeking greater control, accountability, and precision in their financial management.

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