"Shared Services enables companies to retain internal control of core functions while still maximizing on cost efficiencies. The concept is simple: bring together functions that are frequently duplicated across divisions, subsidiaries or operating units and offer these services more efficiently and at a lower cost, through a shared services centre." "Shared Services: Mining for Corporate Gold provides an understanding of what shared services really is. It outlines how to assess its viability for your organization and how to proceed with planning and implementing it. Providing in depth coverage from the initial size-up, assessing outsourcing possibilities, establishing the infrastructure and shifting the culture, it is the definitive guide to shared services."--BOOK JACKET.

Includes index.

Ch. 1. The search for gold -- Ch. 2. Knowing what to mine -- Ch. 3. The route towards the implementation of shared services -- Ch. 4. Scoping shared services: defining the borders -- Ch. 5. Shared services cannot be sold, it can only be bought -- Ch. 6. The initial size-up: understanding where you are -- Ch. 7. Strategic outsourcing -- Ch. 8. Organizing and leading shared services -- Ch. 9. The foundation for success -- Ch. 10. Creating a culture of commitment -- Ch. 11. Evolving the shared services business -- Ch. 12. Measuring and evaluating success -- Ch. 13. Fast forward.