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What resources and effort does ZBB require to implement well?

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ZBB requires significant management time to prepare and rank decision packages, good cost and activity data, training and buy-in, clear ranking criteria aligned to strategy, and leadership commitment. Because it's demanding, organizations often phase it (rotate across units) or apply it selectively to keep the effort proportionate to the benefit.
Real-world example The company trains managers and phases ZBB across departments over three years to manage the workload.

Common follow-ups: Why is ZBB effort-intensive? | How can the effort be phased?

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