Expand Your Shared Cost Model to Cover Strategic Goals
Map Your Sphere of Influence
Reserve Some Budget for Strategic Investment
Integrate (Gen)AI into Your Strategic Budgeting Model
Join Forces with Stakeholders
Expand Your Shared Cost Model to Cover Strategic Goals
Quick Take
14 Oct 2025
by
Rebecca Ray
You may not have the option of ever controlling 100% of your budget, which is not uncommon. Your organization may not be ready yet for the localization team to be the master of its funding model, or corporate culture simply doesn’t allow it at this point. Many organizations still don’t understand the horizontal nature of the localization function – similar to HR and finance – and/or they struggle with recognizing its value to revenue generation and the bottom line. However, you can still operate strategically by identifying your sphere of influence, saving for a rainy day, integrating GenAI into your budgeting model, and playing well with others.
