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Sharks Become First Back-to-Back Grid League Champions
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Dave Castro Announces Pairs Division for 2027 Open, New Games Location Soon
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Repeat Champs? Expansion Team Cinderella? 2026 Grid League Finale Is Set
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US schools are banning AI or ignoring rampant misuse. This “AI-themed” high school found a better way.
Whether officially encouraged or discouraged, student and teacher AI use is high and still rising. A 2025 RAND Corporation report found over half of students and teachers using gen AI. In a 2025 College Board survey, 84% of high school students reported using gen AI for schoolwork (ChatGPT was the tool of choice, used by 69% of surveyed students). The question isn’t whether students will use AI, but how.
Contract lifecycle management: Stages, benefits and best practices
Contract lifecycle management is important because, without it, organizations risk missed renewals, compliance issues, revenue leakage and slower deal cycles. Contracts carry legal and financial weight, so how a business manages them directly affects revenue, risk and relationships. A recent World Commerce and Contracting (WorldCC) report found that organizations lose an average of 11% of a contract’s value after signature.
What is a building maintenance checklist?
Building maintenance is central to a business because it can ensure the health and safety of occupants, protect property value and extend asset longevity. Routine upkeep of buildings, such as replacing fire alarms or cleaning gutters, can extend the life of expensive equipment and limit liability exposure. Separately, building maintenance, supported by preventive maintenance checklists can help cut costs and reduce the need for emergency repairs or a total system overhaul.
What is variance analysis?
Variance analysis plays a crucial role in financial management, especially for accounting teams that maintain accurate historical financial data and track the organization’s financial performance. These individuals must uncover errors or omissions in accounting data so that the data feeding into other analyses across an organization is reliable. Separately, variance analysis can be valuable for fraud detection.
What is what-if analysis?
At a high level, what-if analysis works by examining potential positive or negative changes to one or more variables. They are also called assumptions and can be minor changes or major fluctuations, depending on the situation. Some of these variables include total revenue, churn, total expenses, cost of goods sold (COGS), taxes, inflation, liabilities and interest rates. Modern organizations must consider these factors and more when developing a business plan.
What is a static budget?
The core difference between the static budget and a flexible budget is responsiveness. An organization will use static budgets when operations are predictable and cost structures remain stable. A flexible budget is adaptable and adjusts in real time throughout a budget period, reflecting actual activity levels. The flexible budget accounts for overspending, underspending, changing market conditions and variable costs.
What is a flexible budget?
Budget conditions rarely follow a plan or stick to the schedule. Market conditions shift, supply chains stall and revenue projections miss the mark. Here’s where a flexible budget steps in to give finance teams a tool that can handle unexpected expenses and unforeseen business activity. Flexible budgets hold some of the highest value in performance management. By adjusting financial plans to reflect actual activity levels, managers can compare actual costs against what they should have been.
What is financial analytics?
Organizations are moving beyond traditional financial forecasting and financial data analytics methods because they see how the future is unfolding. AI and digital transformation initiatives are gaining popularity, and finance teams that remain open-minded enable business agility and profitability. Financial analytics is an approach that aligns with this shift, enabling real-time analytics and interpretation of financial data.
What is integrated financial planning?
Integrated financial planning is the process of combining financial planning, budgeting and forecasting into a single, unified system across an organization. This approach gives financial planning and analysis (FP&A) teams a holistic view of business performance and links all financial data from various sources into a single source of truth.
AI in financial reporting
AI technology is no longer a future consideration for finance teams—it’s an operational reality. Organizations across industries are accelerating AI adoption, and financial reporting is one of the functions feeling the shift most acutely. AI-powered tools are moving well beyond task automation. They analyze entire datasets, unify FP&A teams and streamline planning, budgeting and forecasting.
What is headcount planning?
The first step in headcount planning is understanding the current state of the organization’s workforce and the challenges that it faces. Identify skills gaps through a skills audit and gap analysis to determine where more talent development or upskilling is needed. An organization might also evaluate role shortages and capacity issues. For example, if the organization is expanding into new markets, it’ll be important to analyze current headcount and determine where it needs more employees.
What is a rolling forecast?
Rolling forecasts enable companies to adapt quickly and predict aspects of business performance. The method is sometimes used as a supplement to traditional budgeting techniques or as a replacement for the annual forecast, depending on the company’s specific needs. With rolling forecasts, there is a continuous time horizon. For example, if you maintain a 12-month rolling forecast and it is January 2026, your forecast covers February 2026 through January 2027.
What is scenario analysis?
Across the finance sector, institutional processes and traditional methods are being replaced with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven systems. This statement is true for scenario analysis, where AI is replacing manual, static modeling with automated simulations that can process datasets in real-time. Specifically, AI in financial modeling is growing in popularity as it revolutionizes the planning, budgeting and forecasting process.
What is Financial Analysis?
Financial analysis is the process of interpreting financial statements and evaluating a company’s financial data to assess its overall performance, financial health and profitability. The process uses a range of techniques to analyze financial statements and other reports to help investors and internal management evaluate the company’s stability.
FP&A 2026 Trends | IBM
Until recently, a major part of the FP&A role included tedious tasks like manual data entry and spreadsheet consolidation. Advancements in technology, such as AI and automation, are redefining FP&A organizations through deeper insights and more thorough analysis. AI in FP&A is gaining in popularity. According to recent IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) research, 69% of CFOs say that AI is integral to their finance transformation strategy.
What is Financial Reporting Automation?
Financial reporting automation is the process of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) by using artificial intelligence (AI) and automation-powered software to streamline financial reporting processes. With automated financial reporting, FP&A teams can automate tedious reporting tasks and prepare financial statements and reports in real-time. They can also automate workflows, create automatic audit trails and manage consolidation and verification.
What is Business Agility?
Business agility is an organization’s ability to preemptively sense internal and external changes and adapt quickly through innovative solutions to deliver business value. With the growing list of global headwinds, organizations must have the necessary tools to be adaptive and flexible in their ways of working.
What is Financial Reporting?
The requirements for financial reporting are frequently changing and will depend on the company and whether it’s public or privately owned. The most common standard setters are the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the International Accounting Standards Board and the Government Accounting Standards Board. The standards are always shifting and being tweaked for accuracy and usefulness.
What is Demand Forecasting?
Demand forecasting is a process within supply chain operations that uses historical data for demand planning and anticipates future customer demand. The demand forecasting process enhances forecasting accuracy in real-time, helps organizations manage their inventory levels and guides data-driven business decisions. Forward-thinking organizations are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools, machine learning (ML), predictive analytics and automation in their demand forecasting approach.
Revolutionizing the UFC fan experience with IBM watsonx
This article was featured in the Think newsletter. Get it in your inbox. It’s an iconic tradition in the spectacle of combat sports when a fighter makes their entrance, usually accompanied by a song and–certainly for the more than 700 million UFC fans worldwide—some key statistics on the fighter.
HYROX Sets Sail: Inside the Brand’s First Fitness Cruise
Credit: @hyroxexperiences / Instagram The world’s most popular fitness race is moving from land to sea. HYROX recently announced it will host a four-day Mediterranean fitness cruise featuring training sessions, competitions, and community events. The race that has taken the fitness world by storm will host its first HYROX cruise from October 21-25, 2026.
What is Financial Management?
Financial management refers to the framework an organization and its finance leaders use to guide resource allocation, investment decisions and operational efficiency. Managing profitability, budget forecasting and strategic decision-making are the processes that make up an organization’s financial management. Financial management encompasses everything that impacts the financial health and sustainability of the organization.
What is Scenario Planning?
Scenario planning refers to the process of creating multiple scenarios for potential futures, based on a range of different uncertainties. Organizations are turning to strategic planning methods as a way to manage risk and make data-driven decisions. These methods also help businesses to be prepared for the “what-if” moments outside of their control, such as climate change, market fluctuation and geopolitical shifts.
24 Workouts in 24 Hours: UK Gym Raising Money to Support Six-Year-Old Member
Courtesy of Florence Kinnafick Florence Kinnafick’s six-year-old son, Hugo, has a rare metabolic liver disease. Both attend CrossFit Leamington in the United Kingdom and are hosting a one-day fundraiser for a charity that supports people diagnosed with Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). The event titled “Hugo’s WOD Squad” will begin at noon on January 31, 2026, at CrossFit Leamington (CFL). It will showcase 24 “Hero” workouts over 24 hours.
What is Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A)?
Extended planning and analysis (xP&A) refers to the process of extending traditional financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to enhance an organization’s capabilities and establish better collaboration across teams. xP&A connects financial planning with all other business functions within an organization as a way to streamline teams and break down data silos.
What is Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)?
Over the years, it has transformed from a back-office reporting function. Today, it serves as a strategic intelligence engine for the finance industry. Its evolution mirrors how the finance industry made its own shift from historical record-keeping to forward-looking decision-making. EPM is also sometimes synonymous with corporate performance management (CPM), business performance management (BPM) and financial planning and analysis (FP&A). At the start, EPM was a manual system.
Reebok Drops New Nano X5 Edge This December
Reebok is expanding its Nano franchise with the launch of the Nano X5 Edge Training Shoes in early December. The new shoe is the latest addition to the Nano line, which has been synonymous with CrossFit for over 10 years. The Nano X5 Edge will be available online starting December 5. Reebok’s Nano franchise celebrated its 15th anniversary last year with the Nano X5. Reebok served as the title sponsor of the CrossFit Games from 2011 to 2020.
What is Conversational Commerce?
“Hey Alexa, find me a new pair of highly rated running socks.” This phrase is one of the thousands of examples of conversational commerce at work. Conversational commerce is reshaping the digital shopping experience altogether. This type of e-commerce creates a seamless and interactive shopping experience for consumers through conversation tools such as chatbots and voice assistants.
Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr Named TFAP’s “Athlete of the Year,” Announces Second Pregnancy
Eight-time CrossFit Games winner Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr can add another award to her collection: The Female Athlete Project (TFAP) recently selected the G.O.A.T. as its Athlete of the Year. TFAP is a media platform founded by Australian Olympian Chloe Dalton that focuses on women in sports at all levels and features a weekly women’s sports news podcast called The Wrap. The organization announced the awards earlier this month in a video shared on the TFAP YouTube channel.
CrossFit Games Athlete and Marine, Mike Egan, Breaks World Record
On Veterans Day, Mike Egan set a Guinness World Record for the longest distance covered in a wheelchair in 24 hours – 152.36 miles – all for charity. Egan, a U.S. Marine veteran and CrossFit Games adaptive athlete, made the ambitious attempt to support ValorFit, a nonprofit organization that unites Veterans and fitness communities. All the money raised was donated to ValorFit to support the entire Veteran community. “I spent a year training for this.
Less Than 6 Months After Devastating Car Accident, Alex Gazan Finishes Second at the 2025 Rogue Invitational
A triumphant return hardly describes what Alex Gazan accomplished at the 2025 Rogue Invitational, only months after a car accident that could have ended her career. The Rogue Invitational wrapped up on Sunday after three intense days of competition for top CrossFit athletes. Gazan finished the weekend in second place, which is an impressive achievement considering that the last five months of her life involved rehab after fracturing her fibula in the accident.
Alex Gazan Returns to Competition After a Car Crash Ended Her CrossFit Games Season
A camping trip after winning the Norcal Classic took a devastating turn when Alex Gazan and her husband, Jake, were involved in a car accident, ending her 2025 CrossFit Games season early. Now, several months later, she is returning to compete at the 2025 Rogue Invitational this coming weekend. Remind me: Gazan won the 2025 Northern California Classic in May, earning her a spot at the 2025 CrossFit Games.
The long game: Businesses investing in AI infrastructure need to push to the finish line
Businesses are spending big on AI infrastructure, yet many aren’t seeing results. According to a new study from the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV), organizations attempting to scale AI are hitting a roadblock upon deployment: a fractured foundation built with traditional methods. Which raises a question: If succeeding with AI means redirecting your enterprise infrastructure, will the gains outweigh the costs?
Rogue Invitational 2025 Programming Drops – Log Bar, Horizontal Peg Board Return
Credit: @rogueinvitational/ Instagram The 2025 Rogue Invitational — one of the most anticipated events on the CrossFit calendar — is set for October 31 through November 2 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Elite CrossFit athletes will go head-to-head alongside the world’s best Strongmen and Strongwomen, testing their limits with Rogue’s signature mix of heavy implements and creative programming. True to tradition, this year’s lineup features fan-favorite odd objects and new challenges.
Agentic AI vs. Generative AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a popular topic for the past decade, but more recently terms such as generative AI (gen AI) and agentic AI have emerged. While traditional AI offered users an exciting new way to recognize patterns and analyze data, gen AI can create new patterns and content like text, images, video, audio or software code.
New App, CompWorld, Brings Athletes, Vendors, and Event Organizers Together in One Place
Mark Shortt knows the grind of small business firsthand. As the owner of ThiccBoi Apparel, he spends most weekends on the road, selling gear at local CrossFit competitions — events that sustain his business. However, finding those competitions became its own full-time job. Event information was scattered across Facebook pages, Competition Corner, and Eventbrite listings, making it nearly impossible to track what was happening and where.
Reebok, F45 Training Announce Global Partnership
On October 16, Reebok and fitness brand F45 announced a new global partnership. In a press release, the iconic footwear and apparel brand, famous for its Nano training shoe line, announced a multi-year collaboration with F45 Training. “As part of the partnership, Reebok becomes F45’s official partner for performance footwear, apparel, and wearables,” Reebok said in a press release.
Rebecka Vitesson Returns to Competition Post-ACL Surgery
Flashback to the 2024 European CrossFit Semifinal. Rebecka Vitesson was riding the momentum from her rookie run at the CrossFit Games and trying to secure her next appearance when it all came crashing down. Vitesson tore her ACL during one of the events at the French Throwdown Semifinal. Four weeks later, she was in surgery and facing a long recovery process. It was the third ACL tear of her career. Now, 17 months after the initial injury, she’s back and ready to rejoin the elite CrossFit ranks.
Peloton Launches HYROX Training Classes, Pro Series Equipment Line
HYROX continues to build on its impressive momentum with the launch of its branded Peloton classes, which were released this week. Although the collaboration was announced earlier this year, the new classes are open now. Remind me: HYROX races have taken the competitive fitness space by storm, becoming known as a test of cardiovascular health and strength that’s accessible to all fitness levels.
Alexander Roncevic Sets HYROX World Record at First Major of the Season
Athletes descended upon Hamburg, Germany, over the weekend for the first HYROX Major of the 2025/26 season. The Elite 15 field was filled with top competitors, including a notable, world record-breaking performance by Austrian athlete Alexander Roncevic. Remind me: HYROX Hamburg took place over the weekend, returning to the city where it all started for the fitness race that has taken the industry by storm. The race was the first Major of the 2025/26 season.
What is Lead Nurturing?
Prospective customers might not be ready to buy on the spot. However, many end up purchasing within weeks or months, possibly from a competitor. To stay top-of-mind when prospects are ready to buy, businesses must nurture leads consistently with timely, relevant content tailored to each stage of the customer’s journey and decision-making process. Lead nurturing efforts ensure that no revenue opportunity is missed, regardless of where the prospect is in the buyer journey.
Unbeatable Chemistry – The Sharks’ 2025 United Grid League Dominance
Credit: @alex.hampstead / Instagram The Southwest Florida Sharks had an outstanding 2025 season, going undefeated in the regular season and winning the championship in a close finish. Their success? Each other. A roster of 20 athletes with big personalities and limited in-person practices could lead to disaster. But for the Sharks, virtual team check-ins and holding each other accountable have been the key to their success.
HYROX and PUMA Lock In Partnership Through 2030
Credit: @puma / Instagram Global fitness company PUMA plans to extend its partnership with HYROX for at least five more years. The fitness race has continued to grow in popularity over the past few years, with more than 1.3 million racers expected in the 2025/26 season. The HYROX race, which includes eight kilometers of running and eight different functional fitness stations, has become a phenomenon within the fitness industry.
Wells Sisters Place Second in Pro Doubles at HWPO HYROX Boston
Credit: Erin Murphy, @erinmurphydesigns / Instagram Twin CrossFit phenoms Brooke Wells and Sydney Wells just finished their first Pro Doubles HYROX race in Boston, MA. The sisters nearly won the division, ultimately finishing second out of 106 teams. Remind me: HWPO Training sponsored HYROX Boston, held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center this past weekend. It was the first time HYROX had come to the city.
Scotland Gym to Hold Million-Meter Challenge for Charity
CrossFit Lùths is hosting an ambitious charity workout this weekend to benefit an organization that has played a vital role in helping a long-time member’s family. The gym in Gorebridge, Scotland, is hosting the event from September 26 to 27 to support Crossbasket House at the Glasgow Children’s Hospital. Beloved CF Lùths community member Nathan Nicholas and his family have depended on Crossbasket House during his son’s challenging medical diagnosis.
Dave Castro Shares Additional Details on 2026 CrossFit Games Season
Dave Castro, General Manager of Sport for CrossFit LLC, has shared more details on how the stages of the 2026 CrossFit Games season will function. Although the company announced the season schedule last week, several key questions still remain unanswered. Remind me: CrossFit has announced key dates and details for 2026, including the highly anticipated return of Quarterfinals.
Chandler Smith on How CrossFit Has Changed — and What’s Next
The CrossFit landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, particularly in training methods. Five-time CrossFit Games athlete Chandler Smith discussed the “eras” of CrossFit coaching and programming in a recent video with Training Think Tank (TTT) coaches Adam Rogers and Max El-Hag. Smith describes the competitive evolution of CrossFit as a four-stage model.
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