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Is There Enough Strategy in Your Project Reporting?
Can there be ‘strategic’ discussions around projects beyond traditional project reporting? Can leaders’ conversations really be elevated from the weeds to 30,000 feet?
How Do You Reset Strategy When Everyone is At Home?
Mastering the art and science of virtual facilitation is the first step we all must take towards improving our strategic focus in this new normal.
How Do You Plan for a Disruption Like THIS?!
The planning stages of the Nine Steps to Success™ methodology can help guide the many strategy conversations needed after a major strategic environmental shift such as a pandemic.
Executing Strategy Challenge: “The Frozen Middle”
Does your organization have what it takes to successfully execute strategy at the middle management level or are you headed for the ice age?
The “Formula” for KPI Success
I was facilitating a client performance measure development session recently, and the team was wrestling with measure definition. The team was absolutely mystified by what the Formula should be.
Leadership Lessons from “A Christmas Carol”
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is one of the best-loved classics stories that offers many valuable leadership lessons from a selfish and unfriendly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge.
Are You Holding Employees Accountable?
How many times have you tried to implement what seems like the perfect strategy only to fail because you can’t seem to get your employees to make it happen? What are the key steps to creating a culture of accountability? How can one assess an organization’s accountability culture?
Strategy Failing Because of Leadership?
One of the key elements of effective leadership centers around relationships. It is about knowing how to get the optimum performance from the people you interact with and are responsible for, whether at work, in your community or at home.
Relationships – the Key to Generational Leadership
One of the key elements of effective leadership centers around relationships. It is about knowing how to get the optimum performance from the people you interact with and are responsible for, whether at work, in your community or at home.
The Essential Four C’s of Leadership
This blog discusses the four critical traits for any leader to be successful, whether in industry or in life.
Contact us to find out how we can help your organization focus on strategy and improve performance.
Balanced Scorecard Software: Simplify Strategy Execution
Managing strategy effectively requires more than just spreadsheets and reports. Balanced Scorecard software helps organizations track performance, align teams, and make data-driven decisions—all in one place.
Why Use Balanced Scorecard Software?
Many organizations struggle with strategy execution because of:
❌ Lack of visibility – Teams don’t have a clear picture of progress.
❌ Disorganized tracking – Data is scattered across spreadsheets and reports.
❌ Misalignment – Goals and initiatives are disconnected from strategy.
The right Balanced Scorecard software solves these challenges by providing a structured, automated system to manage strategy efficiently.
Key Features of Balanced Scorecard Software
1. Strategy Mapping & Visualization
📌 Create interactive Strategy Maps to see how objectives connect.
📌 Ensure clear cause-and-effect relationships between goals.
📌 Align your team around a shared strategic vision.
2. Performance Measurement & Dashboards
📊 Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in real time.
📊 Use custom dashboards for quick insights.
📊 Automate reporting to reduce manual data entry.
3. Goal & Initiative Management
✅ Link initiatives and projects to strategic objectives.
✅ Assign responsibilities and track progress.
✅ Ensure alignment between departments and leadership.
4. Automated Reports & Alerts
📢 Get real-time alerts on performance changes.
📢 Generate custom reports with just a few clicks.
📢 Ensure timely decision-making with up-to-date data.
5. Collaboration & Communication Tools
🤝 Foster team collaboration by sharing goals and updates.
🤝 Encourage accountability with role-based access.
🤝 Improve alignment across departments, locations, and teams.
Benefits of Using Balanced Scorecard Software
🚀 Increased Efficiency – Automate reporting and save time.
📈 Better Decision-Making – Access real-time insights.
🎯 Stronger Alignment – Ensure all teams work toward shared goals.
🔍 Improved Transparency – Provide leadership with clear performance data.
Choosing the Right Software
The Balanced Scorecard Institute formally recommends the Spider Impact, developed by Spider Strategies and co-marketed by the Institute, but also advises clients on the many excellent software options available, many of which are also partners of the Balanced Scorecard Institute. When selecting a Balanced Scorecard solution, consider:
✔ Ease of Use – Is it intuitive for your team?
✔ Customization – Can you tailor it to your organization’s needs?
✔ Integration – Does it connect with existing systems?
✔ Scalability – Can it grow with your organization?
Need help selecting the right software? Our team can guide you!
Get Expert Guidance & Support
The Balanced Scorecard Institute helps organizations implement the right tools and strategies for success. Whether you need software selection advice, implementation support, or training, we’re here to help.
📌 Training & Certification – Learn to optimize your Balanced Scorecard.
📌 Consulting Services – Get expert guidance on strategy execution.
📌 Software Support – Choose and implement the best system for your needs.
🔹 Ready to improve your strategy execution? Contact us today to explore your options!
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There are hundreds of balanced scorecard and/or performance management automation solutions available. Some of the options are specifically dedicated to performance management and/or the balanced scorecard, while others are designed for business intelligence, analytics or data warehousing but have modules dedicated to performance management.
