BSC Designer – Balanced Scorecard Software

BSC Designer

Balanced Scorecard Software

Move beyond spreadsheets. Turn vague goals into measurable strategy with consistent KPI data, evidence-backed KPI updates, and live strategy maps.

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Reliable KPI Calculations Without Spreadsheet Errors

Automate calculations – normalization, weights, indexes, and progress – even for the most complex scoring systems.

Organize goals and KPIs into a structure.

Set up KPI weights, optimization function, and grouping.

Manage weights, optimization functions, and grouping.

Calculate scorecards automatically.

KPI Data Integration: Excel, Databases, API, or Manual Input

Connect to external data sources and use them to keep KPIs updated in real time.

Connect KPIs to MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, SAP HANA, Oracle, Databricks, and Snowflake.

Import existing strategies and data for KPIs from Excel. Automate data input via Google Sheets.

Update KPIs via developed RESTful API using Zapier or MS Power Platform.

Traceable KPI Updates with Evidence

Define required evidence for each KPI and ensure users upload the correct documentation with every update.

Define the evidence required for the indicator and for each update.

Upload required evidence before entering performance data.

Control, accountability, and auditability built in:

‘View’ or ‘Modify’ Access Rights
(for scorecards, indicators, dashboards)

Lock Historical Data

Audit Trail
A detailed, time-stamped audit trail for all scorecard elements.

Approval for Entered Data

Strategy Data Security and Governance

Learn how we protect, host, and govern your performance data.

Two-Factor Authentication

Single sign-on

Data Availability
(System Backups & User Exports)

Formal Cybersecurity Program Implemented

Data Localization Compliance

Hosted on DigitalOcean infrastructure
(AICPA SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS)

Customizable Strategy Reports on Schedule

Start from pre-defined reporting profiles, customize as needed, and schedule automatic delivery by email.

Example of Overview Report

Example of Cost of Strategy Report

Example of Action Plan Report

Live Strategy Maps with Performance Data

Automatically generated from your scorecards — always up to date.

An example of the strategy map in BSC Designer. Source: Balanced Scorecard for IT.

Balanced Scorecard-style strategy map created automatically.

Objectives with live performance and initiatives data.

Customizable canvases with live data from the scorecard.

Decision-Ready Strategy Dashboards

Always powered by live strategy data — with charts designed for strategy execution.

Track KPIs over time.

Visualize risks and risk mitigation plans.

Track the execution of action plans.

An example of the BI dashboard in BSC Designer. Source: Customer Service Strategy Scorecard.

Quantified Strategic Risk Exposure Over Time

Identify and measure risks for strategic objectives and track their treatment initiatives.

Bowtie analysis of threats and consequences with dynamic controls.

Define risks in the context of objectives.

Quantify inherent, acceptable, and residual risk.

Visualize risk evolution.

Enterprise Strategy Cascading and Alignment

Ensure the future readiness and resilience of your strategy. Communicate your strategy and align your team.

Strategy implementation in a business group with multiple companies and subsidiaries.

Cascade the company’s strategy into strategic and functional scorecards.

Steps to set up a performance measurement framework to ensure data consistency, effective reporting, and continuous improvement.

Establish a performance measurement system to quantify objectives, KPIs, and initiatives.

A practical walkthrough of the architecture behind successful strategy execution with BSC Designer.

Building a Strategy Architecture That Actually Works

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Before You Build Scorecards: Run a Strategy Workshop

Download the free Strategy Execution Canvas and run a half-day strategy workshop with your team. Define stakeholders, objectives, metrics, and initiatives — then implement and track them in BSC Designer.

Strategy Execution Canvas diagram showing stakeholders, aspirations, current and future state, strategic objective breakdown, and leading and outcome metrics.

AI-Assisted Scorecard Design and Audit

Use GenAI to cascade your strategy into scorecards, suggest goals and KPIs, import your data, or audit your strategy.

Use AI to support and improve strategic analysis.

Review the AI’s suggestions before adding them!

Industry Use Cases for Strategic Execution

Real-world strategy and performance management applications across industries and sectors.

Public Sector & Government

Evidence-Based Performance Reviews
— National Revenue Authority (Africa)

Cascading Strategy for Regulatory Oversight
— Data Protection Authority (Europe)

Finance & Investment

KPI Scoring Standards
— Financial Institution (Asia)

Portfolio Monitoring Framework
— VC Firm (USA)

Education & Research

Five-Year Strategy Rollout
— University (GCC)

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Aligning Clinical and Support Functions
— Healthcare Organization (USA)

Environmental & Industrial Operations

Implementing an existing Balanced Scorecard
— Environmental Consultancy (GCC)

Energy & Engineering

KPI Compliance Controls
— Electrical Engineering Company (LATAM)

Vertical & Horizontal Alignment
— Integrated Coal Mining Company (Asia)

Corporate & Services

Strategy and Risk Model
— 3PL Logistics Provider (Mexico)

KPI and Incentive Linkage
— Food Producer (LATAM)

SLA Scorecard Replication
— Telecom Provider (Europe)

Professional & Advisory Services

Policy Control Automation
— Consulting Firm (Africa)

ROI-Driven Strategy Execution
— Digital Transformation Consultancy (GCC)

Non-Profit & NGOs

RBM-Aligned Strategy System
— Non-Profit Organization (GCC)

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