Alexis Savkín
Alexis is a Senior Strategy Consultant and CEO at BSC Designer, with over 20 years of experience in strategic planning. Alexis developed the "5 Step Strategy Implementation System" that helps companies with the practical implementation of their strategies. He is a regular speaker at industry conferences and has published over 100 articles on strategy and performance management, including the book "10 Step KPI System". His work is frequently cited in academic research.The BSC Designer platform is widely used in academic settings to teach strategic planning and related disciplines in strategic management courses and MBA programs. In this case study, we’ll explore common academic applications, including options available under the free and academic subscriptions. We’ll also provide an example of a strategic planning course structure. Testing the … Read more
Learn how strategy consultants can use BSC Designer to plan and manage client strategies, addressing challenges in teamwork, standardization, and cascading. Usage Scenarios for Strategy Consultants The BSC Designer platform is widely used by consultants to support client’s strategy implementation. Specific use cases vary based on the consultant’s approach and the client’s needs: Traditional strategy … Read more
Learn how implementing a structured strategy helps Ventura Capital (VC) firms optimize investment decisions, support portfolio growth, and improve stakeholder returns. Overall Strategy Architecture Similar to strategy implementation in any company, a VC firm has a strategic core that includes a mission/vision statement as well as stakeholder analysis. The structure and content of the strategic … Read more
The strategy of an insurance company is no longer defined by a single scorecard and a set of KPIs. Today’s trends demand a cross-functional approach, a deeper understanding of driving forces, risk and scenario planning, and seamless alignment between supporting functions and core strategies. Global Trends and Their Effects on the Insurance Industry Let’s explore … Read more
Learn how to set up a performance measurement framework to ensure data consistency, effective reporting, and continuous improvement.
How to implement complex strategies in holding companies or business groups with multiple subsidiaries through corporate and business-level scorecards. The challenges of strategic planning grow exponentially with the complexity of an organizational structure, especially in business groups composed of multiple companies. With the M&A trend growing in 2025, we expect to see more corporate acquisitions … Read more
Organizations often formulate their strategy as being the best in their industry, being the vendor of choice, or being the most innovative. That’s not a strategy, but we can easily convert it into one. Why Being the Best is Not Strategy A quick answer: because it’s an aspiration. Being the best in the niche is … Read more
Explore practical steps to align stakeholders, integrate strategies, and use KPIs to navigate the complexities of mergers and acquisitions effectively. Strategic Challenges of M&A in 2025 The crisis we are experiencing serves as a stress test for many companies and is also a known trigger for increased business consolidations. A 23% rise in global M&A … Read more
A disaster recovery strategy focuses on restoring critical systems and infrastructure after a disruption. In this article, we’ll explore how to measure the preparedness of specific systems or assets for disaster recovery and calculate overall disaster recovery readiness by aggregating data from individual assets. Beyond Disaster Recovery for IT With an average of 4.2 data-related … Read more
An example of strategy implementation for a company with multiple business units and various stakeholders. XYZ Eco Group, dedicated to creating and managing eco-friendly urban green spaces, had to manage multiple business units. They initially started their strategy and performance measurement in Excel, but as their operations grew, managing various spreadsheets became unsustainable. Below, we … Read more