Alexis Savkín 
CEO | Author | Speaker
BSC Designer is strategy execution software that enhances strategy formulation and execution through tangible KPIs. Our proprietary strategy implementation system reflects our practical experience in the strategy domain.Find an example of sales scorecard with KPIs divided into three levels: 1. Process-oriented metrics. 2. Result-oriented indicators. 3. Big picture KPIs. On the Internet one can find a bunch of KPIs for measuring virtually everything including a sales process. The first problem is that in most cases those are simple metrics that have nothing to … Read more
“KPIs don’t work for our business!” Does this statement sound familiar to you? Even in a business world, there is no good understanding of what a KPI, a metric and a measure is and what the difference is between them. Not all metrics are KPIs! As a result, many executives: Have a long list of … Read more
These two buzzwords cause confusion among business professionals as they are used synonymously. From the first look, one might have an impression that “dashboard” and “scorecard” are interchangeable, but there are some important distinctions that I’d like to analyze in this article. I’m presenting the results of the comparative analysis in the form of a … Read more
This is probably one of the most frequently asked questions: What KPIs should we use for the compensation system? In this article, I’d like to review the best practices about using, or in most cases, not using reward KPIs. I did a classification of possible approaches to the reward system. Don’t take these levels as … Read more
7-S framework invented by Tom Peters is a simple yet powerful checklist in the toolkit of a top manager. Learn what it is and how to take advantage of its power by using initiatives and measures. At BSC Designer, we discussed some popular business frameworks like Balanced Scorecard or OKR. The toolbox of a top manager never … Read more
A great lesson of how Balanced Scorecard works can be learned from global retailer Tesco. This company is known for its state of art Business Intelligence (BI) system. Balanced Scorecard is published yearly on tescoplc.com as part of Tesco’s BI system and is a must-see business performance tool. It even has its own name, “steering wheel.” In … Read more
Sustainable growth is a key theme of most corporate strategies today. In this article, we will discuss the ways to implement pillars of sustainability (ESG) into strategy. The content of the article: Introduction. What is sustainability? Part 1. Sustainability KPIs Part 2. Building a Sustainable Balanced Scorecard What Do We Mean by “Sustainability”? “Sustainability” is … Read more
The Balanced Scorecard is a popular strategy execution framework. In this article, we’ll explore the possibilities of applying this business tool on a personal level. Why get started with a personal Balanced Scorecard: Case 1. Learning the BSC concept Case 2. Mapping personal goals Case 3. Preparing for scaling business Case 4. Personal employee … Read more
Review an example of the non-profit scorecard: learn how nonprofit organizations can use the Balanced Scorecard framework, find out what objectives and indicators should be mapped in the financial perspective. Recently I was approached by an executive director of a nonprofit who asked me about the possibility of the Balanced Scorecard implementation in their organization. His biggest … Read more