Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are common inquiries often raised by prospective buyers before acquiring BSC Designer.
Introduction
- We started BSC Designer in 2004.
- We are a distributed team with a presence in Europe, LATAM, and MENA regions.
- Over 8,000 engaged users worldwide use BSC Designer.
We also invite users to share their needs and development ideas with us.
Here you have some public case studies that you can filter by country or business domain. Contact us to discuss more specific cases.
Our software automates the strategy description process through aligned strategy and functional scorecards. Essentially, it enables the strategy team to organize various strategy scorecards much like managing different files on your computer, each detailing various aspects of your strategy.
This approach not only facilitates independent work on sub-strategies but also enhances strategy alignment and promotes collaborative strategy development.
Learn about other challenges in procurement for strategic planning software.
Among all, the security measures include multi-factor authentication, ‘least privilege’ practice, data encryption in transit and at rest.
We have presentation slides available to introduce BSC Designer to your team. These slides cover topics such as strategy implementation, stakeholder involvement, specialized strategic planning software, and transitioning from spreadsheet-based strategies.
Purchasing
1. Choose the number and type of subscriptions and click the “Submit Order” button.
2. Fill in the company details and select the payment method you plan to use.
3. Click the “Get Quote” button.
When you cancel your paid subscription with BSC Designer, your subscription will be converted to the free plan. Data under the free plan is retained, meanwhile the account remains active (at least one active session within 6 months period).
We recommend backing up your scorecards before account cancelation or exporting scorecard data to Excel spreadsheet.
Implementation
From technical point of view, signing-up with a new account takes just five minutes.
From business point of view, it depends on the organization. In our implementation guide we shared some typical time estimates.
The easiest way to import existing strategies is by utilizing the Excel/CSV import function.
- User onboarding
- Granting access to the scorecards
You can learn more about the mechanics of alignment in this article.
- Each supported framework offers its unique approach to decomposing complex business challenges into specific goals, measurements, and initiatives.
- Within each framework template, you will find a link to a detailed guide on how to utilize it in the software.
Support
Additionally, the Enterprise subscription includes online training sessions. See the plans comparison table for details.
- BSC Designer Specialist certification to formally assess skills in using BSC Designer software.
- BSC Designer Partner certification to assist strategy consultants in delivering value through strategy automation.
You can find more details on the certification page.