As a part of the EU Green Deal, new reporting standards and directives have been introduced. While the adoption is challenging due to the complexity of the new standards, in their core, new requirements focus on the best practices of strategic planning and reporting, such as mapping stakeholders, objectives, key activities, risks, tracking leading and … Read more
An example of how to create a strategy map using the nine segments of the Business Model Canvas as a starting point. What is Business Model Canvas? Introduced by Strategyzer, the Business Model Canvas is a way to do a decomposition of a business model into 9 segments. The business model presented on the canvas … Read more
Analysis of the requirements of ISO 9001 for objectives and measurements and their practical implementation in the form of strategy and KPI scorecard. This article will be useful for: Strategists who plan to align existing strategy and KPIs scorecards with the quality management system established according to ISO 9001requirements. Managers who are preparing for an … Read more
Any organization has its unique approach to strategy. With increasing complexity of challenges that we face today, many organizations find their existing approach insufficient and are looking for more effective ways to discuss and execute their strategies. In this article, we’ll discuss practical steps to adapt strategic planning to the environments defined by growing complexity, … Read more
BSC Designer conducted an analysis of over 8000 users of strategic planning software. The study found that 92% of users implemented an aligned scorecards architecture, while only 8% used a monolith architecture. This indicates a significant shift from 2019, where only 64% of users utilized an aligned approach. Sampling Technique In January 2023, BSC Designer conducted … Read more
Let BSC Designer check the quality of your KPI scorecard. The software will analyze your KPI scorecard automatically and suggest some improvements. How to Get Quality Score Calculated To use the KPI Scorecard Audit, follow these steps: Sign into your account at BSC Designer or create a free one Create a scorecard or open an … Read more
Organizations all over the world recognize the need to align their strategic goals and initiatives with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and National Agendas. In this article, we’ll discuss the practical steps to implement the goals from high-level frameworks like SDGs to a company’s strategies. Introduction to SDGs and National Agendas In 2015, all member … Read more
On a way towards digital transformation, start with digitalizing how your team presents and discusses strategy. What comes to your mind when you hear “strategy presentation”? In most cases, the answer is “boring presentation slides.” You can do much better with a strategy map and specialized strategy planning software. In this article, we share some … Read more
Times of uncertainty and financial recession implies reducing costs. Let’s discuss how to do it in a disciplined way to minimize a negative impact on organization. We are living in a period of uncertainty – disruptive changes and unpredictable events lead organizations to tighten their belts and focus on cost reduction. The easiest way … Read more
Strategies fail because of vague and ambiguous goals. Learn how to break-down high-level strategies into specific, actionable sub-goals quantified by the value for stakeholders. The Content: Introduction: strategy formulation challenges Strategy decomposition: general principles, preparation, decomposition by value Software automation: decomposition for users of BSC Designer Introduction: What is a Success Rate of Strategy Execution? … Read more