StrategyDriven Resource Management Forum

“Vision without resources is a hallucination.” Old Pentagon Quote Organizations are complex creatures comprised of personnel with varying personalities, talents, needs, and aspirations. Increasing this complexity is the wide array of organizational possessions: tools and materials, physical and intellectual properties, and financial instruments. Ordering this complex collection of resources to ensure the efficient, highly engaged […]

Recommended Resource – The Effective Executive

The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter F. Drucker About the Reference The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter F. Drucker focuses on self-management rather than on the management of others. The book addresses how an individual can become more effective […]

Recommended Resource – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven R. Covey About the Reference The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven R. Covey reveals the seven behaviors common among successful individuals. Each behavior is accompanied by a rich discussion of why it works and is illustrated with examples. Benefits of Using this Reference […]

StrategyDriven Organizational Performance Measures Article

Core Performance Measures

Core performance measures are a unique subset of ongoing indicators within the organization’s performance measurement system. Differing from key performance indicators or KPIs that monitor the few critical drivers of organizational performance, core performance measures provide an ongoing comparative basis between products, services, business units, and individuals. These measures act as an embedded grid, aligning […]

Recommended Resource – Good to Great

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t by Jim Collins and Good to Great and the Social Sectors: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great by Jim Collins About the Reference Written by Jim Collins, co-author of Built to Last, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and […]

Recommended Resource – Strategy Maps: Converting Intangible Assets into Tangible Outcomes

Strategy Maps: Converting Intangible Assets into Tangible Outcomes by Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton About the Reference Strategy Maps: Converting Intangible Assets into Tangible Outcomes by Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton reveals how an organization can link performance measures covering the areas of operations, customer relationships, innovation, and regulatory and social […]

StrategyDriven Organizational Performance Measures Best Practice Article

Common Construction Characteristics

The benefits of vertically cascaded and horizontally shared performance measures are maximized when the related measures share a common set of characteristics. Common construction of vertically cascaded measures enables easy roll-up of lower tiered measures to create higher tiered benchmarks. Horizontally shared measures having similar construction characteristics are more readily comparable, thus enhancing the evaluation […]

Recommended Resource – Essentials of Strategic Management

Essentials of Strategic Management (4th Edition)by J. David Hunger and Thomas L. Wheelen About the Reference The Essentials of Strategic Management (4th Edition) by J. David Hunger and Thomas L. Wheelen focuses on the founding principles and methods employed in both strategic planning and execution. Topics include strategy formulation, implementation, and control. Benefits of Using […]

Recommended Resources – Introduction

Articles in this area highlight the many print, audio, video, webcast, and seminar resources that have significantly contributed to the successful business planning and execution activities of StrategyDriven Contributors. We highlight the topics covered by each resource and why we believe the benefits will outweigh your time investment. Please note that whenever possible, a link is provided […]

StrategyDriven Organizational Performance Measures Best Practice Article

Horizontally Shared

Well-constructed performance measurement systems provide a means of comparison between various products, services, and business units by ensuring relevant measures are horizontally shared across the organization. Horizontally shared performance measures, having consistent units of measure that are uniformly and precisely interpretable, enable comparison between products and services, divisions, departments, work groups, and individuals. Possessing these […]