Why keep it a secret?   -  On my way to India I watched a movie called "The social network". It was a movie on how Facebook was invented. I was inspired by one of the founders - Mark Zuckerburg and his dedication to develop the technical and content side of Facebook.

Target Dictatorship  -  I have seen many different ways in which organizations go about Target setting. One company I visited had a target of implementing the Balanced Scorecard within two weeks of the announcement. They got just two weeks of notice - and the CEO expected this to happen? I advised them to go back to the CEO and tell him that this is not doable, but they refused. "A target which is dictated has to be delivered".

Rythm of business  -  I don't know what type of business you are in but from a Strategy Execution methodology perspective, it matters. When I read management literature I find good generic models for forming and executing strategy. And, they all apply the same way for every type of businesses. Whether you are a convenient store or you are a software company.

Live strong - living up to the strategy  - Are your employees living up to the strategy of the company? If not - they are not alone. Only 5% of employees understand the company’s strategy and hence,  they are not able to live up to the strategy.

The Business Guillotine - Only brave people can set ambitious targets  - How is it in your company? Are your heads chopped off if you set ambitious targets and don’t reach them?  If your company’s performance culture is characterized by "head chopping," you will most likely have experienced how people do not take the trouble of establishing demanding targets.

Plans cast in stone - When is your budget outdated? The day you write it. I have worked with creating budgets in large corporations and was amazed that we still adhered to the old way of allocating resources. Luckily there are individuals and companies that have examined this under a magnifying glass and have changed the way they allocate resources.

Cost management & the Balanced Scorecard  - In the classic film, Sunset Boulevard, Gloria Swanson portrays a long-forgotten silent movie goddess who has been unable to make the transition to "talkies."...

•  We are at war - time to change!

Training for Balanced Scorecard Success  - Well known Management guru Tom Peters is known for his "pull no punches" style and simple, practical advice. Here is his not so subtle message...

•  The annual budgeting process - the "ritual rain dance"

Yes Mom, Rock Stars Can Teach You Something  - During Scorecard consulting engagements one of the greatest challenges I see my clients struggling with is their desire to find the 'perfect' measure...

•  Creating arenas for employees to connect to strategy

Be Careful What You Cut  - Cost cutting and job reduction programs have always been popular in downturns, but they have taken on increased prominence during this most recent and extremely severe recession.

•  Do we need Software? Can you trust Management Consultant’s advice?