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What Is a Balanced Scorecard? (Example & Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

Relatively new, the balance scorecard was introduced in 1992 by David Norton and Robert Kaplan, by taking existing metric performance measures and adapting them to include nonfinancial information. Coca-Cola uses a balanced scorecard to align its sustainability goals with its overall business strategy and monitor its progress.

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Lost in Communication and Collaboration — Scrum Anti-Patterns Taxonomy (2)

Scrum.org

Learn how these Scrum anti-patterns categories manifest themselves and how they affect value creation for customers and the organization’s long-term sustainability. Lack of leadership support hinders collaboration. This is the second of three articles analyzing the 183 anti-patterns from the upcoming Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book.

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What are the tipping points for your agile transformation?

Kiron Bondale

While such milestones won’t help them forecast how much longer it might take to reach their ultimate goals, it can provide a leadership team with proof that things are continuing to move in the right direction. Such evidence is critical if there is to be sustained commitment and investment in the transformation. Zero defects.

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Helping functional managers through an agile transformation

Kiron Bondale

As Tony Robbins would say, “ Where focus goes, energy flows “ If we haven’t updated performance measures for functional managers and their staff, it will be much harder to encourage them to change. Metrics aren’t the sole driver of behavior but they do draw a lot of focus.

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Benefits Of The Strategy Canvas Tool For Strategic PM’s

The Strategic Project Manager

Environmental Impact: XYZ Electronics prioritizes sustainability and uses eco-friendly materials in its smartphone production, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. Community Engagement: Starbucks engages with local communities through initiatives like ethical sourcing, environmental sustainability, and charitable donations.

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Understanding the Organizational Governance System as Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

They transform project initiatives from isolated endeavors into integral components of the organization's broader strategic roadmap, laying the groundwork for sustained success and growth. In the broader context of business and leadership, organizational governance systems emerge as a pillar of importance.

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Crafting an Effective Operational Excellence Strategy for Business Growth

Wrike

By implementing an effective operational excellence strategy, companies can streamline their processes, optimize performance, and achieve sustainable growth. These components include: Leadership Commitment An operational excellence strategy requires strong leadership commitment.