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

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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. The balanced scorecard measures four aspects of a business or organization: finance, customers, business processes and learning and growth.

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Operational Efficiency: A Quick Guide

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But focusing only on money disregards the processes that contribute to profits. What is operational efficiency and how can you measure it to take advantage of its benefits? Redundant processes are eliminated as is any waste found in the processes. How to Measure Operational Efficiency. Emphasize Employee Training.

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10 Top Process Improvement Tools You Need to Create a More Sustainable Business

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To generate a clear business case, organizations need to write business operations with sustainability in mind, which can be done by the following two steps: Document their business processes. Implement effective process improvement techniques for sustainability. At the core of every business are business processes.

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Best PMI-ACP Exam Prep Books

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The most successful students also include reading a range of PMI-ACP books in their exam prep, as well as a training course, just as that little bit of extra comfort. It’s also useful to have books to carry around with you for reference when you can’t access your training materials. Recommended. The Agile PrepCast. Buy on Amazon.

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The Functions of a Project Management Office

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A well-implemented PMO can transform your project delivery process , ensuring that every project is set up for success from the start. It is a focal point for project oversight, resource management, and decision support, providing the organizational structure used to manage people, processes, and tools in project execution.

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5 Key Steps to Successful Project Management

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The project plan should contain performance measures and any process changes that need to take place and who and what will these changes impact. Describe the training required for everyone involved in the project. Manage the project team by providing sufficient training, monitoring resources, and resolving issues.

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The Crucial Role of Performance Management in Enterprise Success

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By creating a continuous feedback loop, performance management enables organizations to identify and address performance gaps, foster employee development, and drive overall business success. It goes beyond the traditional annual performance reviews and focuses on continuous improvement and development.