Is that really a KPI?
At Intrafocus, we often act as facilitators of a three-day strategy workshop based on the Balanced Scorecard strategic methodology. Recently, we conducted a workshop which began with the tricky subject of terminology. Everything went smoothly until we reached the term...
Red Amber Green
Red, Amber, Green Reporting A Key Performance Indicator (KPI) is meaningless unless you can compare its value to something else. Without comparison, it is impossible to say if the value is good, bad or indifferent. We ofter turn to a Red, Amber Green, notation to help...
Consistent Monthly Reports?
Monthly reports Two of the most successful productivity tools in existence today are spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations. These two desktop applications have undoubtedly changed how we conduct business and allow us to analyse and present information concisely....
Top 15 KPIs for Small Businesses
Top 15 KPIs – All businesses, large and small, need to have a clear strategy and accompanying KPIs if they are to be successful. Without a guiding vision and purpose, strategic projects and a good management framework, even the smallest businesses cannot expect...
Seven Plus or Minus Two
Today, we will look at two useful points for business strategy development. They both relate to Key Performance Indicators; firstly in relation to the ‘ideal’ number that any organisation should set, and secondly, in relation to leadership. So let’s...