Strategic Planning Using the Balanced Scorecard Training Course
Strategic Planning Using the Balanced Scorecard Training Course

Course OBJECTIVES

At the end of this training course, you will learn to:

  • Build a Balanced Scorecard from scratch, based on your organization’s strategy
  • Overcome obstacles to implementing a Balanced Scorecard in practice
  • Translate strategy into tangible results to be measured and monitored
  • Align people and resources to focus on achieving the strategy
  • Adjust and enhance strategy in line with a changing environment

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to the Balanced Scorecard

  • Introduction to the Balanced Scorecard
  • Benefits of the Balanced Scorecard
  • Beginning with a Vision
  • The Financial, Customer, Process Perspectives in Detail
  • Strategy Maps and Strategic Themes
  • Lag and Lead Measures / KPIs
  • Constructing a Strategy Map

Understanding Strategy

  • The Balanced Scorecard Development Process
  • Understanding Organizational Strategy
  • Exploring the Strategies of Participants’ Own Organizations
  • Creating a Strategy-centric Organisation
  • Engaging the Leadership Team

Building Strategy Maps

  • The Learning & Growth Perspective in Detail
  • Creating a Climate for Action
  • Creating Strategy Maps for Participants Own Organisations
  • Strategic Measures / KPIs
  • Linking Strategy and Business Planning

Building a Complete Balanced Scorecard

  • Strategic Targets
  • Mapping Strategic Initiatives
  • Monitoring and reviewing the Balanced Scorecard using the latest web-based technology
  • Completing the Balanced Scorecard for Participants’ Own Organizations
  • Planning for Implementation
  • Cascading the Balanced Scorecard Across an Organization

Pulling It All Together

  • Reviewing and Enhancing Participants’ Balanced Scorecards
  • Identify Potential Pitfalls and Barriers to Implementation
  • Gaining Buy-in and Ownership for the Balanced Scorecard
  • Top Tips for Successful Creation and Implementation of a Balanced Scorecard
  • Making a Personal Plan of Action based on the Training Seminar