The Playbook

When working with business KPI software, the mantra “fail fast or scale fast” often surfaces as a crucial decision-making guideline. This principle advocates for starting small with software pilots and, if these initiatives meet or exceed expectations, quickly scaling them …

If you’re like most people, you’re well aware of the benefits of exercise. You also probably have a wide array of health and fitness goals, whether it’s losing a few pounds, lowering your cholesterol, or even training to run your …

In 2017, the New England Patriots pulled off a remarkable come-from-behind triumph to defeat the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. This victory marked the Patriots’ fifth Super Bowl win since 2002. Whether admired or despised, it’s undeniable that the …

In manufacturing, as well as in many other areas of life, the adoption of KPI tracking software is often more influenced by trends, advertising, and word of mouth than by actual needs. This reality poses several problems for manufacturing operations. …

Every decision-maker who works in manufacturing is no stranger to data. From day-to-day, data in one form or another informs most of the decisions you make and actions you take. And if your organization has done well without business analytics …

Few would argue against the idea that business dashboard solutions are great resources for visualizing data. Today, you can choose from all kinds of options for integrating and analyzing data and then viewing it in intuitive, pretty formats. A notable issue with …

Some companies believe they can gain valuable business insights by simply setting up an analytics tool. The reality, however, is that analytics require a thoughtful approach. This blog explores three key considerations for extracting maximum value from business analytics software. 1. …

Making a major change isn’t easy. It’s even harder if you’re not the one mandating the change, and instead, you’re being asked to get on board and follow the directives of another decision-maker. This is exactly the case for the …

In manufacturing, efficiency and precision are king. Finding the right tools to spotlight areas for improvement and celebrate successes is crucial. Manufacturing KPI Software is one such tool, offering a clear view into the heart of your operations. Yet, diving …

As cloud-based Strategy Deployment & KPI Management Software providers, we’ll be the first to tell you that the right dashboarding or analytics solution can be invaluable for providing insights on opportunities for improving company performance. But as consultants, we’ll also …

If you search on the fitness routine for a top athlete in practically any sport, you’ll likely turn up stories or anecdotes about the critical importance of core strength and flexibility to their success. Tiger Woods, in his prime, emphasized …

Winning the game requires you to manage the details in short increment time intervals. For a fast/short cycle time business, if you learned that you missed the day at the end of the day, it’s too late to do much …

Given the inherent complexity in manufacturing businesses, getting and keeping performance on track is a perpetual challenge. Of course, the challenges vary significantly, depending on the systems and processes your organization has in place to manage performance. Plenty of manufacturers …

Research shows that most companies need help sustaining their gains from operational excellence initiatives. A powerful combination of process rigor and technology enables unbeatable, effective execution. If you’ve recently completed an operational excellence initiative and you’re already seeing the results—standardized …

Beyond cars, dashboards are everywhere these days. Your smartphone alone can provide insights into all kinds of life-related things, including sleep quality, exercise, and even usage of your smartphone itself. And for many things you use or deal with, the …

Where does your annual operating plan end and business plan deployment begin? For many organizations, this is a difficult question to answer. Most are well aware of the importance of a strategic vision focused on improving profitability or competitiveness a …

If you’ve ever used a Fitbit or an Apple Watch to help you reach your fitness goals, then you know a little something about how motivating and helpful it can be to have a constant view of how you’re doing …

Imagine that you’re in a canoe on one side of a river. To get to where you want to go on the other bank, because of the current, you pick a point upstream and set off in that direction. A …