Balanced Scorecard Step–by–Step for Government and Nonprofit Agencies - Hardcover

Niven, Paul R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471423289 ISBN 13: 9780471423287

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2003

Synopsis

The Balanced Scorecard is the leading methodology for implementing performance management systems and improving efficiency. Focusing directly on the public and not–for–profit sectors, this book helps these organizations overcome the unique challenges they face when implementing a Balanced Scorecard.

• Guides government and nonprofit organizations through the implementation of a performance management system using the Balanced Scorecard.
• Authors bring a wealth of implementation knowledge and experience to this book, leading to hands–on, practical guidance and tips to that ensure success.
• Identifies and tackles head–on the serious obstacles unique to the world of government and nonprofits in implementing the balanced scorecard methodology.
• Includes action plans to walk the reader through specific implementation challenges.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Hands–on guidelines for using the Balanced Scorecard within mission–driven organizations

Today’s insistence on demonstrated organizational performance is not limited to private–sector corporations. Public and nonprofit agencies are also finding that, as financial resources decrease and demand for results increases, they too must institute performance goals along with programs and processes to consistently progress toward those goals.

Balanced Scorecard Step–by–Step for Government and Nonprofit Agencies identifies the opportunities and helps eliminate the obstacles of bringing the popular and proven Balanced Scorecard approach to public and nonprofit organizations.

This results–focused and practical book provides you with:

• Fundamentals of the Balanced Scorecard concept
• Advice on how to alter the "geography" of the balanced scorecard to fit public and nonprofit agencies
• Techniques for developing strategy maps and Balanced Scorecards throughout your organization
• Tools and templates to link the Balanced Scorecard with key management processes

Balanced Scorecard Step–by–Step for Government and Nonprofit Agencies outlines the very real benefits of the field–proven Balanced Scorecard approach, and details how it can be tailored to the unique requirements and realities of nonprofit and public–sector organizations. Let it show you how to use the Balanced Scorecard to help your organization dramatically improve operational and fiscal effectiveness and better meet the needs of your stakeholders.

About the Author

PAUL R. NIVEN is a management consultant and noted speaker on the subject of the Balanced Scorecard. He is the author of the acclaimed Balanced Scorecard Step–by–Step: Maximizing Performance and Maintaining Results. Additionally, his work on Performance Management has been published in many professional publications. Mr. Niven has developed Balanced Scorecard systems for large and small clients in a wide variety of organizations, including the public sector, nonprofits, and the Fortune 1000. He may be reached at (760) 918–5990.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0471423289
• ISBN 13: 9780471423287
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 320