by David Apgar | Sep 1, 2017 | GoalScreen, Performance management, Small business, Working smarter
What do you do when big gaps between actual and projected sales or cash flow stare out at you from the books (or your computer screen) week after week? If you’re like most people, your first reaction is to work harder. After all, volatile results make backers nervous...
by David Apgar | Aug 31, 2016 | GoalScreen
This presentation shows how impact scorecards can help small businesses and social enterprises improve performance at a fraction of the cost in time, cost, and data of traditional consulting and advice.
by David Apgar | Feb 8, 2016 | Assumption Testing, Entrepreneurs, GoalScreen
Anyone who has struggled with car windows, door locks, audio settings, and climate controls subject to the latest onboard digital platforms without a manual control in sight will feel some nostalgia for the slogan of Lockheed Skunk Works lead engineer Kelly Johnson –...
by David Apgar | Dec 11, 2015 | Assumption Testing, GoalScreen
Three myths about the impact Mark Zuckerberg is seeking As self-professed impact experts line up to advise the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative – the $45B LLC just announced by the Facebook founder – it may be worth debunking three myths about impact. The Optimist’s Myth:...
by David Apgar | Nov 17, 2015 | GoalScreen
Impact scorecards help you improve business outcomes by measuring the effectiveness of your strategy as well as execution. After all, it doesn’t matter how well you execute a strategy if it’s the wrong strategy for hitting your goals. The secret is to test assumptions...
by David Apgar | Oct 28, 2015 | Assumption Testing, GoalScreen
What if the qualities of mind needed by successful entrepreneurs conflicted with one another? Research on best performance-management practices at the Corporate Executive Board (CEB) and program management experience at the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) both...
