Learning how to achieve organizational excellence is now easier with the accessibility of performance trends software, digital content, research reports, and learning opportunities today.

The KPI Institute’s Publishing Team curated the following resources related to trends, best practices, and solutions in strategy and performance management.

Software

Peopleforce

PeopleForce (peopleforce.io) is a cloud-based management system  that incorporates tools, functions, and software solutions for a company to automate  all HR & Recruitment related processes.

Sisense Fusion Platform

Sisense Fusion Platform (sisense.com/product) is a  Business Intelligence solution allowing to  transform data into insightful interactive dashboards. It facilitates the decision-making process through key features and user-friendly interfaces that make analytics and visualization tools easy to work with. 

Tableau Software

Tableau (tableau.com) is an intuitive platform that enables a robust Business Intelligence infrastructure and data-driven decision making. Its characteristics make it easy to integrate with legacy systems and to do a deep dive in any data dimension. 

Cascade 

Cascade (cascade.app) is a strategy execution platform that provides solutions to effectively manage the complex nature of multiple strategic plans. The user-friendly and easy to customize interface enables a real-time tracking of key initiatives and milestones of a project. 

SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP Analytics Cloud is a cloud-based system that integrates BI, augmented and predictive analytics, and planning capabilities. It offers advanced analytics across businesses as the analytics layer of SAP Business Technology Platform. SAP Analytics Cloud has unique connectivity to SAP applications and seamless access to heterogeneous data sources. This enables users to combine analytics and planning.

ADP Workforce Now

ADP Workforce Now is the only cloud-based, all-in-one HR solution that adapts to your work style. Human Resource Management, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Management, Time & Labor Management, Learning and Analytics, and Return to Office capabilities are all available through ADP Workforce Now.

Qlik Sense

People can make better data-driven decisions and take action with Qlik Sense. This system provides enhanced analytics for every business need, from visualization and dashboards to natural language analytics, customized and embedded analytics, reporting, and alerting. The innovative associative technology combines human intuition with AI-powered insights to provide unrivaled data combining and exploration capabilities. 

Books

OKRs, From Mission to Metrics: How Objectives and Key Results can help your organization achieve great things

By Francisco S. Homem de Mello

Implemented and promoted successfully by some of the most significant brands in the world, like Google, Accenture, Twitter, and many others, OKRs is a goal setting tool that has become the modern alternative to performance management systems. Through meaningful research and by combining  theory with best practices, the author provides an insightful approach on how to better understand and implement OKRs in your organization. Available on Amazon

Performance Measurement for Local Government Management

By David N. Ammons

“Performance Measurement for Local Government Management”’ is packed with valuable insights to gain an overview of critical management practices. This book guides readers towards a  practical framework and provides examples of techniques for successfully executing a performance measurement system that can guide local governments to achieve  meaningful outcomes for their communities. Available on Amazon

See Sooner, Act Faster: How Vigilant Leaders Thrive in an Era of Digital Turbulence (Management on the Cutting Edge)

By George S. Day and Paul J. H. Schoemaker

In the middle of digital turbulence, the ability of an organization’s leadership to predict risks, detect opportunities, and respond promptly is critical to its survival. Strategy experts George Day and Paul Schoemaker’s book provides tools and an action plan with suggestions for leaders to encourage vigilance and adaptability in the workplace. The authors believe that acting wisely is essential in the era of digital instability, so in See Sooner, Act Faster, they recommend methods for constructing dynamic option portfolios. 

Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present (Mental and Emotional Abundance)

By Nick Trenton

Thinking too much or too long about something is known as overthinking. This book understands your experiences, the difficult circumstances you have put yourself in, and the consequences of your mind getting drowned in anxiety and tension. This book will guide you through the challenges of overthinking, using thorough and ways based on scientific approaches. These steps aim to help you untangle spirals of unhealthy thoughts, build a habit of mind decluttering, and break the negative patterns you feel and think. 

Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making

By Tony Fadell and Roger Wayne (Published by HarperAudio)

This book is an advice encyclopedia compiled with personal anecdotes, practical guidance, and unique insights into some of the 20th century’s most influential items and people. Fadell and Wayne treat this book as “a mentor in a box” catering to young graduates and professionals, and CEOs who wish to advance in their careers. 

Podcasts

Performance Management and KPIs – Past, Present & Future

By Aurel Brudan 

Organizations can gain a competitive advantage through enhancing Performance Management practices. Aurel Brudan, CEO of The KPI Institute, highlighted concepts related to Performance Management and its dynamics over time in this podcast. He also delves into interesting trends in Performance Management. Available at kpiinstitute.org/education/podcasts/

How I Built This with Guy Raz

By Guy Raz

Guy Raz is the founder of Built-it Productions and described by The New York Times as “one of the most popular podcasters in history’.” This podcast is all about the ideas and stories of innovators and entrepreneurs. If you want to begin an entrepreneurship journey or want to know how others work, this podcast is a must in your playlist. Available on Apple Podcasts

Thinking Like An Economist

By Betsey Stevenson & Justin Wolfers

This podcast empowers you to make better economic decisions. Leading economists Betsey and Justin introduce you to big ideas in economics and show you how they are implemented in real life. Available on Spotify

Research

State of Strategy Management Practice Report – 2022

“Learning is changing, and management is changing. But it’s exciting to be part of this change,” according to Dr. Aurel Brudan, CEO and founder of The KPI Institute. 

In a podcast interview hosted by Lu Ngo of ILMS, Dr. Aurel shared his knowledge and insights on the changes that organizations have been navigating since the pandemic started. With over 19 years of international work experience in Europe, North America, and Australia, Dr. Aurel has delivered training and learning sessions in a variety of settings for different industries. His areas of expertise include strategic and operational planning, project management, and strategic performance management systems implementation.

In the past two years, Dr. Aurel said that the interest in digital transformation, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence has increased. In terms of strategy and performance management, he explained that the trends revolve around agility, innovation, and relationship management, which shapes how companies interact with customers and employees. He stressed the importance of constantly monitoring the business environment and responding to the changes accordingly.

One powerful change he observed is “the accelerated pace of innovation,” which influences how people experience services today, such as dining and shopping. He pointed out that innovation can be driven by either organizations or individuals who now have more time to “refocus their efforts and reprioritize things in their lives.”

According to Dr. Aurel, The KPI Institute is also adapting to the times in several ways. Its latest efforts are enhancing research frameworks across various research centers, restructuring learning journeys, and exploring the practice of consulting 4.0 or delivering consultancy services in a virtual environment.

Dr. Aurel also delved into the most pressing issues that affect how organizations develop their strategies. He explained how integrating sustainability into business plans could affect profitability and how a certain level of capability maturity can sustain operations. He expounded on the equilibrium between efficiency and resilience as well as the concept of well-being performance. In addition, he described how too much efficiency can affect the productivity and attitude of employees.

One of the questions that Ngo asked Dr. Aurel concerns organizations with limited resources: How will they be able to apply the new best practices in order to thrive these times? Watch the whole podcast interview to find out what he believes is the best solution.

The other topics discussed during the interview are:

• The three major changes in managing and measuring employee performance in work from home setup
• The four enablers of the changes in strategy and performance management
• How The KPI Institute applies the latest concepts in strategy
• Two important practices that will shape the workplace culture in 2022

Discover them all by watching Dr. Aurel’s entire interview now!