21 min read · September 25, 2026

Strategic Initiative KPIs: Four Measurement Layers, and Why Layer One Can Be Green While the Initiative Fails

An initiative delivered on time, on budget, and in full can still be worthless. Delivery is the one layer that can be perfect while nothing... Read more

Bastin Gerald
Bastin Gerald
September 25, 2026  ·  21 min read
Strategy Management
8 min read · July 22, 2026

What is the Balanced Scorecard Cause-and-Effect Chain?

TL;DR: The Balanced Scorecard cause-and-effect chain is the strategic DNA that connects your organization’s capabilities to financial results. It flows…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Strategy Management
8 min read · May 6, 2026

The Four Perspectives of the Balanced Scorecard Explained with Examples

TLDR The Balanced Scorecard is a strategic management tool that evaluates business performance through four interconnected perspectives: Financial (revenue and…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Performance Management
6 min read · May 6, 2026

The 4 Pillars of Customer Success: Stories That Stick

Velmurugan Sankara Sr. Customer Success Manager Last updated: July 30, 2025 When you think of a Customer Success Manager (CSM),…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Strategy Management
5 min read · July 22, 2026

How does the Balanced Scorecard Drive Business Success in the UAE?

The economic heartbeat of the UAE is relentless, demanding constant innovation, agility, and a clear vision for the future. In…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Behavioral Economics
1 min read · July 21, 2025

Why Leading by Example is the Most Powerful Leadership Tool

Here’s a little secret about leadership and not the kind you read in thick business books or hear about in…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Behavioral Economics
13 min read · July 21, 2025

Understanding Impostor Syndrome: The What, Why, and How to Beat It

Ever feel like you’re just pretending to be good at your job and any minute now, someone’s going to find…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Strategy Management
10 min read · July 22, 2026

What is a Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy? A 9-Step Guide

When an company is organizing a product launch it requires a well-thought-out strategy. This launch is especially important as it…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Project Management
10 min read · May 12, 2026

Why Do Workflows Matter and How Can You Build Them Right?

When you think of the main pillars of any successful, productive organization, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the efficiency,…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
OKR Management
13 min read · July 21, 2025

Beyond the Sprint: How OKRs Supercharge Agile in IT Services

Senthil Rajagopalan President & COO at Profit.co Last updated: July 15, 2025 If you work in IT services, you know…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
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