TL;DR Cognitive biases can quietly undermine project portfolio decisions, leading organizations to pick the wrong projects and waste resources. Common issues include optimism bias, confirmation bias, and political pressure. To address this, use structured decision processes, promote independent reviews, and build a culture where questioning assumptions is encouraged. Many of us have experienced an executive… Read more
Summary Businesses need the Balanced Scorecard framework now more than ever because AI is changing the world at an unprecedented rate. The Balanced Scorecard framework is like a strategic compass that makes sure AI investments are in line with long-term goals in all areas of the business. AI is excellent at optimization and prediction. Profit.co… Read more
TL;DR: Most change initiatives fail because organizations underestimate their readiness. This assessment helps you evaluate both business readiness (processes, KPIs, leadership) and people readiness (employee mindset, leadership alignment, adaptability). Based on your score, you’ll land in one of four quadrants: Coordinated Change, Business-Driven Change, People-Driven Change, or Questionable Change, with tailored action steps. Whether you’re… Read more
Karthick Nethaji Kaleeswaran Director of Products | Strategy Consultant Organizations rapidly shifted toward Agile methodologies, often abandoning Waterfall in the belief that Scrum sprints and iterative development would resolve all project management challenges. However, the reality has proven to be more complex. Walk into any construction site and try to run an Agile sprint. Watch… Read more
Key Takeaways Recognition becomes ROI-positive only when tied to strategic outcomes, not just activities. Leading indicators like recognition patterns reveal cultural health before results go off track. Linking praise to core values and OKRs builds measurable alignment across teams Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) exposes hidden influencers, silos, and collaboration gaps Recognition analytics strengthen performance reviews… Read more
Summary HR departments have a difficult time showing how strategic they are because they don’t have the right way to measure their work. A balanced scorecard made just for HR fixes this by linking people initiatives to business results from four important points of view. Profit.co goes even further by combining the Balanced Scorecard and… Read more
Eswaramoorthy Gandhan S Strategy Execution Manager | OKR Coach & Consultant Key Insights Strategy isn’t just what you plan, but more about what you prioritize Organizations lose alignment not because of poor strategy, but due to fragmented execution Demand will always exceed capacity. Strategic alignment is about making deliberate choices Effective demand management turns initiative… Read more
Key Takeaways Hoshin Kanri works best as the strategic backbone that unites other frameworks OKRs, Balanced Scorecard, and Lean all complement Hoshin Kanri when used with clarity of purpose Integration prevents duplication, conflicting metrics, and fragmented execution The key is defining clear roles for each framework within a unified system Introduction Most organizations already have… Read more
Summary: How to get all of your departments to work together without micromanaging. The department cadence, which is the rhythm of planning, doing, and reviewing across functions, often gets out of sync, which causes chaos in the organization. The Balanced Scorecard gives you a way to plan and coordinate the pace of your departments while… Read more
Summary: Most efforts to boost productivity fail because they focus on activity instead of results. Teams get better at doing things the wrong way. The Balanced Scorecard fixes this by linking productivity to strategic goals from four different points of view. This makes sure that every gain in efficiency really helps the business reach its… Read more
Key Takeaways A digital X-Matrix boosts visibility, collaboration, and agility in Hoshin Kanri. Real-time updates prevent lag in decision-making Integration with other business tools creates a single source of truth. Digital platforms make catchball and cascading more seamless. AI will further enhance predictive insights and alignment suggestions Introduction Hoshin Kanri has traditionally been implemented with… Read more
OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are one of the most powerful ways to connect strategy with execution. Whether you’re a business leader, team manager, or someone exploring modern goal-setting frameworks, this beginner-friendly OKR FAQ brings together 38 of the most commonly asked questions, explained clearly and concisely, all in one place. Use this guide as… Read more
