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73-Year-Old Man Makes Basketball History: Ken Mink, a 73-year-old student at Roane State Community College, set a new record this week -- he became the oldest person to score in a US college basketball game. [more]
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Performance Management Alerts

2008 Core BPM Vendors: BPM Partners has identified its "core" performance management vendors for 2008, a recognition given to vendors that address a majority of business performance management (BPM) basics, have a BPM focus, appeal to a wide range of potential customers, are proven in the field, and have a satisfied group of clients. [more]
Integrating Financial, Sales, and Operations Planning: Even though companies are interested in sales and operations planning (S&OP), and looking to integrate S&OP technologies into their financial planning processes, many are still mired in spreadsheets and unsure of how S&OP will connect to current systems. [more]
Does the ROI Justify the Cost of BI?: Is business intelligence (BI) worth the cost? [more]
Accounting for Intangibles: Employee Talent: Companies often measure financial performance by calculating return on invested capital (ROIC) -- but what about return on talent? [more]
BSC Improves Target Setting: The line between a goal that motivates staff and one that stymies progress is razor thin, which is why learning to set the right targets is such a critical task for organizations. [more]
For Better or for Worse: Executive Pay Model: If you ask corporate directors, the executive pay system is improving; if you ask institutional investors, it is not. [more]
Who Are the BPM Heavyweights for 2008?: As the dust settles after a year of massive consolidation in the business performance management software industry, the outlines of the new BPM marketplace are becoming clear. [more]
Leadership's Effect on Performance Management: Leadership in performance management comes in all forms, from the executives who guide projects to the technology vendors whose products outperform the competition. [more]
Financial Performance Management: Using Assets Wisely: Financial performance management (FPM) utilizes people, processes, information, and technology to effectively support strategic objectives. [more]
Better, Faster BSC Implementation: Implementing a balanced scorecard (BSC) initiative should be a 4-month process, so why are some companies still struggling with it years after they began? [more]
Top BPM Trends: A survey examining the state of business performance management (BPM) has revealed the top five trends driving the BPM market. [more]
How Sustainability Improves the Bottom Line: Can financial and environmental performance work together to drive corporate growth? [more]
Sometimes Two BPM Strategies Are Better Than One: Companies have an assortment of methodologies to choose from when creating a performance management plan, and one of the most popular approaches is to combine strategies. [more]
Operational BI Best Practices: Best-in-class companies know that operational business intelligence (BI) improves decision-making and increases customer satisfaction. [more]
Spreadsheets: Should They Stay or Should They Go?: Will ditching spreadsheets hurt or improve the finance department's productivity? [more]
Finance Performance: The Road to Efficiency and Effectiveness: Is it possible for CFOs to strike a balance between holding down the cost of the finance function and improving its service delivery? [more]
Build a Performance Management Culture: Companies looking to develop a business performance management (BPM) system should start with advice from an expert, which is what this Business Intelligence Journal’s “BI Experts’ Perspective” article provides. [more]
Spreadsheets: Should They Stay or Should They Go?: Will ditching spreadsheets hurt or improve the finance department's productivity? [more]
Joint Venture Revival: The combination of a weak economy and eager businesses is likely to increase joint venture (JV) activity in 2008, according to KPMG International. [more]
Consolidation Slows BI Growth: Growth in the business intelligence (BI) market is tapering off, according to Gartner Inc. [more]