Paul R. Niven 
Balanced Scorecard Step-by-Step for Government and Nonprofit Agencies [PDF ebook] 

The Balanced Scorecard is the leading methodology for implementing
performance management systems and improving efficiency. Focusing
directly on the public and not-for-profit sectors, this book helps
these organizations overcome the unique challenges they face when
implementing a Balanced Scorecard.

* Guides government and nonprofit organizations through the
implementation of a performance management system using the
Balanced Scorecard.

* Authors bring a wealth of implementation knowledge and
experience to this book, leading to hands-on, practical guidance
and tips to that ensure success.

* Identifies and tackles head-on the serious obstacles unique to
the world of government and nonprofits in implementing the balanced
scorecard methodology.

* Includes action plans to walk the reader through specific
implementation challenges.

Cuprins

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
TO PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND THE
BALANCED SCORECARD.

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Balanced Scorecard.

Chapter 2: Adapting the Balanced Scorecard to Fit the Public and
Nonprofit Sectors.

PART TWO: POURING THE
FOUNDATION FOR BALANCED
SCORECARD SUCCESS.

Chapter 3: Before You Begin.

Chapter 4: Training and Communication Planning for Balanced
Scorecard Success.

Chapter 5: Mission, Values, and Vision.

Chapter 6: Strategy: The Core of Every Balanced Scorecard.

Chapter 7: A Balanced Scorecard within Your Performance
Management Framework.

PART THREE: DEVELOPING
YOUR BALANCED
SCORECARD.

Chapter 8: Developing Performance Objectives on a Strategy
Map.

Chapter 9: Performance Measures, Targets, and Initiatives.

PART FOUR: MAXIMIZING
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BALANCED
SCORECARD.

Chapter 10: Creating Alignment by Cascading the Balanced
Scorecard.

Chapter 11: Linking Resource Allocation to the Balanced
Scorecard.

Chapter 12: Reporting Results.

Chapter 13: The City of Charlotte: A Balanced Scorecard Success
Story.

Chapter 14: Sustaining Balanced Scorecard Success.

Glossary of Key Balanced Scorecard and Performance Management
Terms.

Index.

Despre autor

PAUL R. NIVEN is a management consultant and noted speaker on the subject of the Balanced Scorecard. He is the author of the acclaimed Balanced Scorecard Step-by-Step: Maximizing Performance and Maintaining Results. Additionally, his work on Performance Management has been published in many professional publications. Mr. Niven has developed Balanced Scorecard systems for large and small clients in a wide variety of organizations, including the public sector, nonprofits, and the Fortune 1000. He may be reached at (760) 918-5990.