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Performance Management Alerts

BPM Consulting Guide 2007: If you're on the hunt for a BPM consultant, start by studying BPM Magazine's annual consulting guide. [more]
Got BPM 2.0?: Business performance management (BPM) applications are easier to use and deploy and more affordable than ever before, according to Craig Schiff, CEO of BPM Partners. [more]
KPIs Make Companies Best In Class: Companies looking to become best-in-class should integrate key performance indicators (KPIs) into their performance management strategy. [more]
To Have or Not to Have a Chief Operating Officer?: Some say the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) is evolving and some believe it is becoming obsolete, and after extensive interviews with executives from diverse companies, The Conference Board claims the COO's job is "situational. [more]
Heavyweight Software for Middleweight Companies: The price points of critical enterprise software packages have dropped sharply in the past decade, putting these tools easily within the reach of midsize companies. [more]
How Employee Engagement Hits the Bottom Line: Only about one-fifth of employees worldwide are fully engaged in their work -- and that's a problem that can hit businesses where it hurts, according to a massive study by Towers Perrin. [more]
Corporate Agility Through Analytics: Regardless of the industry, companies that want a competitive advantage must be able to respond quickly to changes in the marketplace. [more]
How To Align HR and BPM: A well-planned technology initiative is one means to bridge the information gap between the HR department and line managers, but even the most efficient and world-class technology system won't make up for managers who lack the skills and commitment to developing people. [more]
Women Board Directors Linked to High Performance: Women board directors improved financial performance in Fortune 500 companies, according to a study by Catalyst Inc, a nonprofit organization that promotes women in executive roles. [more]
Asian Companies Saved $15 Billion in 2006: Through efficient payment collection and refined inventory management, 725 Asian companies improved working capital performance in 2006, freeing up $15 billion. [more]
HP Puts Execs on Pay-for-Performance: Back in March, Hewlett-Packard shareholders demanded that the company adopt a rigorous long-term compensation policy directly tied to executive performance. [more]
Exact Will Acquire Longview: BPM consolidation continues with today's announcement that Exact Software will acquire Longview Solutions. [more]
Bridging Finance and IT with BPM: Working in silos has prevented the CFO and CIO from collaborating, yet both are being called upon to step up and contribute to strategic initiatives in their organization. [more]
3 Keys to Enterprise Performance Management: Successful enterprise performance management (EPM) solutions have three things in common -- strong executive sponsorship, well-chosen processes and effective technology. [more]
The Power of Trust: Corporate Performance Unleashed: Chronic lack of trust in American corporations is a huge drag on performance, argues Stephen MR Covey. [more]
For CFOs, the Road to Organizational Transformation Leads Through HR: Discussions of the CFO's expanding strategic role have largely ignored one of the most powerful levers for departmental and companywide transformation: talent management. [more]
Cognos To Acquire Applix: Cognos will acquire Applix for $17.87 a share, or approximately $339 million, and anticipates that the transaction will wrap up near the end of this year. [more]
A Nation of Slackers?: About 18 percent of Americans are hardworking, compared to South Korea and Peru where 50 percent of workers are putting in more than 48 hours a week, according to new research from the UN's International Labor Organization. [more]
Hyper Competition Breeds Constant Reorganization: Becoming a pro in organizational design is key to remaining competitive, according to a recent study by The Conference Board. [more]
The High Cost of Lax Regulation: Who is accountable for the lack of oversight in Southern China, where dangerous and recalled pet food, toothpaste and toys are produced? [more]