Smart business metrics : measure what really counts and manage what makes the difference

"There are hundreds of books and articles about performance measurement, but few that really explain how to design robust measurement systems.

This is one of the few that does and it does so in a way that is both engaging and actionable"Andy Neely, Chairman, Centre for Business Performance, Cranfield School of Management"Performance management is a critical concern for service businesses, and it's a difficult nut to crack.

Smart Business Metrics shows how to improve performance based on the facts of each individual business, avoiding the trial and error approaches that often pass for expertise"Camilla Aitchison, Director Management Development, Dixons"A practical approach that brings to light how the right balance of art and science combined with tailored metrics for each organization removes the blindfold of 'me-too' solutions and leads to success in the company"Kanogkpun Krabuanrat, Director, ACNielsen Understanding your organization's key performance drivers is crucial to the success of your business.

Too often, the wrong operating targets are set, and bad targets can bring bad performance.Smart Business Metrics provides the tools that will enable you to make strategic decisions based on factual analysis.

It shows how smart metrics can produce joined-up management to allow all parts of your business to work together to create value for the firm.