Using Simple KPI Reporting Software:
If you are using KPI Reporting software that only supports the use of KPI statements in a single grid with associated Measures and Scores, then this is an excellent first step and you are to be congratulated.
However it is important to recognise that the use of a fully aligned software system will ultimately provide better results.

The cost of NOT using our software can be extremely expensive.
This can be likened to a motor car driver who does not get their car serviced, so they save on the service costs but the engine uses more fuel, wears out and creates more pollution.

Using Excel Spreadsheet based systems:
If you have created an excel system then this is a great first step.
However our system is application-specific concurrent multi-user software which allows you to focus solely on the task of creating your Strategy Map and Balanced Scorecard.

This can also have the motor car analogy because you can drive a multi-purpose sedan car on the beach, but a special purpose car is safer, more robust and ultimately more successful.

Fully engaged and aligned 3G Strategy Map BSC:
Strategy Map Input Quality => Scorecard Output Quality.

We strongly recommend that you engage and use absolutely all the facilities that the Strategy Map has to offer, including KPI Reporting software.

When your subordinate or associate employees do you the honor of specifying their intangible skills, it is essential that you have clearly and correctly defined the higher strategic levels to the absolute best of your ability using the very best of your own strategic visionary skills.

If you are involved in change management then you must get the target correctly defined, so that it can be clearly accepted by all involved.