Corporate Performance Management (CPM): Strategic considerations before selecting software applications.

In this article http://goo.gl/MDW50 from the Smart Data Collective the author, Bernard Marr, advises a five step process for introducing CPM.  The last step, selecting an IT process and using it appropriately is a key success factor. CPM software applications facilitate data integration, process alignment, analysis and reporting to a level that would never be possible without automation.  A comprehensive list of CPM software vendors is also provided by the Advanced Performance Institute.

In this article Bernard defines the following steps:

1. Map strategy
2. Collect meaningful data
3. Ensure strategic alignment
4. Create a positive learning culture
5. Automate appropriately