Years ago, I was fortunate enough to work in an OD department with several very experienced people. Actually, one or two were bordering on brilliant. And there I was, Little Miss Trainer, trying to run with the big dogs. I learned SO much during those six years! Sadly, some of it held little meaning to me. Until now.
When they were talking about balanced scorecards and change management, I just couldn’t fathom where that fit into my world. It seemed so conceptual – I couldn’t get it! Now, four years later…the pieces are falling into place…things are making sense. It’s incredible how that happens!
I can now see the application for a balanced scorecard – it’s really quite straightforward. I’m taking an Integrated Business Topics course (still trying to finish my Bachelors degree after almost 30 years) and this week I had to create a balanced scorecard for a business. It was actually a fun assignment! I used insights gained over the years of being an employee without a clue as to the strategic plans for my employers, and created something I think would work well at all levels. Hmmmm…
I’ve always thought of myself as tactical rather than strategic. Perhaps it’s just that the timing wasn’t right. Never say never. 
