Organizations chosen for the Hall of Fame for Executing Strategy are best-practice exemplars of the five principles of a Strategy-Focused Organization as defined by Drs. Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton, creators of the Balanced Scorecard and Strategy-Focused Organization concepts. Hall of Fame members are personally selected by Drs. Kaplan and Norton.

Selection Criteria
To be chosen, an organization must:

• Be an enterprise, or the leading strategic business unit within it (e.g., largest revenue generator and/or market leader), that has implemented the BSC as defined by the Kaplan/Norton methodology
• Exemplify the 5 principles of a Strategy-Focused Organization
• Earn media recognition for its BSC implementation and present its BSC case at a public conference
• Achieve breakthrough results over a period of 24 months or longer
  • Significant financial or market share gains (private & publicly-traded companies)
  • Demonstrate the measurable achievement of mission or customer objectives (public or nonprofit organizations)
  • Respected position within its industry segment or sector
• Provide a testimonial from a senior executive attributing the organization's results in part to its BSC

Application Form
If you believe your organization or another demonstrates excellence in its use of the Balanced Scorecard, exemplifies the five principles of a Strategy-Focused Organization, and meets all other selection criteria outlined above, please contact us for information on how to apply.

> Download the Palladium Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame 2010 Application (Word document)

 
Application Process
Organizations are chosen for the Hall of Fame for Executing Strategy through a rigorous selection process. Once applicants' materials are received, they are reviewed by a panel of experts. Final selections are made by BSC creators Drs. Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton. The award is presented in person to executives of awardee organizations by Drs. Kaplan and Norton at the Palladium Summits.

Key Dates for 2010 by Region

EMEA

Submission Deadline: March 26, 2010

Award Ceremony: May 19, 2010 in Madrid, Spain

APAC

Submission Deadline: July 23, 2010

Award Ceremony: September 22, 2010 in Manila, Philippines

Americas

Submission Deadline: September 10, 2010

Award Ceremony: November 10, 2010 in San Diego, CA

Samples

Sample Balanced Scorecards and Strategy Maps:

Sample Balanced Scorecard
Sample Strategy Map
Sample Testimonials

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For answers to the most frequently asked questions, please check the Hall of Fame FAQs (PDF).