Advanced Performance Management (APM)
Master the advanced techniques of strategic performance management, from data analytics and Six Sigma to high-level divisional control.
What is the APM Module?
The Advanced Performance Management (APM) module is designed for those who want to master the strategic application of performance measurement. It requires you to act as a consultant to guide an organization’s performance, moving beyond simple metrics.
You will develop expertise in designing sophisticated management dashboards, leveraging data analytics, and implementing methodologies like Six Sigma and TQM. This module focuses on the strategic ability to evaluate divisional performance and ensure organizational goals are met through continuous improvement and ethical practice.
Core Competencies
- •Strategy: Strategic planning and performance control.
- •Methodology: Applying TQM, Six Sigma, and data analytics.
- •Analytics: Designing reporting dashboards for leaders.
What You Will Study
1. Strategic Planning & Control
Aligning organizational strategy with performance objectives
Designing effective management dashboards and reporting systems
Integrating performance management into strategic cycles
Assessing the influence of external factors on performance
2. Advanced Techniques & Methodologies
Applying Six Sigma and Lean process management
Implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) principles
Utilizing data analytics to drive business insights
Developing advanced performance measurement models
3. Divisional Performance & Ethics
Evaluating complex divisional performance metrics
Transfer pricing and decentralized organizational control
Managing performance in the context of ethics and CSR
Interpreting performance to drive continuous improvement