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The Utility Sector, like many other industries who strive for continuous performance improvement, has applied nearly all of the core principles of Performance Management for decades. We’ve all benchmarked our operations, we’ve all measured performance, and we’ve all partaken in the full spectrum of performance and quality improvement techniques. From the TQM days of the late ’80s and early ‘90’s to the Six sigma and Lean initiatives of late, we’ve all experimented with the latest and greatest tools and techniques. Some of us have had significant successes, while others have had moderate successes and some “flashes of brilliance.” But according to Utility Executives and CEO’s, few of us have achieved what we know is possible.

A weekly column dedicated to the measurement and management of performance in the workplace and beyond. The most recent installments of PM Weekly are listed below. To view all article titles, click here for the Article Index.
	The Argument Against "Cascading" I'll admit up front that the title of this post may be a bit misleading . . .
	Enterprise Performance Management - Getting Past the "Buzz" Since I started writing about EPM a little over 10 years ago . . .
	The Measure of a Real Business Partner I am often asked by my clients, what measures are most appropriate for functions that are outsourced . . .
	A Consultant's Pursuit of Simplicity One of my biggest "pet peeves" lately is the degree to which the consulting industry . . .

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At UMS, we believe that there is little wrong with the performance management “toolbox” that exists today. While there will always be new tools to apply to our common business challenges, we believe the real success factor is the degree to which we can apply these tools consistently and effectively across the Enterprise. To do this in an integrated and well disciplined way across the full scope of our business operations is what we call Enterprise Performance Management (EPM).

UMS has partnered with over 100 Utility organizations worldwide and is uniquely positioned to help you design and implement an effective EPM strategy across your business. We invite you to contact us to learn more about our range of client successes and how we can help you achieve “best practice” in integrating a successful EPM strategy in you business.

To learn more, click the "Learn More" button above, email us at EPM@umsgroup.com, or call us at US +1 973.335.3555.