The particular value of the scorecard lies in the way that it brings all the strategic information together in a summarised, but coherent form for the board’s use. This is supported by a strong foundation of high quality management information which the board can access if it is felt necessary to explore a particular issue in greater depth. The key benefit of the scorecard is that it provides the board with the big picture. The scorecard is a very flexible approach in that organisations can use any strategic tools and techniques to undertake their detailed strategic planning and management for each dimension. (PDF 405KB)