DAVID PARMENTER is an international presenter who is known for his thought provoking and lively sessions that have led to substantial change in many organizations.
He has spent the last twenty years researching the leading management and leadership practices that make the difference between good to great.
He has written on a wide array of topics, see articles, and is published in most leading management journals.
He also a leading expert in the development of winning KPIs, finding organization’s critical success factors, replacing the annual planning process with quarterly rolling planning, and CFO better practices.
David has delivered workshops to thousands of attendees in many cities around the world including Sydney, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Tehran, Johannesburg, Rome, Dublin, London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Prague.
His stated vision is to “change how leading organisations, around the world, measure and manage performance – by 2030″. John Wiley &sons Inc. have published his four books, “Key Performance Indicators – developing, implementing and using winning KPIs” in January 2007, and the 2nd Edition in March 2010; “Pareto’s 80/20 Rule for Corporate Accountants” in April 2007; “Winning CFOs: Implementing and Applying Better Practices”, in March 2011; and “The Leading-edge Manager’s guide to success – Strategies and Better Practices”, in March 2011.
His work on KPIs has received international recognition. One of his KPI articles has been short-listed for an international award.
David has worked for Ernst & Young, BP Oil, Arthur Andersen, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He is a regular writer for professional and business journals.
Moving into a new position of leadership is one of the toughest challenges a businessperson can face. Yet, many drift into it without adequate preparation, hoping a great career will just happen. In The Leading-Edge Manager’s Guide to Success, performance management thought leader David Parmenter presents proven solutions and cutting-edge techniques in your journey toward becoming an extraordinary manager and leader. This practical guide will help you manage your leadership transition so you can take charge, build your team, and deliver results.
An in-depth look at how to create and use key performance indicators (KPIs), from the King of KPIs – now updated and expanded!