"The book makes an important distinction that separates performance indicators from results indicators (like profits, market share percentages, or customer satisfaction numbers), and gives an intriguing list of characteristics for identifying a KPI in the wild. All in all, it's a very handy reference for making sense of something people think they already know - but don't." (Accounting Today, Aug 16-Sept 12, 2010)
"(Parmenter)...draws on his previous research and experience to compile a series of 'how-to' guide-lines for performance improvement implementation for senior managers." (Accountancy Ireland, August 2010)