Since the introduction of ratings according to Basel II, the traditional equity weakness has led to increased pressure on medium-sized businesses. The classic management tasks of strategy, risk management, and controlling must be interlinked to successfully align companies, improve products, optimize ratings, and create an appropriate financing structure.

Claus W. Gerberich and his author team develop a lean, flexible, and implementable management system for medium-sized enterprises with the risk- and opportunity-oriented Lean Balanced Scorecard as an all-in-one management concept. Goals, key figures, and measures are consistently aligned with the company's vision and strategy. Critical success factors and value drivers are quantified. The book includes two practical case studies and a comprehensive glossary.

• New challenges for management
• Balanced Scorecard as a strategic management system
• Risk- and opportunity-oriented Lean Balanced Scorecard
• Active balance sheet and rating management
• Two detailed practical reports

Prof. Dr. Claus W. Gerberich is a professor of International Management and Controlling at FH Worms - University of Applied Sciences and head of the MBA Consulting at Steinbeis University Berlin/Stuttgart. He has many years of experience in executive roles in industry and consulting. Thomas Schäfer and Julia Teuber are associates of Professor Gerberich.