The method behind wenning.works
The method: ROKS™
A structured approach that derives KPI systems consistently from your business strategy — rather than implementing them in isolation.
Results-oriented, not number-driven
ROKS™ stands for Results Orientated KPI System — a KPI system built from the results backward. Starting from your strategic objectives, metrics emerge that are tangible for everyone in the company and convey a shared understanding of what success actually means in your organization.
Through the visual concept of driver trees, the connections between strategy and metric become intuitively clear — even for employees without a controlling background. The approach also combines seamlessly with OKR (Objectives & Key Results), the management method already used to steer many agile organizations.
ROKS™ builds on the approach developed by Bernie Smith, one of the world’s leading KPI experts. As a certified KPI Black Belt, I apply this method consistently — and especially in times of rapid market and technological change, its value becomes clear: deriving metrics directly from strategy creates orientation instead of reactive trend-chasing. From over 20 years of controlling experience, I know that this approach reliably leads to success.
What depth does your company need?
Not every organization needs the same path to the goal. That’s why we offer ROKS™ in two variants — depending on how complex your starting situation is and how much time you want to invest.
ROKS™ Enterprise — customised and in-depth
For complex challenges and long-term optimization. Enterprise is the right fit when your organization needs to reconcile multiple business units, established reporting structures, or different strategic layers — and you want a solution that truly fits you, not an off-the-shelf answer.
ROKS™ Express — quick and focused
For quick, focused results. Express is the right choice when your strategic direction is already clear and you want to arrive quickly at a solid KPI system — without the full consulting scope.
- Individual analysis of your starting situation
- In-depth strategy development
- Tailor-made implementation
- Support throughout every phase
- Clear goal definition
- Compact analysis
- Standardized approach
- Rapid implementation
How the collaboration unfolds
The ROKS™ Enterprise Process
- Clear strategy — Together, we work out which strategic goals truly matter for your company.
- Involvement — Relevant stakeholders from the affected areas are brought in early.
- Pre-selection — Potential metrics are collected and checked for their strategic relevance.
- Selection — From the pre-selection, the final set of metrics for your system emerges.
- Definition — Each metric is precisely defined: calculation, data source, ownership.
- Prototype — A first working version of the KPI system is built and tested.
- Go-live — The system moves into productive use and becomes part of your reporting.
The ROKS™ Express Process
- Goals check — We jointly review whether your strategic goals are already clearly defined.
- Standard KPIs — A proven selection of industry-typical metrics serves as the starting point.
- Selection — From this selection, the metrics that fit you best are determined.
- Adjusted definition — The chosen metrics are tailored to your specific situation.
- Dashboard & reports — The metrics are translated into clear, accessible reporting.
- Go-live — The system is ready and used immediately.
Which variant fits you?
Choose between a comprehensive, individual solution or a fast, focused implementation. Not sure which variant fits your situation? We’ll figure that out together in a free initial conversation.