The document discusses the need for and benefits of a balanced scorecard approach to strategy implementation and value creation. It explains that intangible assets now make up the majority of company value, but these assets do not directly impact financial results. A balanced scorecard allows companies to manage both financial and non-financial drivers of value such as customers, innovation, and employee learning and growth. It provides a framework to translate strategy into objectives and measures across these four perspectives and link them to create synergies across the organization. Implementing a balanced scorecard requires designing scorecards at all levels, aligning personal objectives to support strategic goals, and changing employee mindsets through training and incentives.