Tag Archives: Metrics

Good Metrics vs Worthless Ones, Part Two

Posted on April 29, 2016 by

(Warning – this post might get a little snarky. Well, okay, a lot snarky.) In my last post, I hammered on the idea that a metric is not a goal. I got a little bit of pushback on that, so … Continue reading →

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Good Metrics vs Worthless Ones, Part One

Posted on April 19, 2016 by

Maybe it’s just that time of year, but I am somehow getting into a lot of discussions about metrics. Sales metrics. Compliance metrics. Safety metrics. Evaluation metrics. And on and on… What is grabbing my attention is how I often … Continue reading →

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Strategic Execution, Part 2: Always Use a Compass…

Posted on December 21, 2013 by

In my last rant, I talked about the first key to strategic execution: demand clarity on the problem before you even begin (aka… Don’t chase the wind). I want to now turn my attention to the next critical key: Always … Continue reading →

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Strategic Execution, Part 1: Don’t Chase the Wind…

Posted on November 18, 2013 by

It’s amazing to me how often the word “strategy” is overused used. I mean, seriously, I do not think that word means what you think it means (with a nod to Inigo Montoya). So often, I get into discussions with … Continue reading →

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How to Get the Anchor Off Your Neck

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

I’ve been on my annual pilgrimage the last couple of weeks to my childhood home. Of Hawai’i. I know. During the handful of hours to sleep on the beach contemplate that I have at my disposal, I have been mulling … Continue reading →

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