We all know about metrics. The back end of the internet. The analytics. The tracking mechanisms of sites.
They come in all shapes too. Line graphs. Dials. Segments. Bar charts.
And they are great and necessary. How else do we know ‘how we’re doing!’
This is about productivity and we all have to be productive don’t we? Work, work, work …
There’s no time in an asynchronous world to stop and think.
Why would you do that? There’s stuff to do. People are restless and they want it NOW.
I’ve spent time in organisations where metrics are key drivers, and that is fine. But when dials and graphs are key drivers, then strategy can go out the window if there is weak and lazy leadership.
Strategy is of the utmost importance. It’s the beginning of innovations. It’s the way to do things differently and better.
The fast knee-jerk get this done now attitude is a band aid solution.
Metrics can freak poor managers/leaders out because these measures make them or their area look bad, so they rush to fix something and it sets an unrealistic pace where mistakes are made and people break down or worse – feel like galley slaves, rowing to the beat of a drum.
I’m all for measurements and monitoring because I like change.
But don’t let it freak you out. Sit down and think about things. Come up with new ways of doing things.
Calm down
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