#77 How To Get A KPI Quick Win, Quickly
Paul is a Senior Executive in a large private sector company that has some KPIs but they’re not great KPIs. If you’re anything like Paul, you’re searching for quick ways to ramp up the value of and engagement in performance measurement in your organisation.
Podcast Episode #22 – Getting KPI Success, Sooner
IN THIS EPISODE:
Article: How To Get A KPI Quick Win, Quickly
Q&A: Which sources have the best KPIs?
Quick Tip: Use the KPIs you have before you look for more.
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#76 Nine Bad KPI Habits to Change
Well this is not an exhaustive list by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a list of the bad habits I see the majority of my clients consistently practicing when it comes to choosing, creating and using performance measures or KPIs. We reap what we sow, and that’s why it can be a useful exercise to see if you do have any bad KPI habits and start developing some better ones.
Podcast Episode #21 – Secrets to Getting KPIs Right
IN THIS EPISODE:
Article: 9 Bad KPI Habits to Change
Q&A: How do you measure to change behaviour and drive improvement?
Quick Tip: A checklist of criteria for excellent KPIs.
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#75 KPIs Should Make You Feel Uncomfortable!
If your KPIs or performance measures aren’t pushing you outside your comfort zone, then they’re wasting everyone’s time.
If you only measure what you already know you can achieve, those measures or KPIs probably won’t take you any further. They’re just confirming that things are as you expect. They’re not pushing you to try harder, think smarter or reach higher.
Podcast Episode #20 – Are You Measuring to Thrive or Survive?
IN THIS EPISODE:
Article: KPIs Should Make You Feel Uncomfortable!
Q&A: How to measure for continuous improvement?
Quick Tip: Set 3 targets for each KPI.
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#74 How Many KPIs Do You Need?
I’m going to share with you my secret formula for the right number of KPIs or performance measures that you truly need, so you can stop drowning in overwhelm…
Podcast Episode #19 – Measure What You Should, Can and Will
IN THIS EPISODE:
Article: How Many KPIs Do You Need?
Q&A: What questions should I ask managers to help them define their KPIs?
Quick Tip: Think influence, not control.
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#73 – Are Your Goals Measure-Worthy?
There are indeed a few different opinions out there about what makes a goal worth measuring. So why are so many of our goals so hard to meaningfully measure?
Don’t try to be SMART…
The SMART acronym is too confusing. People don’t know whether goals should be SMART or whether performance measures should be SMART. They don’t know what “specific” really means (that’s what the S stands for). They aren’t sure if R stands for realistic or relevant. And if A is for achievable then does that mean you can’t have stretch goals?
To write great goals, asking these four questions is all you need:
Podcast Episode #18 – Weasely Goals Waste Your Time
IN THIS EPISODE:
Article: Are Your Goals Measure-Worthy?
Q&A: How do you measure services that are not necessarily quantitative?
Quick Tip: Practice using sensory-rich language.
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