The 3 Signs To Say Goodbye to a KPI
November 25, 2014 by Stacey Barr | Leave a CommentThe 8 Minimum Requirements For Performance Management
November 18, 2014 by Stacey Barr | Leave a CommentRobert D. Behn is a lecturer at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, and a passionate advocate for public sector performance. His regular Performance Leadership Report is always succinct and salient. His definition of performance management, versus performance measurement, clearly puts the responsibility on leade...
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How Focusing On Variation Frees Up Your Capacity
November 11, 2014 by Stacey Barr | Leave a CommentWork stress, projects behind schedule, and low productivity are all symptoms of an underlying problem with workload variability. You'll feel it as some months you can't get the important things even started, and other months you're pushing productivity past the redline. The solution lies in measuring the variation in workload, and not just the amount of it.
Are You Indulging in Vanity Measures?
October 28, 2014 by Stacey Barr | Leave a CommentIn NASCAR racing, you might be forgiven for thinking that a speedometer is a very important gauge for the driver. After all, racing is about speed, right? And speed should therefore be measured. But ironically, NASCAR drivers don't use a speedometer at all.
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Meaningful Performance Measures