by Ian Graham | Nov 22, 2022 | Goal Setting
What could better represent Key Performance Indicators gone badly than the grey gloom of an industrial-era Soviet nail factory? The Soviet nail factory is our first example of how key performance indicators (KPI) can go wrong. The nail factory is something of a metric... by Ian Graham | Jan 18, 2022 | Goal Setting
The tendency toward failed Key Performance Indicators is so great that there is much research on the topic. My observation is that the body of knowledge on why KPIs don’t work is quite extensive. BTW, I didn’t find any laws supporting successful KPI... by Ian Graham | Jan 11, 2022 | Goal Setting
The short answer is yes, KPI stifle creativity. However, when you peel back the onion, the root cause of stifled creativity isn’t as obvious as it first appears. This post will investigate the root cause of why KPI goes bad. The three steps to stifle creativity... by Ian Graham | Jan 4, 2022 | Goal Setting
As I dove into writing this post, it quickly became apparent that truly great key performance indicator examples function on multiple levels. There is both a strategic or high-level measure of success and an operational or tactical level of success. This post will... by Ian Graham | Dec 14, 2021 | Goal Setting
I often ask, “what are your key performance indicators (KPI)?” The purpose of the question is to understand if business leaders have existing metrics. The answer often provides insights into how focused they are on results. About a year ago, I asked the... by Ian Graham | Dec 8, 2021 | Goal Setting
Startup strategy levels are essential because founders need to see the forest for the trees. When generals plan a strategic offensive, they look at the war room map. The same concept applies to startup founders. Founders need to view their plans from both a strategic...