Perfect Example of a Bad Measurement
Measurements are great - except when they are poorly created. What makes an effective measurement? It should be objective. There can be...
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Brian Watkins
- Feb 21, 2023
- 3 min
The Mistake of Productivity Discussions
Roughly, 95% of the discussions around productivity (particularly in this hybrid/remote work environment) are pure nonsense. They are...
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Brian Watkins
- Mar 25, 2022
- 1 min
Everyone Should Be Training on Data Visualization and Storytelling
We live in a world of data. Every professional needs to be steeped in understanding the data of the job. That may be the CFO of the...
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Brian Watkins
- Mar 9, 2022
- 2 min
Weights and Measurements
In case you haven't figured it out, measuring things in a fair, effective, and accurate way is hard. One of the problems is that we tend...
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Brian Watkins
- Feb 2, 2022
- 1 min
Engagement Declines in 2022
For the first time in a decade, the number of engaged workers declined in 2021 to 34% (Gallup). The fact that it dropped by 2% isn't the...
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Brian Watkins
- Oct 11, 2021
- 1 min
Data Tells a Story, It Doesn't Give the Answer
Many companies are focusing on being "data-centric". I always try to ask questions on what that exactly means because everyone has a...
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Brian Watkins
- Sep 27, 2021
- 1 min
The Curse of Resulting
It is no secret that I love to watch football - pro more than college - but I'll watch it all. I am reminded constantly about the idea of...
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Brian Watkins
- Sep 21, 2021
- 1 min
Frequency of Employee Surveys
This isn't an issue that is discussed a lot, but one that I think is important. How often should you do employee surveys to gain maximum...
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Brian Watkins
- Sep 14, 2021
- 2 min
Milton Friedman is Evil
The blog title might be a bit unfair. I don't actually believe he is evil, but his theory of Shareholder Theory is, and is the cause of...
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Brian Watkins
- Sep 1, 2021
- 2 min
Know and Communicate The End Result
A key task for any manager is to ensure that everyone knows and understands the desired end result. This sounds much easier than it...
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Brian Watkins
- Aug 16, 2021
- 1 min
Myth Busting: Measurement and Management
"If you can't measure it, you can't manage it" - Deming I've heard and used that quote above many times. My guess is you have too. Here...
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Brian Watkins
- May 19, 2021
- 1 min
OK Measurements are OK
I had a great conversation with a colleague the other day - we were lamenting our difficulty in measuring the impact of leadership...
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Brian Watkins
- Apr 26, 2021
- 1 min
Is There a Measurement for Everything?
The classic saying (and I use it often) is that "what gets measured, gets managed". If I know my manager will give me a raise if I...
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Brian Watkins
- Mar 18, 2021
- 1 min
Know How to Use Measurements
The classic business quote from Drucker is "you can't manage what you don't measure". He is spot on. I also like to reserve that...
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Brian Watkins
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
Reviewing Repeating Goals
TRANSCRIPT You've probably heard the classic maxim "what gets measured gets managed". It is popular because it is true. Which means there...
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Brian Watkins
- Feb 5, 2021
- 2 min
Educated Guess
Years ago I was working on a new program that I was convinced would benefit the company - develop new skills and processes that would...
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Brian Watkins
- Jan 27, 2021
- 1 min
Stories Vs. Data
There are times when communication is about persuasion. Managers face this when they have to persuade their team that a new direction is...
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Brian Watkins
- Dec 1, 2020
- 3 min
AI: An answer, not the answer
Caveat: I am not an expert in AI. My knowledge of it is limited and what you are about to read is my opinion. If you want deeper...
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Brian Watkins
- Nov 12, 2020
- 2 min
Peak Performance Time
We all have the same amount of time during the day (24 hours, last time I checked). So why is it that some people are more productive...
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Brian Watkins
- Aug 28, 2020
- 2 min
Goals are Not More Important Than People
This is one of those things that shouldn’t need to be said, but needs to be said - People are more important than goals. Obviously, only...
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