Tag: Measures of Success

Measures of Success, Metrics, and Better Decision-Making

Measures of Success is about improving results by improving the way we interpret data. Too many organizations react to noise, chase arbitrary targets, and mistake random variation for meaningful change—creating fear, waste, and poor decisions instead of learning.

These posts explore better ways to use metrics through Lean thinking, statistical thinking, and Process Behavior Charts. Drawing heavily from the ideas in my book Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More, this archive focuses on understanding variation, avoiding overreaction, and helping leaders ask better questions of their data—so improvement efforts are grounded in reality, not frustration.

My Upcoming Keynote for the Virtual Shingo Conference on “Measures of...

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As I talked about in this video, I was supposed to do a half-day workshop on Measures of Success for the annual Shingo Conference...

Let’s Do a Virtual Book Club on “Measures of Success”

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Being in work from home mode, I alternate from thinking and writing about the current crisis and trying to figure out how to be...

Happy Birthday, “Measures of Success” (The Paperback) — Reflections and More

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I realize there's a lot of serious stuff going on in the world... and that's weighing on my mind a ton, which is one...

Postponed: My “Measures of Success” Workshop at the Shingo Conference 2020...

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Thanks to the Shingo Institute for inviting me to facilitate a half-day workshop at the Shingo Conference, being held this year in Orlando, April...

Why Year-Over-Year Charts Often Mislead Leaders

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TL;DR: Year-over-year charts look analytical, but they often hide routine variation and invite overreaction. Process Behavior Charts make real improvement--and real risk--visible without guesswork. The...

My Article for CFO.com: Break the Bad Habit of Overreacting to...

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I'd like to thank CFO Magazine (their CFO.com website) for publishing my article: "Break the Bad Habit of Overreacting to Metrics" If you've read my book...

Gordon Deal Interviews Mark Graban Again About “Measures of Success” [Audio...

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As I've shared before, one of my goals with my book Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More was to reach audiences...

Gordon Deal Interviews Mark Graban on “Measures of Success” and Managing...

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TL;DR: Gordon Deal and Mark Graban discuss why leaders overreact to routine ups and downs in metrics-and how Process Behavior Charts help filter noise,...

Another Pricing Experiment and Measures on “Measures of Success” – and...

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The last time I ran a short-term book sale -- lowering the Kindle book price of Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve...

Measures of Success Related to “Measures of Success” Workshops

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Each time I teach my "Measures of Success" workshop for Catalysis at one of their events, they give me feedback scores from the attendees. I...

Why Process Behavior Charts Show So Many Points Outside the Limits...

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tl;dr If a Process Behavior Chart shows many points outside the limits, the issue is often the data--not the chart. Plotting moving averages instead...

Interested in “Measures of Success” Workshops in Dallas, Orlando, or Your...

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My workshop based on my book Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More are a lot of fun. They are a great...
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