Mapping Your Work
At the start of the year or quarter, identify the progress you want to make and how you’re going to measure success.
Here are some tips:
- Select metrics that are easy to measure and highly valuable. You should be able to gauge progress from week to week.
- Build a consistent narrative. If you’re changing up the scorecard each week, you’re not creating an easy narrative to follow. Consistency is key. Each week should build on the next.
- Tie your metrics into the larger company picture. What are the top goals of your organization or team and how does what you’re working on move those forward?
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