Measurement

September 2026

• Sep 28, 2026ConceptsLeading vs Lagging Indicators ExplainedLagging indicators report outcomes after the fact while leading indicators point to what comes next. Learn to choose both and avoid the common traps.7 MIN745

February 2026

• Feb 27, 2026ConceptsMeasuring Success: Metrics vs KPIs in OrganizationsMetrics vs KPIs: Metrics measure anything; KPIs measure what matters for goals. Leading indicators predict future; lagging indicators show past...20 MIN9.8k
• Feb 10, 2026ConceptsHow Goodhart's Law Breaks MetricsWhen a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure. People optimize for metrics, not goals, creating distortion and gaming.21 MIN39.4k
• Feb 8, 2026ConceptsKPIs Explained Without BuzzwordsKPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are the few metrics that actually matter for your goals. Not all metrics are KPIs, only those that drive real...18 MIN2.3k
• Feb 6, 2026ConceptsVanity Metrics vs Meaningful MetricsVanity metrics look impressive but don't drive decisions: total users, page views. Meaningful metrics change behavior: active users, retention,...18 MIN14.4k
• Feb 6, 2026ConceptsQuantitative vs Qualitative MetricsQuantitative metrics measure numbers like revenue and time. Qualitative metrics assess quality like feedback and satisfaction.18 MIN37.8k
• Feb 5, 2026ConceptsWhy Measurement Changes BehaviorWhat gets measured gets optimized. Measurement creates visibility, accountability, and focuschanging behavior whether intended or not.20 MIN44.4k
• Feb 5, 2026ConceptsWhat Should Be Measured and WhyMeasure what drives outcomes, not what's easy to measure. Focus on outcomes over activities, and use leading indicators to predict future results.20 MIN47.4k

October 2025

• Oct 7, 2025Work SkillsKey Project Metrics That Predict SuccessMost project dashboards track vanity numbers that hide real problems. Learn which metrics predict delivery and which ones you are wasting time...15 MIN33.4k

September 2025

• Sep 22, 2025IdeasAI Systems for Measurement and InsightsAI measurement ideas: anomaly detector flagging unusual patterns, trend identifier detecting changes early, and correlation finder revealing...32 MIN24.9k

August 2025

• Aug 17, 2025IdeasKey Issues in Measurement and MetricsMeasurement problems: measuring easy metrics instead of important ones like lines of code versus value, and Goodhart's Law where metrics become...20 MIN35.1k

July 2025

• Jul 18, 2025ExplainersMetrics and Measurement: Importance in PerformanceMetrics quantify performance. They create visibility, enable improvement through tracking, establish accountability, and drive behavior toward...32 MIN42.1k
• Jul 15, 2025ExplainersMetrics That Destroyed Performance: Case StudiesUK hospitals held patients in ambulances to meet four-hour emergency room targets. Teaching to test scores narrowed education focus.35 MIN26.2k
• Jul 10, 2025ExplainersMetrics Design ChecklistMetrics design checklist: Is it aligned with goals? Actionable and influenceable? Gameable by cheating? Leading or lagging indicator?23 MIN32.3k

June 2025

• Jun 19, 2025ExplainersThe Evolution of Metrics in Science and ManagementScientific management quantified work. Accounting standardized financial measurement. Modern analytics expanded to all aspects of organizational...28 MIN29.2k
• Jun 16, 2025ExplainersStep-by-Step: Designing Effective MetricsKeep simple with three to five key metrics. Make actionable so measurement drives improvement. Align with goals avoiding distortion.36 MIN25.8k

January 2025

• Jan 24, 2025ConceptsThe Implicit Association Test: Measuring Hidden BiasAnthony Greenwald, Debbie McGhee, and Jordan Schwartz's 1998 paper introduced a test that could measure racial bias in milliseconds.16 MIN7.0k

December 2023

• Dec 19, 2023ConceptsAnalyzing Campbell's Law and Its ImplicationsCampbell's Law states that the more a quantitative measure is used for high-stakes decisions, the more it corrupts the process it was meant to...16 MIN7.1k