The only metrics that you optimize for.

Yesterday, we talked about the challenge of not knowing where you are going.

Today, is the second (and more common challenge) data leaders face.

You don’t know how to get there.

Some data leaders I talk with have clear visions of what the future could look like for their team. You’ve done the work.

But when you look ahead

Or when you look behind at the progress you made

You see:

• Frustrating delays from conflicting organizational goals

• Technology debt that requires more maintenance than it delivers in value.

• Disappointing response from peer teams that aren’t interested in your goals.

• Apathetic engagement from your team members on new initiatives.

• Budget approvals that go on for longer than you’ve put off cleaning out your garage.

• Another team member resigns and leaves you shorthanded.

The gap between where you are and where you want to be seems to be growing.

Your confidence about what to do next is shrinking.

You don’t know how to get there.

But you aren’t alone. Start here:

Look at your future goal. This is your end destination. Then identify and define two metrics that would track your progress. Most of your struggle with progress is due to noise and confusion of swirling complexity.

One destination. Two progress metrics.

This dramatically simplifies your work. These are the only metrics on your team that you optimize for. Now, you can focus your efforts to only activities that will move those metrics.

The rest is noise.

If your road is still cloudy, and you can’t figure out what metrics make sense, I have a Measuring Success Launchpad offer to do exactly this. It helps you define peak success in detail to get you from the present to the future state. I can only take on 2 clients per month. Hit reply now to get started.

I’m here,

Sawyer