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Quick Question: What are our most important measures of success?
Here is today's quick question for you...What are our most important measures of success?
Ask it when you're...
Looking at a draft list of goals - Many teams are optimists. They impose unrealistic expectations on themselves and others in the name of ‘stretch’, ultimately demoralising everyone. If that sounds like your team, try asking this question when you’re setting goals.
Attempting to refocus your team - Shiny distractions can pull your team from the most important priorities throughout the year. This question can act as a circuit breaker when loud voices are shouting from an exciting but less important vantage point.
Reflecting on where you could spend your time this week - When your list is longer than the time available, anchoring back to your measures of success can keep you on track.