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Using the Right Performance Metrics: Watch out for P&Ls

Kates Kesler

Metrics serve as a powerful motivator and unfortunately, are often perfectly designed to drive sub-optimal results. For a simple comparison, consider this sports team analogy. In team sports, measuring vital, non-point metrics and de-emphasizing individual metrics is not a new concept.

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Socialism May Work in Sports but Not in Business

Martinka Consulting

In the NFL, and other pro sports, the league has a salary cap that teams must adhere to. Those include: If we pay people too much based on their productivity we’ll lose money. Good metrics make a difference. Banks are in business to be paid back and have their own metrics, which borrowers must meet or exceed.

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Tesla Shows How Traditional Business Metrics Are Outdated

Harvard Business

He wanted to build a sports car, then build a more affordable car with zero emissions. At the core of the confusion over a company like Tesla is that traditional business metrics are outdated and can create overconfidence or underestimation. We don’t need to throw out all classic business metrics. more units than Tesla.

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The Importance of US Market Localization for Foreign Companies

Business Consulting Agency

However, without localization strategies, even the most innovative products can struggle to gain traction. Localization goes beyond translation; it means adapting products, branding, and marketing strategies to align with the unique preferences, cultural norms, and legal requirements of American consumers.

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Five Tips for Managers of Newly Dispersed Teams

Johanna Rothman

If you're creating products of any kind—especially software products—you've got a team sport. Successful software product development is about how well the team learns together. The better the team learns together, the better the product is. See Product Orientation Requires Technical Excellence ).

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How to Build Great Data Products

Harvard Business

Products fueled by data and machine learning can be a powerful way to solve users’ needs. Classic examples include Google search and Amazon product recommendations, both of which improve as more users engage. Data products are a team sport. Develop the data-savvy of product and business groups.

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Five Tips for Managers of Newly Dispersed Teams

Johanna Rothman

If you're creating products of any kind—especially software products—you've got a team sport. Successful software product development is about how well the team learns together. The better the team learns together, the better the product is. See Product Orientation Requires Technical Excellence ).