“Getting Things Done”
Don’t confuse action/activity with accomplishment(s).
Often people think that because they are busy, they are getting things done [read accomplishing their goals] … Unfortunately, this I not always the case. Take, for example, a car that is stuck in the mud while the wheels are spinning round and round - this may constitute a lot of action; however, you and your car will be going nowhere. To that end, it may be useful to utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) also referred to as Key Performance Measures (KPM’s). These tools are sometimes used to compliment task lists and timelines for task completion.
In a nut shell, KPI’s offer a method to gauge/measure progress toward a goal and/or task completion. A KPI may be as simple as a spreadsheet indicating a start date, completion date and intermediate progress expectations at specified junctions. Or it may be a very detailed, full on Gantt Chart. When we approach task completion with predetermined (documented) goals, coupled with measurable progress points, we are much more equipped to stay on task, remain focused and we have a useful tool that helps to validate our progress.
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Go Don Penny - you rock!
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