KPIs are metrics to monitor or measure that things are working properly, and a dashboard is a summary of those KPIs.
Over the past two episodes of my journaling, I spoke about silos in organizations and breaking them down, rebuilding them in a holistic manner where one part is no more important than any other part, or the sum of the whole, using the human body as a great example. In order to accomplish that there needs to be a mechanism or path to do so. I have found that the gap analysis is the best way.
By definition, a gap analysis is in management involves the comparison of actual performance with potential of desired performance. In other words, you know where you want to be, you know where you are; how do you get there.
One of the best ways to think of it is liken to building a 2000-piece puzzle, or any number of pieces. You know what the final picture looks like, and you have all the pieces. Just like with a gap analysis, there is not just one way to achieve the result. I have found that there are three ways to build a large puzzle:
Two other factors that are necessary in achieving your final process and achieving your goals are Key Performance Indicators, (KPIs), and a dashboard. I believe we all know or should know what these are.
KPIs are metrics to monitor or measure that things are working properly, and a dashboard is a summary of these KPIs in aggregate for ongoing evaluation, and trends, typically taken for granted. Could you operate your car without a dashboard? Will you know your speed or when you are low on gas, tracking your miles as to when you need an oil change, and even how far to get to your destination?
Believe it or not, dashboards of KPIs can encourage team comradery, as all are working towards the same goals. Remember, the silos are rebuilt for:
Going back to the human body as the best example of holism, we have KPIs and dashboards there:
Use a gap analysis to rebuild your silos, your puzzle, using your own technique. Make sure to include KPIs and dashboards for monitoring ongoing activity, goal achievement, and sustainability of results.
Remember this: without dashboards and goals, you won’t know where you’re going and when and how you got there.
Don’t run blind!
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