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Layers of Performance Measurement

Ensure the proper causal connection between the outcomes and the enablers

Arun Hariharan
Fri, 08/19/2011 - 11:50
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Traditional performance measures—usually financial outcome—are “after the event.” They tell us how we did last month or last quarter, but are of little use in predicting future performance. This article talks about four “layers” of performance measures—financial outcomes being the outermost layer. As we move from “outside in,” or from outcomes to enablers, we find that the performance measures get increasingly easier to control. Then, if we work on the enablers, the outcomes become more predictable. Provided, of course, that we have ensured a strong cause-effect relationship between each layer and the next.

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Submitted by sudarsan_m on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 21:36

Layers do come true

Dear Arun,

A great case study kind of article. Interesting that how different layers in performance measurements influence business outcomes.

Regards,

Sudarsan

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