What are Watermelon Metrics and how to avoid?

“Watermelon Metrics” is a term used to describe metrics or measurements that appear to be valuable or important on the surface, but are actually superficial and do not provide meaningful insights. These metrics may be used to distract from the real work of creating value and achieving goals. Here are a few examples of watermelon … Read more

The Flaw of Averages

The Flaw of Averages is the tendency for people to use averages or means as a default measure of central tendency, without considering the inherent variability in data. This can lead to decision-making that is based on incorrect assumptions and can ultimately result in poor outcomes. For example, if a manager were to use the … Read more