Done Quote by John E. Jones III
“What gets measured gets done, what gets measured and fed back gets done well, what gets rewarded gets repeated”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Performance Metrics, 2015
Measurement drives action; feedback refines effort; rewards reinforce desired behavior.
In simple terms: Measure to improve and reward.
Key Takeaway
Track key metrics and reward success.
Themes
performance
feedback
incentives
productivity
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
business
inspirational
When to use this quote
- project management
- sales targets
- employee evaluations
- continuous improvement
Key Concepts
goal setting
behavioral economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What should you measure to avoid missing the big picture?
- How do rewards shape behavior?
A Different Perspective
Metrics can create tunnel vision, ignoring unmeasured aspects.
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