Seth Godin Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

If we think hard about the definition of 'better', it's pretty clear that on almost every measurable performance metric, the Honda is a far better car. So, which is more interesting: A vintage 1964 Porsche or a new Honda Civic? Which is a better car? More reliable. A better value. Able to drive faster, longer, in more conditions.

Benchmarking 20

Benchmarking Metrics Sales Productivity 20

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 3, 2019

There is no definitive answer on whether a small or big company is a better place to start your career. There is no clear benchmark for which category a given company falls into. An understated metric for assessing whether you want to work on a team is determining the level of investment the company is making in that team.

Productivity 60

Productivity How To Recruiting Recruitment 60

Harvard Business

MAY 8, 2017

Whereas most business lists analyze companies by traditional metrics such as revenue or by subjective assessments such as “innovativeness,” our ranking evaluates the ability of leaders to strategically reposition the firm. We then narrowed the list to 18 finalists using three sets of metrics: New growth.

Methodologies 53

Methodologies Culture Metrics Company 53

Harvard Business

MAY 18, 2017

Garvin stresses the importance of rigorous experiments (years before experimentation became the rallying cry for a new generation of innovators); thoughtful problem definition; and smart, well-designed metrics. But the main contribution of “Is Yours a Learning Organization?”

Management 32

Management Turnaround Engineering Benchmarking 32