Measuring Our Productivity
By Cyndi Seidler
Companies that keep statistics which measure the amount of production and income usually make more money because they are always trying to perform better than the previous graphed statistic.
Keeping graphs of various statistics help an executive manage their business and handle problem areas quicker. By measuring income, promotion sent out, new business, billable hours, hours delivered, and anything that helps one look at their progress (or lack of progress) is an essential tool for any business owner.
Every time I put in a statistic system for a company, it immediately gives executives and staff a better perspective of all the activities and functions in their organization. By being able to see what is going on in their company, proper strategies and plans can be implemented to straighten out a failing area or improve a growing area.
I feel that if I'm not 'playing a game' with myself, that I would impede my company's growth potential. In a group, certain game plans can pull everyone together as a team. For a one-person operation, an individual can operate at a higher level by applying the same principle.
It's one thing to keep logs on production activities, and it's another to graph them. When you can actually SEE dollars or numbers measured on a graph, it allows one to step in fast and plan for the next strategic move in the battle, if you view yourself on the battlefield of business.
Copyright © 1999 Cyndi Seidler. All Rights Reserved.
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