Step 10: Get Management Approval

Whatever process you use to obtain approval and buy-in, be sure that not only your management, but also the business unit management, supports the measurement plan. Business units are frequently the producers and holders of data that you will need to measure successfully. Without their data, you may be unable to complete your measures. Business unit support is also the key to employee willingness to complete surveys or other data gathering tools you may use.

It is critical not only to have management support but also for management personnel to communicate that support to their staff. Several supportive joint communications from upper-level HPI and business unit managers will raise the level of importance staff ...

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