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METRICS AND EVALUATION

Measure what is measurable.” “What is valued gets measured.” “Measure everything that you can measure.” You’ve probably heard all of these before. Everyone knows that metrics are necessary to track progress and make mid-course corrections. If you don’t measure, how do you know that you’re making progress, and how do you handle unexpected vacancies? Where do you start?

Design of Metrics

Metrics help the succession planning program to be accountable, self-sustainable, and supported. The best way to start designing metrics is by stepping back and looking at the goals of the project. What is the primary goal of the succession ...

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