Teams chasing metrics that don’t connect to strategy may deliver impressive-looking numbers that have no real business impact. This drains energy and focus from the KPIs that actually drive results.
Misaligned metrics are those that look good in isolation but don’t move the business toward its strategy. They can cause teams to optimize for the wrong outcomes, waste resources, and create conflicting priorities.
When multiple people share responsibility, accountability blurs — a phenomenon known as social loafing. Assigning one owner to each KPI ensures that someone is directly responsible for tracking, interpreting, and acting on changes. This clarity speeds response times and keeps important metrics from slipping through the cracks.
Friday reviews give teams closure and sharpen Monday execution. Behavioral research on the “fresh start effect” shows that ending the week with a clear status makes people more proactive when they return after a break. It also frees Monday mornings from report reviews, creating more space for deep work and decision-making. This is especially effective for CEOs who want to reduce meeting overload. Read more in Friday vs Monday KPI Reviews
