We have set up our weekly Scorecard but our managers keep changing the metrics every few weeks because they claim the previous numbers were not useful. How do we stabilize our Scorecard metrics so we can see real trends?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Changing your Scorecard metrics every few weeks is a symptom of a larger problem: a lack of patience and a failure to understand the value of historical data. When you constantly swap out metrics, you never build a baseline, making it impossible to identify real operational trends.

To stabilize your weekly Scorecard, commit to the rule of thirteen weeks. Once you select your core metrics, keep them on the Scorecard for an entire quarter without modification. This allows you to gather enough data to see patterns and understand how your leading indicators influence your lagging financial outcomes.

If a metric is consistently red, do not change the metric to make the numbers look better. Instead, use your Level 10 Meeting™ to run IDS® on the root cause of the underperformance.

Only make changes to your Scorecard during your Quarterly Collaborative, where you can objectively evaluate if the metrics are still aligned with your company goals. This discipline ensures your Scorecard remains a reliable diagnostic tool rather than a shifting set of vanity metrics.