The Tyranny of Metrics
In his book, Jerry Muller challenges the obsession with measuring human performance and uncovers the damage metrics are causing. He provides examples of how metrics can be beneficial when used in conjunction with personal experience and judgment, as well as an invaluable checklist for when and how to use them. This brief but impactful book offers a much-needed corrective to a harmful trend that increasingly affects us all – providing readers with an essential guide on how we can begin to fix this problem. This is a great read!
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