Operations
Why a weekly scorecard beats a monthly report
How a one-page weekly scorecard helps leadership teams spot problems early and act faster.
Monthly reports show what happened weeks ago. A weekly scorecard shows what is happening now, while there is still time to act.
Keep it to ten numbers
If a number does not change a decision, it does not belong on the scorecard. Most teams need between six and ten.
Give every number an owner
Each line has one name next to it. When a number goes red, that person explains why and what happens next, in two minutes.
Mix leading and lagging numbers
Revenue and margin tell you how the past went. Quotes sent, jobs booked and on-time delivery tell you how the next month will go.
Review it in the same meeting every week
Thirty minutes on Monday morning is enough. The habit matters more than the format.
