Beyond the Dashboard: Making Performance Data Useful Again

Most managers can read a dashboard. Fewer know what to do when the data looks fine but something feels off. This two-page guide walks you through how to read performance signals, start the right conversation, and make small adjustments that actually stick. Download one for yourself and share it with managers in your organization.

Inside the cheat sheet:

• A signal reference table that shows what common performance patterns actually mean—and why jumping to conclusions gets in the way
• Four conversation starters that open dialogue without putting people on the defensive
• A clear three-step framework for moving from what you’re seeing to what you should ask to what you should do next
• Practical guidance on where to document adjustments so nothing falls through the crack