Lies per Second, Meetings per Decision Ratio, and Other Important Biz Metrics

Andrew Chen introduces quirky yet insightful metrics like "Lies per Second" and "Meetings per Decision Ratio" to provoke reflection on organizational health and communication efficiency.

  • Lies per Second (LPS): A tongue-in-cheek metric that highlights how quickly truth can be distorted in organizations—prompting readers to consider communication precision and honesty in their teams.
  • Meetings per Decision Ratio (MPDR): A humorous yet pointed observation: when more meetings are needed to reach a decision, it often signals misalignment or unclear goals. A high MPDR suggests inefficiency in decision-making processes.
  • Organizational Implications: These playful metrics reveal deeper truths about how business routines—like excessive meetings or ambiguous messaging—can hide miscoordination and lack of clarity.
  • Call to Action: While not intended as formal KPIs, these ratios encourage teams to introspect:
  • Is information being diluted or obfuscated? (LPS)
  • Are decisions taking too long due to process overhead? (MPDR)
  • Invitation to Readers: Readers are encouraged to invent their own metrics—or lightly satirize existing ones—to surface issues that traditional business measures often miss.

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