Hey Mal,
I hope your week is off to a great start. Let’s talk data—but not in an overwhelming, “spreadsheet overload” way. Instead, let’s make it practical, actionable, and genuinely useful for your team (whether you’re a frontline teammate or leading the ship).
Why it matters:
When your decisions connect directly to meaningful numbers, you don’t just “hope” things go well—you steer toward real results. That’s what Align’s KPI Suggestions and leading vs. lagging indicators are all about: making smart moves today that pull your work into tomorrow’s wins.
3 Ways to Bring Data into Your Decision-Making
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Make leading indicators visible.
Use Dashboards and Huddles to surface the metrics that motivate action right now—before results fall behind. Pick the right indicators that tie directly to your strategy. If you’re looking for inspiration, give the AI KPI Suggestor a try to generate ideas that align with your goals.
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Make priorities number-driven.
If your priorities are task‑focused, add measurable milestones you can check off each week. Instead of “launch campaign,” try “reach 10 engaged leads—this week.” That clarity keeps momentum strong.
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Review KPIs at least once per week.
Set a rhythm. When leading indicators are set up correctly, keeping them “green” each week sets you up to stay “green” at the end of the quarter too.
Take action this week:
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Try adding a leading indicator to one of your dashboards
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Ask your team to pair a task priority with a mini KPI
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Pick a specific time to review your KPIs weekly—make it a routine huddle moment
These steps help build real alignment, accountability, and momentum—one smart, data-powered move at a time.
Let me know how it goes, or if you’d like to walk through setting up any of these. You’ve got this—and Align’s here to turn the moves you set into real wins.
