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Why Chasing the Right Goals Matters More Than Just Being Busy

Writer's picture: Mcleonard DuruihemeMcleonard Duruiheme


Ever notice how easy it is to get caught up in ticking off tasks, thinking you're making huge strides? That's where many leaders go off track. They focus more on the quantity of work done, like how many features were added to a product or how many projects were finished. But here's the kicker: doing more doesn't always mean you're doing better.

 

The Trap of Doing Lots But Achieving Little

 

When leaders zoom in on outputs, the stuff we produce, they miss the bigger picture. It's not about how many boxes you ticked off by the end of the day. The real win is in making life better for your users or customers. It's the difference between just keeping busy and making a significant impact.

 

Why Aiming for Impact Beats Keeping Busy

 

Focusing on outcomes, the real-world changes or benefits people get from what you've done is where it's at. This approach pushes teams to get creative and think about what matters to users, not just what looks good on a progress report.

 

 The Downside of Just Cranking Out Work

 

If all you're doing is pushing your team to churn out more and more, you might end up with a product packed with features that don't meet your users' needs. It's like throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks, leading to a messy, confusing product that's hard to use.

 

Shifting the Focus to What Matters

 

Changing from focusing on outputs to outcomes means changing your thoughts about success. It's about celebrating real change that benefits users, not just celebrating crossed-off task lists. This might mean rethinking your goals and how you measure success, focusing more on user satisfaction and engagement rather than just feature counts.

 

Making the Leap to Impact-Driven Work For leaders ready to make this change starts with asking the right questions from the get-go: "What problem are we really solving here?" and "How will we know we've nailed it?" It's about setting a clear, meaningful direction right from the start.

 

What's Worth Chasing

 

Choosing to focus on making a real difference and achieving meaningful outcomes might require a bit more patience and a willingness to really get to grips with what your users need. But for those leaders who are up for the challenge, the rewards go way beyond just having a busy team. You make stuff that doesn't just exist but truly matters to the people you're aiming to serve.  And isn't that the point of it all?

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