How to Measure Anything
How to Measure Anything
Douglas W. Hubbard
Julia Galef
[Has] some good advice on how to improve your ability to make accurate predictions. - Julia Galef
Nick Ganju
About being outcome-based and getting these measurable outcomes. - Nick Ganju
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How to Measure Anything

How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of "Intangibles" in Business

Douglas W. Hubbard
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Douglas W. Hubbard
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In "How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business," Douglas W. Hubbard demystifies the concept of measurement in the business realm, challenging the notion that certain things are immeasurable. With a blend of wit and wisdom, Hubbard guides readers through a journey of discovering how any aspect of a business, no matter how nebulous it may seem, can be quantified. He argues that the key to making better decisions lies in understanding how to measure the right things the right way. Through engaging examples and a clear, accessible style, Hubbard equips readers with the tools to transform uncertainty into manageable risk, empowering businesses to achieve their goals and innovate with confidence. Hubbard’s book is more than just a manual; it's a manifesto for a new approach to business strategy and management. By breaking down complex statistical concepts into practical steps, he shows how measurements, properly understood and applied, can illuminate paths to progress. "How to Measure Anything" reveals the power of measurement to make the invisible visible, turning intangible assets into valuable resources that can drive business forward. Whether you're a seasoned executive, a budding entrepreneur, or simply someone curious about the quantifiable side of life, Hubbard offers a compelling case for why you should never again say something is immeasurable.

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Released
1985
1 Jan
Length
304
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About being outcome-based and getting these measurable outcomes. - Nick Ganju
[Has] some good advice on how to improve your ability to make accurate predictions. - Julia Galef
If a measurement matters at all, it is because it must have some conceivable effect on decisions and behaviour. If we can't identify a decision that could be affected by a proposed measurement and how it could change those decisions, then the measurement simply has no value
— Douglas W. Hubbard, How to Measure Anything

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