The steamroller and the nickels
The image of the steamroller and the man picking up nickels is a great reminder re: the importance of the big picture. It seems as though we’re so fascinated with metrics and measure, that we fail to realize we’re dealing with animate beings. The big picture includes:
People: The ability to motivate, love, build trust, establish relationships
Process: Establishing efficiency is task completion
Principles: Content knowledge
Data, tech, metrics are great, but if you don’t see the steamroller in view, it may lead to problematic consequences. Pick up nickels that you feel matter. Just make sure you keep your head up in the process.