You've chosen a metric to optimize. People will now optimize for that metric. The problem? They'll find ways to hit the number without achieving your actual goal.
Adjust the parameters below and watch how the measured metric diverges from actual reality over time.
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Higher stakes = more incentive to game the metric
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How clever people are at finding loopholes
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How long before you notice gaming and adjust
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How publicly the metric is reported
Metric vs Reality Over Time
Measured Metric
Actual Reality
Divergence
Metric Shows
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Reality Is
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You're Fooled By
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