Modern business software makes it absurdly easy to collect data. Because you can track almost anything, it is tempting to track everything.
Tracking dozens of arbitrary metrics does not give you clarity. It gives you a headache, wastes your time, and distracts your team from doing actual work.
If you want metrics that genuinely reflect your company's health, you need to strip away the vanity indicators. Regardless of your industry, size, or business model, three key performance indicators actually matter.
