That’s true, but productivity has many factors and takes a long time to get confidence on. Any productivity value that could be stated clearly would have similar downsides to a benchmark, and take far longer.
Benchmarks are useful as leading indicators. Early warning signs. If there’s no relation to the eventual productivity then hopefully that benchmark will disappear as it’s not useful.
In a fast moving space like this it’s reasonable to make use of leading indicators.
Benchmarks are useful as leading indicators. Early warning signs. If there’s no relation to the eventual productivity then hopefully that benchmark will disappear as it’s not useful.
In a fast moving space like this it’s reasonable to make use of leading indicators.