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October 6, 2025

# Common Scorecard Mistakes

## How to fix vague or unrealistic criteria

A Scorecard is the backbone of the Who Method. But when done incorrectly, it creates more confusion than clarity.

**Common mistakes:**

1. **Vague missions** – Example: “Improve sales.” This doesn’t define what success looks like.
2. **Unrealistic outcomes** – Setting impossible growth targets damages credibility.
3. **Too many outcomes** – Listing 20+ goals overwhelms both the candidate and the hiring manager.
4. **Ignoring culture** – Forgetting to define competencies and values leads to poor cultural fit.

**How to fix them:**

- Write **specific, measurable outcomes** (e.g., “Grow sales from $50M to $100M in 3 years”).
- Limit outcomes to **5–8** key results.
- Always include **competencies and culture fit** alongside technical skills.

**Pro tip:** Revisit your Scorecard every quarter to ensure it still aligns with company strategy.

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