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Everyday Examples
RIO/WIG: Weight Loss
RIO/WIG: Weight Loss
What: From 185 lbs to 175 lbs by March 2021
Starting Line (X): 185 lbs
Finish Line (Y): 175 lbs
Timeline (by when): by March 2021
When you want to lose weight (a lag measure), if you make a commitment to improve your nutrition and increase your exercise levels, this can help you achieve your goals.
Lead Measure #1:
Nutrition
How: Proper nutrition - like calorie intake and nutrient levels - can help with weight loss
Lead Measure #2:
Exercise
How: Exercise can help burn calories and lower inflammation, influencing weight loss
Other possible lead measures that can influence weight loss & move the scoreboard (the scale in this case) include:
Lead Measure #3: Drinking More Water or
Lead Measure #4: Getting more sleep at night
Things Happen: Yes, there are other factors that can affect weight loss such as metabolism or water weight; however, overall, proper nutrition and exercise can help move the scale lower.
RIO/WIG: Grades
RIO/WIG: Grades
What: From a 89.4% to a 93% by December 2020
Starting Line (X): 89.4%
Finish Line (Y): 93%
Timeline (by when): by December 2020
If you want to improve your grades in a class, you can achieve your goals by committing to studying for exams and completing your homework.
Lead Measure #1:
Studying
How: Studying can help you increase your score on exams, which can improve your grade
Lead Measure #2:
Homework
How: Earning points for completing homework can increase your overall grade
Question: How can someone's lag measure also be someone else's lead measure?
Answer: Changing the focus level / scope
John wants to earn a 95% or higher on the Chemistry midterm (his RIO/WIG, which is also his lag measure). He commits to:
Lead Measure #1: Attending a chemistry study group 2 times per week
Lead Measure #2: Working with a tutor every Wednesday afterschool
Lead Measure #3: Studying chemistry 1-hour per day
Lead Measure #4: Taking a chemistry practice exam each Friday until the exam
Jill's goal is to earn an overall grade of a B in chemistry class (her WIG/RIO, a lag measure, and also a broader scope than John). She commits to:
Lead Measure #1: Studying chemistry 4 hours per week
Lead Measure #2: Completing each homework assignment
Her grade on the chemistry midterm (which is John's overall RIO/WIG) is a stepping stone for Jill or a factor that moves her scoreboard to help her secure the overall B grade in the class that she wants (Jill's overall RIO/WIG).
Things Happen: While there are other factors such as luck on multiple choice answers or test anxiety can influence your grade, an overall commitment to studying and completing homework can help increase your grades.
RIO/WIG: Money
RIO/WIG: Money
What: From $4000 to $8000 by June 2021
Starting Line (X): $4000
Finish Line (Y): $8000
Timeline (by when): by June 2021
If you want to earn more money, you can achieve your goal by committing to saving money and reducing spending.
Lead Measure #1:
Saving
How: Saving $400 per month can help you increase the amount in your bank account
Lead Measure #2:
Reduce Spending
How: Spending $100 less per week can hep you increase your bank account amount
Other possible lead measures that can influence earning money and moving the scoreboard (your bank account amount in this case) include:
Lead Measure #3: Working 5 hours per week at a second job
Lead Measure #4: Bring your lunch to work instead of eating out 4 days a week
Things Happen: Sometimes there may be an unexpected expenses or required purchases, but an overall commitment to saving money and reducing spending can help you earn more money.
RIO/WIG: Moving
RIO/WIG: Moving
What: Move to a house with a pool by April 2021
Starting Line (X): House without a pool
Finish Line (Y): House with a pool
Timeline (by when): April 2021
If you want to move to a new house by a certain date, you can achieve your goal by committing to a timeline of actions that will help you to do so as smoothly as possible.
Lead Measure #1:
Funding
How: Respond to the lenders within 4 hours with requested information
Lead Measure #2:
Reduce Spending
How: Reduce spending on credit card by $200 a week until escrow closes
Other possible lead measures that can influence your timeline to move and moving the scoreboard (the steps it takes to move houses, in this case) include:
Lead Measure #3: Pack all non-essential kitchen items such as china and serve ware
Lead Measure #4: Create an essential items kit with toiletries and important documents
Things Happen: Sometimes, your timeline for big life changes can be pushed back due to forces beyond your control (ie there are more damages to the new house requiring more repairs). You can help to keep this timeline as close as possible to your goal by committing to completing the steps that you do have control over.
RIO/WIG: Walking
RIO/WIG: Walking
What: To go from walking 1 day a week to walking 5 days a week by October 31
Lead Measure #1: Waking Up Early
Lead Measure #2: Planning walking schedule on Sunday nights
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