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I think this is somewhat well understood in things like Sports Psychology. You don't tell a receiver to catch X number of throws per game, you just encourage t
by kev009 10y ago
I think this is somewhat well understood in things like Sports Psychology. You don't tell a receiver to catch X number of throws per game, you just encourage them perform. Likewise, training that more accurately simulates performance is more effective than working toward some metric.
I learned it from Pat McNamara who has a special way with words and delivery: "When we are consumed by the outcome it will sabotage our ability to perform." - http://soldiersystems.net/2012/09/15/gunfighter-moment-pat-mcnamara/ http://soldiersystems.net/2012/09/15/gunfighter-moment-pat-m...
- mseebach 10y agoThis works because both sides have a well-understood model of what 'performing' looks like. And if you don't, you'll be shown the door very quickly.
- hn_throwaway_99 10y agoI think this is key. In the sports arena, the metrics are VERY clear: if you don't win games, and your stats are poor, you're fired. I understand where academics are coming from, but at the same time it seems like many people want to be isolated from any objective assessment of their performance at all. FWIW, I see this a LOT among software developers as well.
- CuriouslyC 10y agoCurrent research indicates that the best way to promote performance is not to encourage someone's current performance, but instead encourage their development of skill mastery. In the short term, rewards (like money) produce the best results of all, but they also seem to impair learning.
- mason240 10y ago>You don't tell a receiver to catch X number of throws per game They kind of do though. In the NFL, many contracts are incentive laden with bonuses for (in the case of a wide receiver) X number of catches or Y number of yards.