assessment

Analyzing

As we approach the last few weeks of 2024, reflection becomes a theme. We look at our data, our accomplishments, highlights, and lessons learned. Embedding a culture of curiosity is a hallmark of a healthy community. Dissecting the data is a balance of art and science. If we are running the 100-meter track event, finding a tenth of a second saving might require days of analytics. However, if we are thru-hiking for a few thousand miles, we are afforded more opportunities to trial different techniques and equipment to assess what works best.

How do you review your work? Is there a best time or mindset? What have been your best learnings?

So Close

A ski area with 80% coverage of its ski runs might be close to opening, but if the base area is not ready, the lifts cannot turn. However, a ski resort that can take skiers to higher elevations so they can access open terrain might be able to commence their season. Our perception of what is close to happening and what can happen might be less informed by percentages than we realize.