What is Benchmarking?

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In this video, I'll define the term 'benchmarking' and explain what it is and how it can benefit your business.
Benchmarking is a process of comparing an organization's performance metrics, processes, and practices against those of other organizations or industry standards. The goal of benchmarking is to identify best practices and areas for improvement in order to improve organizational performance.
Benchmarking can be conducted in several ways, including:
Internal benchmarking: This involves comparing performance metrics and practices within different departments or business units within the same organization.
Competitive benchmarking: This involves comparing performance metrics and practices with those of direct competitors in the same industry.
Functional benchmarking: This involves comparing performance metrics and practices with those of companies in other industries that have similar functions or processes.
Generic benchmarking: This involves comparing performance metrics and practices with those of companies in unrelated industries that have similar processes or practices.
The benchmarking process typically involves several steps, including identifying the metrics to be benchmarked, selecting benchmarking partners, collecting and analyzing data, identifying best practices, and implementing improvements.
The benefits of benchmarking can include improved efficiency, increased competitiveness, and enhanced innovation. However, benchmarking also comes with potential risks, such as incomplete or inaccurate data, the risk of copying ineffective practices, and the potential for loss of competitive advantage. As with any business process, it is important to carefully evaluate the potential benefits and risks of benchmarking before embarking on a benchmarking initiative.
Benchmarking is a process of comparing your performance against that of other organizations or individuals in order to improve your own performance. By understanding how others have succeeded and failed, you can find ways to improve your own business processes. In this video, we'll provide a definition of benchmarking and explain how it can help your business.

[@maricajohnson7493]

Good explanation.

[@drdhaywood]

Thanks!

[@gabew548]

I knew you would work in higher ed. is it wgu?

[@drdhaywood]

Currently, yes, but no longer as an Instructor. I teach at other universities.

[@heidim9019]

Is it a mark on a bench.... It is not. Hahahaha. brilliant.

[@drdhaywood]

Haha - thanks!