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Counter-Metrics (Guardrail Metrics)

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Counter-metrics (or guardrail metrics) are secondary metrics you track to ensure that improving your North Star Metric doesn't cause damage in other areas.

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If your goal is to reduce "Average Handling Time" (AHT), your counter-metric should be "Customer Satisfaction" (CSAT). If you reduce AHT by rushing customers, your CSAT will drop, signaling a poor outcome.

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