Clarifying terms that we use a lot in Alphalink articles.
These definitions may not be strictly from the dictionary, but they are the sense in which we use these terms.
Efficiency
- Doing something with the minimum amount of errors or resources.
- Doing it well.
Effectiveness
- Completing a task, achieving a goal.
- Doing what needs to be done.
For example: we can be very efficient in getting from Lisbon to Porto, but we won’t be effective at all if we wanted to get to Faro.
It’s a simple dictionary definition, but it’s important to bear in mind when discussing and evaluating the best ways to manage projects.
