Say-Do Ratio

9 articles
Say-Do Ratio
9 min read · November 21, 2025

How the Say-Do Ratio Helps Measure Commitment in Agile Teams

Agile teams live on a steady diet of promises and proof. At sprint planning the promise is made, and at…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Say-Do Ratio
6 min read · November 21, 2025

How Does Your Say–Do Ratio Change Across Different Work Environments?

We’ve all worked with that person. On Tuesday, they promise to look over your proposal by the end of the…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Say-Do Ratio
5 min read · November 21, 2025

Why Do People Break Promises? The Psychology Behind the Say-Do Ratio

Organizations and individuals rarely fail because of poor intentions; they fail in the space between commitment and execution. The say-do…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Say-Do Ratio
6 min read · November 21, 2025

Why the Say-Do Ratio of Your Team Is More Important Than You Think

The say-do ratio of your team, or how well people follow through on what they say, is the best indicator…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Say-Do Ratio
7 min read · October 15, 2025

The Hidden Cost of a Low Say-Do Ratio

TL;DR The Say-Do Ratio is an agile performance metric that measures how reliably a team delivers on its promises. It…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Say-Do Ratio
6 min read · October 8, 2025

How to Calculate Your Say-Do Ratio?

TL;DR: Say-Do Ratio = (Completed ÷ Promised) × 100. Please monitor your commitments in comparison to what you actually complete.…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Say-Do Ratio
6 min read · September 26, 2025

Why Every Manager Should Keep an Eye on Their Team’s
Say-Do Ratio

TL;DR: The Say-Do Ratio measures how often teams deliver on what they promise. It’s about building trust, realistic planning, and…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Say-Do Ratio
8 min read · September 26, 2025

How Say-Do Ratio Ensures Projects Stay on Track and On Time

TL;DR: The Say-Do Ratio (SDR) measures how often teams deliver on their commitments, making it a simple but powerful way…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Say-Do Ratio
11 min read · September 26, 2025

What is Say-Do Ratio? A Complete Guide to Accountability in Teams

Have you ever had a coworker who says they will deliver by Friday but then Friday comes and goes? At…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald