Execution · Difficulty 4/5

Short-term vs. long-term metrics

A PM interview practice question for SENIOR, STAFF candidates.

The prompt

A growth team's launch is +6% sign-ups but suspected -2% 90-day retention. Which metric wins, and how do you keep an org from gaming the short-term one for the next four quarters?

Concepts this question tests

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Round: Execution
Target levels: SENIOR, STAFF
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