1) The document discusses benchmarking and indexing performance to understand current performance levels and identify areas for improvement.
2) It outlines a 4 step process: 1) Use a role model to define performance metrics, 2) Understand leading and lagging indicators, 3) Benchmark focused areas to produce results, 4) Execute plans to realize value from improvements.
3) Benchmarking follows an 80/20 approach to prioritize important metrics, de-politicizes performance discussions, and ensures measures are aligned to business strategy.