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Delivery Metrics - The Good, The Bad and The Utterly Ridiculous

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Overview

Learn about the complex world of engineering team metrics in this 12-minute talk that explores both the benefits and pitfalls of measurement-driven development practices. Discover how engineering leaders navigate the challenge of quantifying team success through various data points, from burndown charts to velocity reports and defect density metrics. Examine the tension between using metrics to improve team performance and the potential negative effects of reducing developer contributions to pure numbers. Gain insights into how metrics can be manipulated for personal gain while also understanding how thoughtful measurement approaches can genuinely enhance team effectiveness. Explore practical perspectives from both management and developer viewpoints to develop a balanced understanding of when and how to effectively use delivery metrics.

Syllabus

Delivery metrics - the good, the bad and the utterly ridiculous | Jennifer Mackown

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