Practical Guides for leaders at all levels
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What Engineering Metrics Should I Use? A guide for Engineering Managers, Directors, and VPs
Engineering leaders often ask me, “what engineering metrics are actually useful?”, or “which ones have worked for your teams?” This is where I share what metrics I found useful in various roles from engineering manager, to middle manager, to executive, and why.
How to roll out and use engineering metrics successfully
Did your boss ask you to come up with metrics for your team(s)? Do you need to get your team on board with metrics? Learn the concrete steps you can take to choose and introduce metrics for your team(s) or organization and make them a success.
The Middle Manager’s Guide to Engineering Metrics (2): How to choose and use metrics
Learn how to select the right metrics for your organization, implement them effectively, and get actionable insights. I cover how to involve your team in creating meaningful metrics, go from mere numbers to actionable insights, and create a culture of data-driven decision-making.
The Middle Manager’s Guide to Metrics (1): Why your boss wants metrics
Struggling to implement meaningful engineering metrics in your team or organization? Understand the roles that metrics play at various organizational levels, and learn to use them as a powerful tool for improvement, alignment, and accountability. Whether you're a VP, middle manager, or line manager, this guide unpacks why metrics matter and how to make them work for you.
The Role of Metrics in Crafting Engineering Culture
Are your engineering metrics doing more harm than good? Metrics aren't just numbers; they shape behavior and define culture. Choosing the right metrics can empower your team and drive performance. Learn how to set balanced, effective metrics that don't just measure, but also matter.
How to Understand, Measure, and improve productivity in your engineering team
Answer your boss's question about your engineering team's performance with this practical guide to effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity. It will help you understand your team's productivity and take steps with your teammates to become more productive while maintaining quality and innovation and taking your team along. With a free Engineering Productivity Cheat Sheet for download!