Agile Uprising Podcast Panel Discussion: Measuring Developer Productivity
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Oct 15, 2023 The podcast discusses the challenges of measuring developer productivity in software development, emphasizing the importance of tailoring the message to different organizational levels. The speakers explore the difference between measuring outputs and outcomes, highlighting the importance of the enabling environment and individual performance. They also discuss the space framework for measuring metrics, expressing concerns about potential misuse. The episode concludes with gratitude to guests and listeners, promoting leaving reviews and subscribing.
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Measurement Needs Nuance
- McKinsey argued that you can measure developer productivity, provoking strong reactions from practitioners.
- The panel emphasised nuance: measurement is possible but risky without context and care.
Begin With Business Problems
- Start by asking leaders what business problems they actually need to solve before picking metrics.
- Use metrics to answer those problems, not to satisfy curiosity or vanity.
Metrics Vary By Organizational Layer
- Different organizational layers view productivity differently and require different metrics.
- Tailor measures and messaging to executives, middle management, and teams separately.