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A masterclass in engineering leadership from Carta, Stripe, Uber, and Calm | Will Larson (CTO at Carta)

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Start measuring something, then work on improving the model

Measuring and providing metrics to the CEO helps educate them about the reality of the work being done, informing their mental model. Metrics serve both to show the truth and to educate, guiding investments to improve performance. While traditional metrics like story points may not directly increase engineering velocity, specific optimization metrics from sources like the Accelerate Framework help identify areas for improvement and guide strategic investments to enhance productivity.

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