Measuring What Matters
Metrics serve as vital proxies for the signals we aim to measure, but they must be carefully designed to reflect true goals. There's a risk of over-optimizing for specific metrics, leading to unintended behaviors that don't align with overall objectives. While some may seek data that confirms their biases, the goal should be to leverage insights for genuine organizational improvement.In this clip
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SE Radio 609: Hyrum Wright on Software Engineering at Google
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How should product managers think about metrics in the context of the episode SE Radio 609: Hyrum Wright on Software Engineering at Google and the clip Measuring What Matters, specifically regarding product development structures as systems and rethinking engineering metrics?
How should product managers think about metrics?
How should product managers think about metrics in the context of the episode Product development structures as systems and the clip Rethinking Engineering Metrics?