Learn to measure and improve what truly drives team productivity and success.

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Why This Workshop?

Measuring developer productivity is complex and often mismanaged. Many teams face challenges such as:

• Misaligned Metrics:

Metrics that focus on outputs (e.g., lines of code) instead of meaningful outcomes, leading to false productivity signals.

• Gaming the Metrics:

Teams focus on hitting targets rather than achieving meaningful outcomes, as seen in phenomena like Goodhart’s Law.

• Misaligned Goals

Metrics fail to reflect business or customer priorities, leading to wasted efforts.

• Low Developer Satisfaction

Teams feel pressure from poorly chosen KPIs that don’t reflect the true impact of their work.

• Low Morale

Misleading metrics erode trust and engagement, leaving teams frustrated and unmotivated.

• Unintended Consequences

Poorly chosen metrics lead to backfires, such as discouraging risk-taking or innovation.

• Inconsistent Frameworks

Teams struggle to adopt a consistent, actionable measurement framework that balances output, outcomes, and experience. Overreliance on a single framework fails to provide a holistic view of productivity.

• Stakeholder Misalignment

Leadership struggles to connect engineering efforts with business goals, causing miscommunication.

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Key Benefits

• Aligned Metrics with Business Goals

Learn to track outcomes that connect engineering productivity to organizational success.

• Implement Meaningful Metrics

Learn to define and track metrics that align with business goals and customer needs.

• Enhanced Team Effectiveness

Gain tools to identify bottlenecks and optimize development processes.

• Drive Sustainable Productivity

Measure what drives long-term improvements in efficiency, collaboration, and team satisfaction.

• Improved Developer Satisfaction

Foster a culture of empowerment by using balanced metrics that reflect real contributions.

• Holistic Insights

Use frameworks like DORA, SPACE, and DX Core 4 to gain a 360-degree view of team productivity.

• Boost Performance and Engagement

Build a culture of trust and accountability by using metrics that inspire action and foster collaboration.

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Who Is This Workshop For?

• Organizations

Designed for organizations seeking to implement meaningful and accurate methods to measure productivity effectively.

• Startup and Scale-Up Leaders

Embed effective measurement practices to support growth and team performance.

• CTOs and Heads of Engineering

Define metrics that align technical efforts with strategic objectives.

• Engineering Managers and Tech Leads

Improve team productivity and collaboration using actionable insights.

• Agile Teams

Build sustainable processes and track progress without over-relying on output-based metrics.

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What You’ll Learn

• Why Traditional Metrics Fail - Goodhart’s Law and Gaming the Metrics

Explore why poorly chosen metrics lead to counterproductive behaviors. Understand the pitfalls of outdated metrics like lines of code or velocity.

• Performance Measurement Backfires

Learn from real-world examples of unintended consequences in fields like healthcare, law enforcement, and software development.

• How to Define and Measure What Matters

Identify key metrics that balance developer experience, efficiency, and business outcomes. Understand the difference between vanity metrics and actionable metrics that reflect real progress.

• The Best Productivity Frameworks for Teams

Learn how to apply DORA, SPACE, and DX Core 4 to measure developer productivity effectively.

• Implementing the DX Core 4 for Holistic Measurement

Learn how the DX Core 4 integrates insights from DORA and SPACE to provide a complete productivity view​.

• How to Balance Output, Outcomes, and Impact

Explore strategies to track performance without compromising innovation or team well-being.

• Strategies for Continuous Improvement

Create feedback loops to adjust metrics and drive ongoing team success.

• Practical Exercises

Define actionable metrics for your team using the frameworks discussed and evaluate their alignment with business goals.

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Workshop Format and Logistics

• Format:

Interactive and hands-on, featuring real-world examples, group discussions, and actionable exercises.

• Delivery Mode:

On-site (ideal for collaborative exercises) or online (flexible for remote and hybrid teams).

• Duration:

2-3 Days, with customizable depth and pacing based on your team’s needs.

• Group Size:

Best suited for groups of 5-15 participants to ensure engagement and personalized attention.

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Customization Options

• Pre-Workshop Consultation:

Identify your organization’s specific challenges and goals to tailor the workshop content.

• Industry-Specific Examples:

Include metrics and case studies relevant to your team’s field, such as SaaS, eCommerce, or enterprise software.

• Flexible Delivery:

Adjust session length, format, and focus areas to suit your team’s unique requirements.