Instead of relying on a fixed standard, regularly tweak and adapt what you measure.

Changing what you're measuring may seem like a drawback, but it really makes your work more robust. Meta-feedback on what you measure stops you from reaching a fragile solution.

There are two extremes of evaluating productivity: Input vs. Output

• Input: The salaryman works long hours and is mostly judged on input. The person is judged by his loyalty and commitment to the company.
• Output: The person is entirely measu...

What matters most is often the hardest to track. We then measure things we don't care about with the hope that it will give some clarity. The solution:

• Pick a few metrics that will estimate what matters. The metrics should be easy to measure and time...