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Metrics for New Engineering Initiatives

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Problem

Scenario

You're launching a new engineering initiative and want a clear way to judge whether it is working. The team wants metrics that reflect user impact, engineering outcomes, and business value, without creating a long list of numbers that no one uses.

Question

How do you decide what to measure when launching a new engineering initiative?

What this tests

  • Choosing a primary KPI
  • Connecting the KPI to a north star metric
  • Separating leading and lagging indicators
  • Avoiding vanity metrics