Measuring Productivity Without Freaking People Out

Learn how to implement engineering team performance metrics without creating stress or resentment in this 47-minute conference talk from LeadDev. Discover strategies for selecting and communicating metrics that balance high performance with team health while avoiding the pitfalls of Goodhart's Law, where metrics become gameable or toxic. Explore tactics for choosing metrics that engineers won't hate, finding the right balance between productivity and collaboration, and using goals and metrics to motivate rather than demoralize your team. Gain insights into creating a sustainable culture of continuous improvement that prioritizes both ambitious targets and long-term team wellbeing.