“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. “
— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
The Difference Between Individual Performance Management and OKRs: Why Both Matter
Performance management is about individual growth and accountability. OKRs are about collective ambition and alignment. Both matter, but they serve different purposes. What happens when we blur the line between the two? This post unpacks the consequences and offers a more straightforward path forward.
The Five Elements of Confidence in Decision Making
What makes a decision feel solid, clear enough to move forward, even in uncertainty? This post breaks down five key elements that foster true confidence in decision-making, encompassing clarity and input, and accountability. It’s a practical approach for anyone navigating this complexity.
Measuring the Impact of AI on Operations
Many leaders ask, "How does AI fit into my business?" This post reframes it: AI isn't just an add-on, it's a catalyst for accelerating outcomes. By using the "Focus Factor", you'll see where AI automates routine tasks and unblocks creative capacity. The result? More time for innovation, higher-quality work, and a team freed up to build what really matters.
Curious where AI could unlock hidden capacity in your organization?
Feature Velocity and Forecasting
Teams often ask: “When will this be done?” This post transforms that question by spotlighting feature velocity, which is the amount of explicit value consistently delivered per sprint. By tracking over time and spotting trends, you can forecast future deliverables more reliably. The payoff? Better planning, fewer surprises, and a team that delivers promises instead of chasing deadlines.
Curious how steady velocity could make your roadmaps rock-solid?
Why Normalizing Velocities Doesn't Matter
Ever assumed your team’s sprint velocity is set in stone? This post challenges that assumption, showing why treating it as a fixed number can mask shifts in efficiency, scope, or team health. Instead, you learn to view velocity trends as signals, so you can spot process issues early and adapt before they derail your predictability.
Curious how tuning your velocity lens could surface hidden insights in your delivery rhythm?
Why We Measure
When we measure, it's not just numbers, it's clarity. This post examines why measurement isn't just about checking boxes, but about illuminating what truly matters: performance, progress, and informed decisions. Whether you're tracking team health, outcomes, or process quality, the value lies in turning data into insight.
So, the real question is: are you measuring to understand, or to report?
