In this session of ‘The Hows and Whats of DORA’ Webinar, powered by Typo and hosted by Kovid Batra, panelists Mario Viktorov Mechoulam, Senior Engineering Manager at ContentSquare, and Joan Díaz Capell, Engineering Manager at New Relic, share their expertise on DORA metrics and their real-world application to enhance engineering outcomes.
They discuss how to effectively use DORA metrics to track and improve dev team performance, and explore advanced topics like Monte Carlo forecasting and using qualitative data to track team health. The session emphasizes the importance of aligning engineering metrics with business goals and product success, avoiding vanity metrics, and leveraging data to improve collaboration and team well-being.
The panel also responds to audience questions, sharing insights on overcoming resistance to metrics adoption, managing cross-team dependencies, limiting work in progress, and balancing speed with stability.
💡 Highlights
🚀 How to Use DORA Metrics Effectively: Unlock actionable insights to improve engineering performance and delivery speed.
🔍 Monte Carlo Forecasting: Predict delivery timelines and reduce uncertainty by applying data-driven forecasting techniques.
📊 Aligning Metrics with Business Goals: Understand how engineering metrics correlate with product success and business impact.
⚡ Avoiding Vanity Metrics: Focus on metrics that drive real impact rather than those that just look good on dashboards.
🏆 Leveraging Qualitative Data for Team Health: Use qualitative insights to improve collaboration, well-being, and team culture.
💡 Managing WIP and Cross-Team Dependencies: Practical tips on limiting work in progress for better flow and reducing bottlenecks.
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