Mckinsey developer productivity metrics: Opportunity isn’t the goal

A recent McKinsey report argues that software teams should focus their benchmarks on opportunities. An opportunity represents the possibility of effecting an improvement in product quality or the efficiency of the development process. In this article, we'll analyze this method and how it complements established frameworks like DORA and SPACE.

James Walker

I own and operate Heron Web, where I build bespoke software solutions for growing businesses. I've written extensively about the software development lifecycle, modern industry trends, and leading technologies including Kubernetes and Docker.

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Mckinsey developer productivity metrics: Opportunity isn’t the goal

James Walker
November 17, 2023

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