Let's go back to something basic: what's the difference between output and outcome? This is a simple yet complex question. Some might say it is just a matter of semantics but I say the differences ...

Aside from that old story about people wanting horse carriages instead of cars, the move-fast-and-break-things motto is probably the biggest cliché among tech startups. However, in the past years, ...

How do we measure the success of a project? It’s a simple question, but the answer will have a profound impact on product planning. Usually, the responses fall into two categories: outputs and ...

Denise is a Global VP of Enablement, leader in coaching, leadership and talent development, and on councils for ICF and Maxwell Leadership. "You shouldn't do things ...

Not all metrics are good metrics. Merely because a brand is well "liked" on Facebook, or has many followers on Twitter, does not mean it is successfully being marketed. And collecting a fishbowl full ...

Output vs outcome. As long as I’ve been working in the industry, I have observed a significant tension between the two when it comes to executing, measuring, analysing and evaluating public relations ...

“Developer productivity” can be an emotive, and occasionally misunderstood term. It is not the output of individuals that we are seeking to understand, but the effectiveness of the development system ...

For too long, governance has been reduced to the production of paperwork, compliance checklists and board reports. Many boards take comfort in approving strategies, signing off policies and publishing ...

A road is judged not just by how many potholes it has, but whether its design helps vehicles avoid inconvenient turns and how safe it makes for pedestrians to walk. In other words, design not just ...