Inputs are not bad, but focusing on them by spending time and frequently talking about them has been shown ineffective for changing markets, innovation, or discipline/motivation. Instead focus on outputs.
Inputs example (de-emphasize)
- Planning (OKRs)
- Time estimates
- Standards and templates
- SLOs/SLIs
- Hiring
Outputs (do emphasize)
- Customer value
- Rate of change
- Learning and mastery
- Growth and scale of impact
- Retention
Notice these line up nicely :)
| Inputs | Outputs |
|---|---|
| Planning (OKRs) | Customer Value |
| Time Estimates | Change Flow Rate |
| Standards and Templates | Rate of learning/mastery |
| SLOs SLIs | Customer Value Impact and Scale |
| Hiring | Cultivating culture (retention) |