In this episode of the ‘How and Whats of DORA’ webinar, host Kovid Batra brings back Mario Viktorov Mechoulam, newly promoted to Director of Engineering at ContentSquare, and Joan Díaz Capell, an Engineering Manager at New Relic. Following up on their previous discussion, they delve into the Monte Carlo method, exploring how it can bring predictability to software development projects. They discuss the importance of understanding engineering metrics, team dynamics, and project predictability, offering actionable tips on data collection and interpretation.

The panel also addresses questions from the audience, focusing on the practical applications and challenges of implementing these metrics in real-world scenarios.

💡 Highlights

🔁 How Monte Carlo Forecasting Drives PredictabilityDiscover how engineering teams use Monte Carlo simulations to predict delivery timelines and reduce uncertainty.

📐 Engineering Metrics That MatterLearn how to track and interpret metrics like throughput and work item consistency for better planning and performance.

🔍 Reducing Team Friction with Better DataExplore how transparent metrics help align teams, reduce confusion, and improve collaboration across functions.

📊 Avoiding the Pitfalls of OverestimationUnderstand why overestimating team capacity hurts delivery   and how data can help you course-correct.

🎯 Using Metrics in Real-World ScenariosHear how leaders at New Relic and ContentSquare apply these metrics practically (and what challenges they face).

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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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In this session of ‘The Hows and Whats of DORA’ Webinar, powered by Typo and hosted by Kovid Batra, panelists Mario Viktorov Mechoulam, a metrics expert & Senior Engineering Manager at ContentSquare, and Kshitij Mohan, Co-Founder and CEO of Typo, delve into the importance of adopting data-driven methodologies in engineering teams. 

They discuss the relevance of DORA metrics, the evolution of these metrics over time, and emphasize the significance of cycle time and work in progress for efficiency. The discussion covers best practices for implementing and optimizing these metrics while avoiding common pitfalls, maintaining a balance between speed and stability, and how metrics correlate with business outcomes like revenue and customer satisfaction. The panel also responds to audience questions, sharing insights on industry standards, emerging metrics, and handling the qualitative context behind quantitative data.

💡 Highlights

🚀 Why DORA Metrics Matter: Cut inefficiencies, speed up delivery & improve engineering outcomes.

🔍 Building a Metrics-Driven Culture: Actionable steps to integrate & sustain data-driven practices.

📊 Observability & Accountability: The backbone of reliable, high-performing teams.

⚡ Overcoming Resistance: Breaking biases, cultural hurdles & misusing metrics.

🏆 Securing Leadership Buy-In: Aligning engineering success with business impact.

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In the third session of 'Unlocking Engineering Productivity' webinar by Typo, host Kovid Batra converses with engineering leaders Clint Calleja and Rens Methratta about strategies for enhancing team productivity.

Clint, Senior Director of Engineering at Contentsquare, and Rens, CTO at Prendio, share their perspectives on the importance of psychological safety, clear communication, and the integration of AI tools to boost productivity. The panel emphasizes balancing short-term deliverables with long-term technical debt, and the vital role of culture and clear goals in aligning teams. Through discussions on personal experiences, challenges, and learnings, the session provides actionable insights for engineering managers to improve developer experience and foster a collaborative working environment.

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In the second session of the 'Unlocking Engineering Productivity' webinar by Typo, host Kovid Batra engages engineering leaders Cesar Rodriguez and Ariel Pérez in a conversation about building high-performing development teams.

Cesar, VP of Engineering at StackGen, shares insights on ingraining curiosity and the significance of documentation and testing. Ariel, Head of Product and Technology at Tinybird, emphasizes the importance of clear communication, collaboration, and the role of AI in enhancing productivity. The panel discusses overcoming common productivity misconceptions, addressing burnout, and implementing effective metrics to drive team performance. Through practical examples and personal anecdotes, the session offers valuable strategies for fostering a productive engineering culture.

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In the first session of the 'Unlocking Engineering Productivity' webinar series, host Kovid Batra from Typo welcomes two prominent engineering leaders: Paulo André, CTO of Resquared, and Denis Čahuk, a technical coach and TDD/DDD expert.

They discuss the importance of engineering productivity and share insights about their journeys. Paulo emphasizes the significance of collaboration in software development and the pitfalls of focusing solely on individual productivity metrics. Denis highlights the value of consistent improvement and reliability over individual velocity. Both guests underline the importance of creating clarity and making work visible within teams to enhance productivity. Audience questions address topics such as balancing technical debt with innovation and integrating new tools without disrupting workflows. Overall, the session offers practical strategies for engineering leaders to build effective and cohesive teams.

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In this DORA exclusive webinar, hosted by Kovid from Typo, notable software engineers Dave Farley and Denis Čahuk discuss the profound impact of DORA metrics on engineering productivity.

Dave, co-author of 'Continuous Delivery,' emphasized the transition to continuous delivery (CD) and its significant benefits, involving systematic quality improvements and efficient software release cycles. Denis, a technical coach and TDD/DDD expert shared insights into overcoming resistance to CD adoption. The discussion covered the challenges associated with measuring productivity, differentiating between continuous delivery and continuous deployment, and the essential role of team dynamics in successful implementation. The session also addressed audience questions about balancing speed and quality, using DORA metrics effectively, and handling burnout and engineering well-being.

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Typo recently hosted Session 2 of "The Hows and Whats of DORA" webinar, featuring Bryan Finster, a Value Stream Architect at Defense Unicorns and co-author of 'How to Misuse and Abuse DORA Metrics’, alongside Richard Pangborn, Manager of Software Development at Method:CRM.

The session, led by host Kovid from Typo, delved into the implementation and challenges of DORA (DevOps Research and Assessment) metrics. Bryan and Richard discussed their professional backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of continuous delivery and value stream management. Bryan provided insights from his experience at Walmart and Defense Unicorns, explaining the pitfalls of misusing DORA metrics. Richard shared practical challenges faced during the implementation, such as data collection complexity and the necessity of accurate observability.

The webinar highlighted the significance of using DORA metrics as health indicators rather than direct goals and included a robust Q&A session addressing audience concerns. It concluded with Bryan and Richard offering parting advice on using observability effectively and ensuring that metrics lead to meaningful improvements rather than superficial compliance. They both emphasized the importance of a supportive culture that sees metrics as tools for improvement rather than instruments of pressure.

P.S. Stay tuned for Typo’s next session with Dave Farley, co-author of "Continuous Delivery," on September 25th. See you there!

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Typo recently hosted an engaging live webinar titled “The Hows and Whats of DORA”, featuring DORA expert Nathen Harvey and special guest Ido Shveki. With over 170 attendees, they explored DORA and other crucial engineering metrics in depth.

Nathen Harvey, the DORA Lead & Developer Advocate at Google Cloud, and Ido, the VP of R&D at BeeHero, one of Typo’s valued customers, brought their unique insights to the discussion.

The session explored why only 5-10% of engineering teams actively use DORA metrics and examined the current state of data-driven metrics like DORA and SPACE. It also highlighted the organizational and cultural elements essential for successfully implementing these metrics.

Further, Nathen explained how advanced frameworks such as DORA become critical based on team size and DevOps maturity, and offered practical guidance on choosing the most relevant metrics and benchmarks for the organization.

The event concluded with an engaging Q&A session, allowing attendees to ask questions and gain valuable insights.

P.S. Typo’s next live webinar is on August 21, featuring DORA expert Bryan Finster. Make sure to join in!

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