In a recent blog, I provided an introduction to reporting and offered suggestions to help software professionals determine if their teams are using reporting effectively. I followed that up with a discussion of the importance of, and processes involved in, developing a functional reporting framework. Today, we are ready to talk about metrics and key… Continue reading Metrics versus KPIs—and the Importance of Understanding the Difference
Author: Don Vilsack
Developing a Functional Reporting Framework
In a recent blog, I introduced the topic of test data reporting and the value of having a robust structure to maximize its value. In that blog, we talked about the six different levels of reporting sophistication, which we have identified in our work helping customers develop more effective reporting frameworks. Reviewing this information gives… Continue reading Developing a Functional Reporting Framework
Are Your Teams Using Test Data and Reporting Effectively?
Despite the proven value of collecting raw data from testing activities and analyzing it to create actionable, easily digested key performance indicators (KPIs), I find that most firms still struggle with utilizing test process data and organizing it into functional reports. Only a few have been able to implement truly effective, streamlined reporting systems—and many… Continue reading Are Your Teams Using Test Data and Reporting Effectively?
Are Your Metrics Running on Empty?
Are your teams missing key deadlines due to the lack of quantifiable informative and actionable data? In the fast-paced business world of today, is your management team making key business decisions using metrics or reports that may be days or even weeks old? Is your organization burning hundreds of man-hours a year creating metrics and… Continue reading Are Your Metrics Running on Empty?