The Estimation Trap in Software Delivery
Tracking estimation accuracy in software delivery leads to mistrust, fear, and distorted behaviours. Focus on customer value, flow, and outcomes, not …
Applying empirical evidence to drive leadership decisions and improvements.

Evidence Based Leadership is a strategic approach that utilises empirical data to inform decision-making and drive improvements within an organisation. This concept is crucial for fostering a culture of accountability and transparency, enabling leaders to make informed choices that align with the organisation’s goals and the needs of its teams. By relying on measurable outcomes and real-time feedback, leaders can identify what works, what doesn’t, and why, thus facilitating a more adaptive and responsive organisational environment.
This approach empowers teams to deliver value predictably and sustainably by creating a framework where decisions are grounded in evidence rather than intuition or tradition. It encourages continuous learning and adaptation, allowing organisations to respond effectively to changing market conditions and customer needs. Evidence Based Leadership also promotes a long-term perspective, focusing on systemic improvements that enhance overall performance and resilience.
By integrating data-driven insights into leadership practices, organisations can cultivate a culture of experimentation and innovation, where teams feel supported to test hypotheses and learn from their experiences. This not only enhances team motivation and engagement but also drives a more effective alignment between strategic objectives and operational execution, ultimately leading to improved outcomes and value delivery.
Tracking estimation accuracy in software delivery leads to mistrust, fear, and distorted behaviours. Focus on customer value, flow, and outcomes, not …
Evidence-Based Management (EBM) is a strategy for improving an organisation’s ability to deliver value by making decisions based on evidence, not …
Using data, metrics, and feedback to drive continuous improvement in teams and processes.
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Explains Scrum’s four key value areas, current value, unrealised value, ability to innovate, and time to market, for data-driven product and …
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Stop chasing tech trends. Learn how evidence, visibility, and clarity empower tech leaders to make confident, strategic decisions, beyond the hype.
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A practical guide to Evidence-Based Management, showing how organisations use experiments, feedback, and key value areas to improve value delivery …
Evidence-based management uses data-driven decisions to help organisations achieve business outcomes, adapt to market changes, and maximise value …
Explains how evidence-based management uses data-driven decisions and tailored metrics to boost business value, leadership effectiveness, and …
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Learn how using empirical, data-driven methods can improve decision-making, foster continuous improvement, and build trust through transparent, …
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Learn how to identify and measure unrealised value in your product using Evidence-Based Management, key metrics, and actionable steps to improve …
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Explains how product goals serve as intermediate strategic goals, guiding agile organisations through uncertainty using experimentation, outcomes, and …
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Copying scaled agile frameworks fails because each business needs a tailored, evidence-based approach to agility that fits its unique culture, …
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Mentoring program for product managers and leaders to master Agile, product management, UX, and evidence-based decision-making, with Scrum.org …
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