KPIs Are Destroying IT Teams: How to Actually Measure Developer Performance

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Discover why traditional KPIs fail IT teams and learn how to measure developer performance effectively while boosting team health and productivity.
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Traditional KPIs like ticket counts or lines of code harm developer productivity. Focus on measuring Cycle Time (how quickly tasks are delivered) and Story Points (task complexity) instead. Use metrics to support, not punish, teams. Consider context, team health, and collaboration to truly boost efficiency and morale.