Here are some self-notes when I read the book: “Accelerate : Building and Scaling High Performing Technology Organizations” – PhD, Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim


Metrics to measuring Delivery Performance

  • Delivery Lead time (the time it takes for work to be implemented, tested and delivered)
  • Deployment frequency
  • Time to restore service (Mean Time To Restore)
  • Change fail rate


5 characteristics of a transformation leader:

  • Vision
  • Inspirational communication
  • Intellectual stimulation
  • Supportive Leadership
  • Personal recognition

Software delivery performance and a high-performance leader could significantly impact:

  • Organization commercial measures
    • Profitability
    • Productivity
    • Market share
  • as well as non-commercial measures
    • Efficiency
    • Effectiveness
    • Customer satisfaction
    • Ability to achieve goals….
Being a leader doesn’t mean you have people reporting to you on an Org. chart – leadership is about inspiring and motivating those around you.