New Metrics for Managing Turbulent Times

Posted February 28, 2009 | |
Tough Times Demand New Metrics

The recession is forcing companies to make tough choices. New metrics are needed to make the right decisions on getting through the downturn.

Existing Metrics Are Good Enough

Organizations should resist the urge to concoct new measures when the existing ones, applied correctly, will do.

About The Author
Michael Mah
Michael Mah is Managing Partner of QSM Associates, Inc., a firm specializing in software measurement, project estimation, and "in-flight" control for both inhouse and outsourced/offshore development. QSM has developed and maintains one of the largest databases of more than 7,500 completed projects collected worldwide, with productivity statistics and trends on cost, schedule, and quality from more than 500 organizations and 18 countries. With… Read More
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