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Output ≠ Outcome
22 hours ago

Output ≠ Outcome

You can ship a mountain of code and still be going nowhere.

Chris Downard
Chris Downard
Engineering LeadershipEngineering Leadership
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Velocity is a Lagging Indicator
Jul 01, 2025

Velocity is a Lagging Indicator

Chasing faster sprints won’t get you there faster — but improving the system just might.

Chris Downard
Chris Downard
Team DynamicsTeam Dynamics
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Principles over Patterns
Jun 27, 2025

Principles over Patterns

The best engineering cultures start with values, not standups.

Chris Downard
Chris Downard
Team DynamicsTeam Dynamics
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Why the Team is the Product
Jun 24, 2025

Why the Team is the Product

You don’t ship great software without a great team — and you don’t build great teams by accident.

Chris Downard
Chris Downard
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