I will always support decisions that are backed by valid data and analysis. I will provide regular feedback to all individuals on the metrics strategy. In the development of metrics, I will support the strategic focus of my organization. I will always endeavor to report accurate, timely data. I will never use metrics data to boast about successes at the expense of others.
Recommendations Develop the elements of the metrics framework.
Establish the motives and goals for your metrics and develop strategies to achieve these goals from a common model. Pay particular attention to your implementation ethic. About the Author David R. Pitts is a member of the Honeywell World-Wide Software Initiative. The group's mission is to enable business growth by championing software competency improvement throughout the Honeywell Corporation. The focus of the group is process and software capability improvement.