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“progress tracking”

KPI

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are quantifiable measures used to evaluate the success of an organization, employee, or project in meeting objectives for performance. Essential for tracking progress, making informed decisions, and aligning efforts with strategic goals across various business functions, including product design and development.

OKR

Objectives and Key Results (OKR) is a goal-setting framework for defining and tracking objectives and their outcomes. Essential for aligning organizational goals, improving focus and engagement, and driving measurable results across teams and individuals.

Backlog

A prioritized list of work items or tasks that need to be completed, commonly used in agile project management. Essential for managing tasks and ensuring that development teams focus on the most important work items.

Introspection Illusion

A cognitive bias where people wrongly believe they have direct insight into the origins of their mental states, while treating others' introspections as unreliable. Important for designing experiences that account for discrepancies between user self-perception and actual behavior.

Yak Shaving

The process of performing a series of seemingly unrelated and often tedious tasks that are necessary to solve a larger problem. Important for recognizing and managing the indirect tasks that contribute to achieving the main objectives in digital product design.

Velocity

A measure used in Agile project management to quantify the amount of work a team can complete in a given sprint, typically measured in story points. Crucial for planning and forecasting in Agile projects and understanding team capacity.

GQM

Goal-Question-Metrics (GQM) is a framework for defining and interpreting software metrics by identifying goals, formulating questions to determine if the goals are met, and applying metrics to answer those questions. This framework is essential for measuring and improving software quality and performance.

SOW

Statement of Work (SOW) is a formal document that outlines the scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines for a project. Essential for defining project expectations and ensuring all parties have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.

Product Roadmap

A strategic plan that outlines the goals, milestones, and steps needed to deliver a product that achieves desired outcomes incrementally, providing a clear path forward. Essential for guiding product development and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Kaizen

A Japanese term meaning "continuous improvement," focusing on small, incremental changes to enhance processes and products. Crucial for fostering a culture of ongoing improvement and excellence in product design and development.