Visualize Measurable Outcomes

We have a lot of things we can now wmeasure. How can we tell if we have shifted the needle and made an appreciable difference to the status quo? Quite often, the key metrics and data are not visible to everybody in the room; they are hidden away behind a login on a computer.

To help solve this hidden data problem, we can make use of more information radiators, putting everything on walls around where the team works, using dashboards and large screens so we can visually represent all aspects of the delivery work. We can share all sorts of information that is useful to team members, stakeholders, and users alike. It can be physically presented on walls, windows, doors, and other flat surfaces and positioned in the line of sight of those people who will get value from consuming the information.

There are some interesting consequences of making information more accessible. These include better speed and accuracy of teamwork. Because the information...