🔴 ‘Output’ is the immediate result of our efforts – code written, features developed, or tasks completed.
It is tangible and quantifiable.

🔵 ‘Outcome’ is about creating and influencing user experience, solving real-world problems, and driving business value.

Focusing solely on output is like running a race without looking at where you are going. You are moving fast, but are you headed in the right direction?

Example: Consider a feature developed to simplify online payments. If we focus only on the output, we might celebrate its launch. But, the real win (the outcome) is if it makes transactions quicker and easier for users.

➡ Actionable Steps for an Outcome-Based Culture

1️⃣ Redefine Success Metrics
Shift focus from quantity (like lines of code or number of features) to quality metrics (user satisfaction, retention rate).

2️⃣ Outcome-Oriented Sprint Planning
Redefine sprint goals to focus on outcomes.
For example, instead of aiming to “develop feature X,” reframe the goal as “improve user task completion by 20% with feature X.” This makes goals specific, measurable, and directly linked to outcomes.

3️⃣ Cross-Functional Empathy Teams
Pair engineers with members from sales, customer service, and marketing to share different perspectives on how the product impacts users.

When we shift our focus to outcomes, we start building products that truly resonate with our users.
It is not just about building things right; it is about building the right things.

Can you share an instance where focusing on ‘Outcome’ rather than ‘Output’ made a significant difference in your product?

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