How to Measure Anything
Douglas W. Hubbard
Now updated with new research and even more intuitive explanations, a demystifying explanation of how managers can inform themselves to make less risky, more profitable business decisions This insightful and eloquent book will show you how to...
Score based on developer article recommendations — not sales data or reviews.
🟢 Developer Verdict
Offers a practical, demystifying approach to quantifying seemingly intangible business problems for better decision-making.
Read this if
- ✓ You need to quantify seemingly intangible business risks and benefits.
- ✓ You seek practical, data-driven methods for improving managerial decisions.
- ✓ You want to apply quantitative thinking to complex career-growth scenarios.
Skip this for now if
- ✗ You are looking for hands-on coding examples or technical implementations.
- ✗ You expect specific software engineering metrics or system performance analysis.
- ✗ You prefer a high-level overview rather than a detailed, in-depth methodology.
📊 Why Developers Recommend
It helps engineers become more effective professionals.
Referenced by multiple developers, suggesting consistent practical value.
Valued for its practical approach — concepts connect directly to real-world engineering decisions and daily work.
💬 What Developers Say
"And one of the things I brought to bear to help clients was drawn from the excellent book _How to Measure Anything_."
— daedtech · Marketing to Software Engineers on Twitter Is an Expensive Good Idea · Jul 16, 2021
"I think it's good to read it cover to cover"
— sandordargo · How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business by Douglas W. Hubbard · Dec 11, 2021
👤 Who Should Read This
Less ideal for
- • Readers looking only for quick interview patterns
Explore Similar Books
More books in similar categories — browse to discover your next read.
The Principles of Product Development Flow
Donald G. Reinertsen
View →
Mastery
Robert Greene
View →
Modern Software Engineering
David Farley
View →
A Philosophy of Software Design
John Ousterhout
View →
The Business Value of Developer Relations
Mary Thengvall
View →
Douglas W. Hubbard
Mentioned in 3 articles · #354 overall
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Recommended in 3 Articles
Marketing to Software Engineers on Twitter Is an Expensive Good Idea
Awesome Product Management
How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business by Douglas W. Hubbard
Score Trend
Last 90 Days
Articles
0
vs prev 90d
0
All Time
Unique authors
3
Total mentions
3