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What is your process for designing and running experiments?

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  1. Sheila Hara
    Sheila Hara

    Barracuda Networks Sr. Director, Product Management • 9mo

    As a leader, my process for experimentation is really about setting clear expectations for my team and creating the right environment for good decisions. Framing the Experiment I expect my team to start with the decision we’re trying to inform rather than just “running a test.” Every experiment should have a clear hypothesis written in a Given–When–Then format. They should define success metrics up front—both primary and guardrail—so we know how to interpret the results. Alignment is key: before ...Read More

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  2. Julian Dunn
    Julian Dunn

    Chainguard Senior Director of Product Management • 9mo

    There is no one-size-fits-all process for experimentation; I tend to think of experimentation as a mindset rather than a rigid, dogmatic process that needs to be designed and followed. (Such processes are not appropriate for high-ambiguity situations anyway, which is where experimentation has its biggest potential impact.) I do have some tips for ensuring that experiments are aligned as much as possible to the highest impact areas, because you can always experiment yourself to death a/k/a analys ...Read More

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