A batch of the best highlights from what Felicity's read, .
A good metric is comparative. Being able to compare a metric to other time periods, groups of users, or competitors helps you understand which way things are moving. “Increased conversion from last week” is more meaningful than “2% conversion.”
Lean Analytics
Alistair Croll, Benjamin Yoskovitz
To determine how to win, an organization must decide what will enable it to create unique value and sustainably deliver that value to customers in a way that is distinct from the firm’s competitors. Michael Porter called it competitive advantage—the specific way a firm utilizes its advantages to create superior value for a consumer or a customer and in turn, superior returns for the firm.
Playing to Win
A. G. Lafley, Roger Martin, A.G. Lafley, Roger L. Martin
I emphasize to product people all the time that there is no single product discovery process just as there is no single product development/delivery process. There are many different discovery processes, all for different situations. For example, a [discovery sprint](https://svpg.com/discovery-sprints/) looks very different from customer discovery, but you should be skilled at both.
Moreover, it’s important to realize that it’s not about process. It’s much more about putting in place the necessary culture, and training your team on the critical techniques.