Bonus Driven Development - How Can We Overcome It?

02/09/2025 32 min

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SummaryIn this episode, Stu Day discusses the challenges of performance management within organisations, particularly focusing on the concept of Bonus Driven Development (BDD), and the negative impact of individual performance metrics on team collaboration and quality culture. Stu advocates for aligning performance goals with a quality vision and fostering a collaborative environment where everyone is responsible for quality outcomes.The conversation explores the importance of shifting from individual accountability to team accountability, using analogies from the NFL to illustrate the necessity of every team member contributing to collective success. TakeawaysPerformance management often creates challenges within organisations.Bonus Driven Development can lead to unhealthy competition.Individual performance metrics disrupt team collaboration.Shifting focus to team accountability enhances quality culture.Everyone in a team must contribute to collective success.Aligning goals with the quality vision is crucial.Collaboration should be prioritised over individual achievements.Consistency in performance management across teams is essential.Setting community-focused goals can enhance team dynamics.Quality is a holistic responsibility shared by all team members.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Performance Management Challenges03:06 Understanding Bonus Driven Development06:27 The Impact of Individual Performance Metrics09:23 Shifting Focus to Team Accountability12:17 Aligning Goals for Quality15:14 Creating a Collaborative Culture18:13 The Role of Community in Quality21:06 Ensuring Consistency Across Teams24:29 Conclusion and Call to Action31:43 Close

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