Approach

Outcome Engineering focuses on the chain from idea to measurable impact. It complements Agile delivery by centring outcomes over activity.

Principles

  • Start with outcomes. Define customer and business signals first.
  • Small, shippable increments tied to measurable bets.
  • Shift‑left quality. Engineers own E2E reliability and security.
  • Observable systems. Evidence over opinions.
  • Platform leverage. Paved paths and secure defaults.

Outcome Engineering vs Agile

FocusAgile (typical)Outcome Engineering
GoalVelocity, ceremoniesMeasurable outcomes
PlanningBacklog and sprintsBets and outcome hypotheses
QualityQA as a phaseShift‑left by engineers
OpsAfter releaseReliability as a design input
DataDashboards laterTelemetry defined upfront