Discover essential development metrics often overlooked in this insightful conference talk from GOTO Chicago 2018. Explore how to validate gut feelings about project trajectories, avoid inaccurate estimates, and manage unreasonable expectations. Learn from Catherine Swetel, described as the "Altoids of Lean-Agile Feminism," as she shares valuable insights on improving project management and team performance. Gain practical knowledge on implementing effective metrics to enhance communication, agile practices, and people management in software development. Dive into this 49-minute presentation to uncover new approaches for measuring and optimizing your development process.