[bluefirebrand]

I don't think adding metrics is actually a good approach to reduce bias. Any kind of measurement can be twisted if you want to.

Also, the metrics you choose will undoubtedly contain a measure of your bias anyways.

For instance, the metrics two people would choose to represent developer effectiveness will not be the same, and those differences will reveal what kinds of workers they prefer.

[giantg2]

I prefer some kind of metric because I'm tired of screwed over by blind shitty managers.

[lacker]

I hear you. But metrics aren't going to save you. You need to find a manager who isn't shitty! They are out there, don't lose hope.

[tonyedgecombe]

There aren't many though and almost none who haven't come up through the trenches themselves.