[andrewkreid]

I want my company to use this just so I can write scripts to game the metrics.

For bonus points, can it integrate with WooBoard (http://www.wooboard.com/) so we can do ridiculous tracking and ridiculous recognition in the same place?

[analog31]

Gaming metrics could be tested during the interview process:

"That was a nice job solving FizzBuzz. Now, please tell us concisely how you would solve this problem: The purchasing department has a metric for buying in volume to get discounts. The manufacturing department has a metric for cutting inventory. There's a huge Dumpster next to the loading dock."

(Based on a true story).

[vdaniuk]

I get why this tracking system is ridiculous, but I think that this wooboard thing can work in some context. Dont you think so?

[andrewkreid]

I think the danger is that you might displace intrinsic motivation (pride in good work) with extrinsic motivation (doin' it for the Woos).

It's the same problem as with employee of the month awards, Dance Mom pyramids etc.

Also: http://www.joelonsoftware.com/items/2006/08/09.html

("doin' it for the Woos" T-Shirts available at CafePress soon :) )