Understanding COGS transformed how I approach sprint planning and roadmap discussions. Instead of treating all work equally, we now evaluate the financial impact of our choices.
Yeah, I’ve often been made to feel in various tech leadership roles I, and the dev team are “a cost center” and not really revenue generating. That our meetings “cost the company a lot of money”.
The way you articulate this as COGS vs R&D brings me a better way to frame the conversation when that statement comes up again.
This is GOLD!
Thank you! Anything in particular jump out at you?
Yeah, I’ve often been made to feel in various tech leadership roles I, and the dev team are “a cost center” and not really revenue generating. That our meetings “cost the company a lot of money”.
The way you articulate this as COGS vs R&D brings me a better way to frame the conversation when that statement comes up again.