Is your team using metrics to measure performance? Is the data really telling the full story of how your engineering team is doing? Data is a powerful tool that can help us communicate our progress and make informed decisions. But it also brings challenges: Can the data be misinterpreted or misused? Will metrics be used to monitor or even stack-rank engineers? Ultimately, could using metrics harm the trust within your team?In this session, I’ll explore the delicate balance between using data to reflect your team's achievements without reducing people to numbers. I'll explore how to address concerns around data misuse and offer practical ways to use data as a tool for growth and empowerment, not control. Whether you're a developer, manager, or leader, you'll gain valuable insights into how to navigate the complex relationship with data and use it to truly benefit your team.