Document Type: Framework
Status: Active
Version: v1.0
Authority: MWMS HeadOffice
Parent: Experimentation Brain Canon
Slug: experimentation-brain-program-guardrail-metrics-framework
Purpose
Defines metrics used to monitor effectiveness of experimentation capability itself.
Ensures experimentation system produces consistent value.
Scope
Applies to performance evaluation of experimentation program.
Metric Categories
Velocity Metrics
experiment frequency
cycle duration
time to decision
Quality Metrics
hypothesis clarity
signal strength
test reliability
Impact Metrics
performance improvements
learning generation rate
decision influence rate
Trust Metrics
adoption rate
cross-Brain usage
decision confidence levels
Portfolio Balance Metrics
risk diversity
innovation ratio
incremental vs transformational tests
Inputs
experiment history
decision logs
performance changes
Outputs
experimentation health indicators
capability maturity signals
Interfaces
HeadOffice Brain
Strategy Brain
Research Brain
Failure Modes
over-optimisation of trivial metrics
low learning generation rate
high activity without impact
Governance Notes
Guardrail metrics prevent experimentation theatre.
Change Log
v1.0 canonical structure created