What’s the difference between ‘measures of success’ and ‘definition of done’?

Here’s a question I was asked recently:

Hi Jock,

How would you describe ‘measures of success’ versus the ‘definition of done’? I’m trying to explain the difference simply to my team.

Thanks,

W

For me at least, the definition of done is when the output of the delivery team is complete. However, simply being ‘done’ (code tested, checked in, other usual housekeeping / hygiene tasks completed) gives no indication of whether it was the right thing to build in the first place. Nor does it help ...