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FRICTION with Bob Sutton cover image

The Basic Hygiene of Management

FRICTION with Bob Sutton

CHAPTER

The Vital Role of Velocity in Startups

This chapter emphasizes the importance of velocity in startups and how it can act as a competitive advantage over larger companies. It discusses symptoms of slow progress, the significance of high work output per person, and the necessity of maintaining hunger and urgency in business. Additionally, it explores decision-making processes tailored to the company's size, product prioritization strategies, and the leader's role in removing internal blockers to balance output velocity and decrease internal friction.

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