100 Product Strategies

#43: Creating a Learning and Iteration Culture Connecting Lean Strategy and OKRs with Jeff Gothelf

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Mar 13, 2024
Jeff Gothelf discusses the challenges of creating a lean strategy and connecting it to OKRs. Emphasizing the importance of learning and iteration, he advocates for a humble approach to uncertainty. Insights on strategic alignment, embracing uncertainty, and the significance of clear strategy communication are shared.
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ADVICE

Strategy Before OKRs

  • Define a lightweight strategy before implementing OKRs.
  • This allows for flexibility and iteration as your strategy is a hypothesis.
INSIGHT

Lean Strategy Definition

  • Strategy is a hypothesis: an opinionated approach to an important challenge.
  • Start with a lightweight strategy to enable learning and iteration.
ANECDOTE

Sense & Response Press Strategy

  • Sense & Response Press's strategy was publishing short, practical books for busy executives.
  • This addressed the challenge of continuous learning for time-poor professionals.
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