Make Things That Matter

Adam Thomas: Operationalizing your product strategy

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May 17, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Childhood War-Gaming Shaped Strategy Thinking

  • Adam explains he war-gamed since age four and played tabletop and video versions like Warhammer 40K.
  • He connects war-gaming practice to how he thinks about product strategy and preparation.
INSIGHT

Practice Is The Hidden Driver Of Performance

  • Preparation and practice are the missing pieces when teams borrow sports or military metaphors.
  • Without practice, companies treat every day like game day and miss the deeper work that produces reliable performance.
INSIGHT

Saying No Creates Space For Learning

  • Focus and the courage to say no create room for practice and reflection in organizations.
  • Prioritizing one clear outcome prevents becoming an assembly line that ships without learning.
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