Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson discuss the concept of 'Disagree and Commit'. They highlight the importance of decision-making, empowering individuals to make independent choices, embracing mistakes for growth, and recognizing potential in employees. The podcast explores the balance between dissenting opinions and supporting unified directions in business endeavors.
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Disagree and Commit
Make decisions efficiently using the "Disagree and Commit" principle.
Voice disagreements, but fully support the final decision.
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Decision Ownership
Designating a decision-maker beforehand prevents endless debate and empowers individuals.
This "manager of one" approach clarifies responsibility and streamlines execution.
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Three Free Example
David initially disagreed with Jason's "three free" pricing idea for Basecamp.
Despite his reservations, David committed to the decision, resulting in its eventual success.
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"Consensus is cozy, but broad agreement is not our aim. The right decision is. Which is why we take the time to think, debate, persuade, listen and reconsider and then, someone, decides. If you disagree, that’s fine, but once the decision is made, it’s time to commit and support it completely."
Tune in as Kimberly leads a chat with Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, about the concept of Disagree and Commit. Once a decision is made, everyone should be in 100% — no looking back.
Key Takeaways:
01:01 - Breaking down how Disagree and Commit operates
02:17 - Identifying the most suitable person to make the final decision based on the circumstance
07:40 - Embracing the "manager of one" concept, empowering individuals to decide independently with reasonable supervision
09:33 - Acknowledging that delegating decisions doesn't compromise the emphasis on quality
14:04 - Always keeping the door open to revisit and tweak things
15:44 - Granting capable individuals the freedom to make mistakes, alongside providing guidance for improvement
20:35 - Viewing hiring not just as an evaluation of current abilities but also considering potential growth opportunities.
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