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Behind the Craft

Proven Rituals of Great Product Teams | Lane Shackleton (CPO Coda)

Jun 21, 2024
Lane Shackleton, Chief Product Officer of Coda, shares rituals for crafting a vision, running product reviews, and making decisions. Topics include creating powerful artifacts, translating vision to roadmap, improving product reviews with Catalyst meeting, two-way write-ups, learning by making, and the trait leaders respect most.
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Quick takeaways

  • Effective communication of the overall vision is crucial for motivating and aligning product teams.
  • Implementing rituals such as starting with end-customer experience and writing press releases aids in crafting a strong product vision.

Deep dives

Importance of Understanding the Big Picture

Focusing on the analogy of bricklaying, the podcast emphasizes the significance of ensuring that every team member comprehends the overall vision or 'cathedral' being built. By illustrating the story of three bricklayers and their varying perspectives on their work, the episode underscores the necessity for product people and leaders to communicate and ensure clarity on the larger objective. This understanding is portrayed as essential for motivating teams and avoiding aimless efforts in daily tasks.

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