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Decision Time
From pirate mode to navy mode
Jan 10, 2024
Alvin Cho, VP at Fiserv, shares insights on transitioning from 'pirate mode' to 'navy mode' in team dynamics, empowering knowledge transfer, and enabling independent decision-making. He discusses balancing tactical execution with strategic innovation, managing time for product leadership, and navigating communication challenges to achieve project success.
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- Empowering team for decision-making like a Pirate ship fosters knowledge transfer.
- Shifting to Navy mode focuses on alignment, strategy, and team independence for successful outcomes.
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Philosophy on Decision Making
Alvin Joe emphasizes empowering his team to make decisions and focuses on high-level decision-making for maximum impact. He stresses clarity in roles and responsibilities, transparency, trust, and closing feedback loops. By setting a clear vision, guiding principles, and involving the team in decision-making processes, Alvin ensures alignment with the product goals and empowers his team to make informed decisions, ultimately leading to successful outcomes.
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