alphalist.CTO Podcast - For CTOs and Technical Leaders
#81 - Teresa Torres // Author of 'Continuous Discovery Habits'
Jul 27, 2023
Teresa Torres, author of 'Continuous Discovery Habits,' shares insights on outcome-oriented mindset, continuous feedback loop with customers, mistakes in product discovery, and pitfalls of founder-led product. Also discusses roles in organizations, the effectiveness of OKRs, factors for business and discovery success, lessons from early career at become.com, and shifting from an IT mindset to a product mindset.
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- CTOs should foster a product mindset within their organization, recognizing the revenue-generating potential of engineers and encouraging their active participation in the discovery process.
- CTOs can empower engineers by providing opportunities for them to have direct contact with customers, enabling them to contribute valuable insights and opinions during the discovery phase.
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Shift from an IT mindset to a product mindset
CTOs should be mindful of an IT mindset within their organization and work towards transitioning to a product mindset. This involves challenging the belief that engineering is solely a cost center and instead recognizing the value and revenue-generating potential of engineers. By fostering a culture that embraces product thinking, CTOs can encourage engineers to actively participate in the discovery process and contribute their perspectives.
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