The Beautiful Mess Podcast

Octopus Careers & Throwaway Stickies with Chris Butler

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Apr 20, 2024
Chris Butler, a staff product operations manager at GitHub, shares insights on being a change agent, introducing new work methods, and Google culture. He discusses community connections, design fiction, and shaping future narratives. Navigating internal and external idea expression, strategic rehearsal in community practice, and balancing organizational culture and decision-making are also explored.
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ANECDOTE

Octopus Career

  • Chris Butler dislikes simplifying his identity into a single job title.
  • He views his career as an "octopus career" with diverse interests.
ADVICE

Finding Your Tribe

  • When joining large companies, initially act "normal" to gauge the culture.
  • Connect with others based on shared interests, iteratively exploring and networking.
INSIGHT

Escape Valve

  • External speaking allows Chris Butler to experiment with concepts and push boundaries.
  • Internal company cultures often restrict the Overton window of acceptable ideas.
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