Tech Lead Journal
#185 - The Transformed Organization: A Blueprint for Moving to the Product Operating Model - Chris Jones
Jul 29, 2024
Chris Jones, a Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group and co-author of "TRANSFORMED," shares his insights on revolutionizing organizational structures. He discusses the Product Operating Model (POM) and its three dimensions: building, problem-solving, and prioritizing problems. Chris emphasizes empowering cross-functional teams and fostering trust among stakeholders. He also highlights the importance of a CEO and product leaders in driving transformations and the necessity of real-time data monitoring for agile decision-making.
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- The Product Operating Model emphasizes defining desired outcomes to ensure alignment of efforts toward measurable success rather than merely completing tasks.
- Empowerment of cross-functional teams is crucial, enabling them to autonomously identify and devise solutions while fostering a culture of trust and continuous learning.
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Defining Product Outcomes Upfront
The product operating model emphasizes the necessity of defining desired outcomes at the outset of product development. Establishing clear goals aids teams in understanding what they are striving to achieve with a product. This focus on outcomes ensures that all efforts are aligned toward measurable success rather than merely completing tasks or features. Leadership retains the responsibility for articulating these outcomes, while empowered teams are tasked with determining the best methods to address the identified problems.
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