Product Thinking
Episode 167: How to Use More Than 10% of Your Company's Brain with Aaron Smith, Chief Product Officer
Apr 17, 2024
Aaron Smith, Chief Product Officer of Pattern, shares key leadership principles and best practices from his time at Amazon. Topics include customer obsession, creating a culture of accountability, and the destiny creator mindset. The discussion explores transitioning from Amazon's culture to a new company, empowering product managers to think big, and unleashing innovation through idea-sharing.
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- Leadership principles from Amazon can be applied in other organizations to drive customer obsession and data-driven decision-making.
- Creating a culture of year-round innovation requires structured evaluation processes and involvement of top-level executives to support and implement innovative ideas effectively.
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Encouraging Innovation at Organizations
Encouraging innovation at organizations involves creating a culture where ideas can flourish beyond specific events like hackathons or innovation days. Leaders can instill this culture by actively listening to and encouraging innovative ideas on a daily or weekly basis. By setting up regular meetings for team members to present innovative ideas and providing a clear evaluation framework, leaders can foster a culture of innovation year-round. Demonstrating genuine support for innovative initiatives and involving top-level executives in the idea evaluation process can further boost an organization's innovative spirit.
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