

How Amazon Builds High Performing Teams
Feb 26, 2021
Learn how Amazon structures their teams, the growth of different teams within the company, and the importance of team structure and having the right people. Discover the significance of ownership and boundaries in building high-performing teams, the challenge of improving page load time on Amazon's website, and the importance of self-service in scaling a team. Explore the value of leaders who actively teach and share knowledge, balancing speed and quality in software development, and the importance of enjoying your work. Dive into personal experiences, rock climbing, a total eclipse, and living in Pittsburgh.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Contributing to Team Success and Appreciating the Columbia River View
01:42 • 2min
Rock climbing, mental models, and changing perspectives
03:15 • 2min
Team Structure and Growth at Amazon
04:56 • 10min
Building High-Performing Teams with Ownership and Boundaries
15:23 • 16min
Improving Page Load Time on Amazon's Website
31:42 • 6min
The Importance of Self-Service and Empowering Teams
37:49 • 21min
The Importance of Leaders Who Teach
58:19 • 19min
The Value of Questions
01:16:57 • 13min
Balancing Speed and Quality in Software Development
01:29:53 • 20min
The Importance of Enjoying Your Work
01:49:56 • 9min
Experiencing a Total Eclipse and Optimizing the Checkout Process
01:58:38 • 2min
Living in Pittsburgh: From 'Hell with the Lid Off' to Fascination
02:00:48 • 7min