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Derek Briggs - Creating a culture of craft

Jan 18, 2024
40:56
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Derek Briggs, leader of the design super team at Clerk, discusses assembling an A-list team, the importance of collaboration between UI engineers and designers, redesigning Clerk's product, creating a culture of craft, and investing in understanding the medium for new opportunities.
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Quick takeaways

  • Hiring the right people and trusting them leads to increased velocity and achieving desired outcomes.
  • Investing in craftsmanship and revamping interfaces improves user experience and strengthens the overall product.

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The importance of hiring the right people and giving them autonomy

The podcast episode emphasizes the significance of hiring the right people for a job and entrusting them to do their work without constant questioning. This approach leads to increased velocity, higher pride in work, and ultimately helps achieve desired outcomes. The speaker shares their experience at Clerk, where the leader, Derek Briggs, discusses the creation of a culture of craft. The conversation touches on topics such as recruitment strategies, redesigning the Clerk product, and the importance of trust, autonomy, and collaboration in a design team.

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