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Unorthodox PM wisdom: Automating user insights, unselling job candidates, logging every decision, more | Kevin Yien (Stripe, Square, Mutiny)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

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Engage in Live Silent Reflection to Accelerate Collaboration

To enhance collaboration, prioritize scheduled meetings focused solely on document review instead of relying on asynchronous feedback methods. This approach allows participants to engage in silent reading where they comment in real-time, leading to immediate interaction and clarification. The efficiency of instant responses during a focused review session reduces the delays often associated with asynchronous communication, ultimately accelerating the feedback cycle. Although there may be resistance to adding more meetings, the value gained from this dedicated time for uninterrupted work outweighs the drawbacks. Engaging deeply in the document with others in a structured environment fosters better input and accelerates progress, demonstrating that sometimes a slower, more deliberate pace in collaboration can yield faster outcomes.

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