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Disagree and Commit

Disagree and Commit

FromREWORK


Disagree and Commit

FromREWORK

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Apr 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

"Consensus is cozy, but broad agreement is not our aim. The right decision is. Which is why we take the time to think, debate, persuade, listen and reconsider and then, someone, decides. If you disagree, that’s fine, but once the decision is made, it’s time to commit and support it completely."Tune in as Kimberly leads a chat with Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, about the concept of Disagree and Commit. Once a decision is made, everyone should be in 100% — no looking back.Key Takeaways:01:01 - Breaking down how Disagree and Commit operates02:17 - Identifying the most suitable person to make the final decision based on the circumstance07:40 - Embracing the "manager of one" concept, empowering individuals to decide independently with reasonable supervision09:33 - Acknowledging that delegating decisions doesn't compromise the emphasis on quality14:04 - Always keeping the door open to revisit and tweak things15:44 - Granting capable individuals the freedom to make mistakes, alongside providing guidance for improvement20:35 - Viewing hiring not just as an evaluation of current abilities but also considering potential growth opportunities.Links and Resources:Jeff Bezos 2016 Letter to Amazon ShareholdersThere’s No Speed Limit by Derek Sivers –  https://sive.rs/kimo Books by 37signalsSign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.comHEY World | HEYThe REWORK podcastThe Rework Podcast on YouTubeThe 37signals Dev Blog37signals on YouTube
Released:
Apr 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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