Cross-functional teams that stay in the same office and solve problems together are more creative and make faster decisions. They're constantly engaging, giving feedback from different perspectives, and looking at the product as one thing.In contrast, silo teams fragment your organization and require more management for cross-team initiatives. Moreover, they prioritize their silo over the company/product, and they don't view the product as one thing.Following the 2-pizza rule, you can have a single big team until you reach 10 people, but then you'll need to split people.

Use cross-functional teams to keep the startup magic

Your job is not to come up with a grand vision of the product and then to dictate solutions to your teams. Your job is to clarify the whys and the problems, socialize them in your organization, and explain them so well that engineers can come up with solutions to them on their own.Product Management is a role that leads through influence instead of authority.

As a Product Manager, you don't have to solve all problems

Get feedback on your product specs and Figma wireframes as early as possible, before you spec them out completely. People are more willing to give you honest feedback on work-in-progress rather than on polished proposals. Rough drafts signal openness to changes and encourages people to give feedback, without feeling like they're criticizing completed work.This applies to your teammates as well. Get their feedback early in the process.

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On this episode Eric sits down with Jeff Chow, the CEO of InVision, to explore the future of collaboration, continuous improvement, and cross-functional teamwork. They discuss Jeff's unique leadership style, which involves encouraging his team to be curious, authentic, and open to learning. The two dive deep into the world of agile methodologies and change management, as Jeff emphasizes the importance of quick feedback loops, instinct, and intuition for successful collaboration.As the conversation progresses, they explore the challenges teams face when transitioning from brainstorming to execution, with Jeff sharing an innovative approach that InVision has recently introduced to address this issue. Finally, they envision the future of collaborative workspaces, aiming to break down silos and facilitate seamless cross-functional workflows on a single canvas.Join Eric and Jeff as they uncover the power of collaboration, the value of listening to customers, and the impact of a unified workspace on productivity and continuous improvement. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips for leaders and teams looking to revolutionize the way they work. Don't miss it!To connect with Eric, visit fullycycleproduct.comWatch/Listen at ChaosToClarity.io

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Use cross-functional teams to keep the startup magic

As a Product Manager, you don't have to solve all problems

Get quick feedback on product and design ideas

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