John Cutler

Guest: John Cutler - Former Product Evangelist at Amplitude. John is a prolific writer and speaker on product management, known for his deep insights into product teams and their dynamics, having worked with hundreds of teams globally. Key Takeaways: High-performing teams often have coherence between their structure and strategy, allowing them to make better decisions faster. Successful teams and leaders hold strong opinions loosely, balancing conviction with openness to new information. A belief in the power of product and its long-term impact is crucial, as today's success is often the result of decisions made years ago. Leadership coherence, where actions and words align, is vital for team trust and performance. Skills and experience are important but must be contextual to the environment and challenges faced by the team. Topics Covered: Differences between high and low-performing teams, cultural differences in product management globally, the impact of individualism vs. collectivism in teams, the role of frameworks in large organizations, the importance of reps (iterations) in product development, and the challenges of translating Silicon Valley advice to other contexts.