In this episode, Christian Idiodi welcomes back SVPG partner Martina Lauchengco to coach decision making. They break down what good decision making looks like in empowered teams and common mistakes that hold people back. Learn how to harness data, gut instinct, and contextual information to make better decisions.
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Today’s discussion unpacks:
The role of gut instinct
Where AI can and can’t aid decision making
Being data-informed, not data-driven
The shortcomings of decision frameworks
The link between strategy, priorities, and decisions
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References:
Product Sense Demystified by Marty Cagan: https://www.svpg.com/product-sense/
Amazon's “Disagree and Commit” principle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtjBkf8qDW4&ab_channel=InsideAmazon
Garbage Can Model: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garbage_can_model
Consensus vs Collaboration by Marty Cagan: https://www.svpg.com/consensus-vs-collaboration/
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Where to find SVPG:
SVPG’s new book, TRANSFORMED: https://www.svpg.com/books/transformed-moving-to-the-product-operating-model/
Other books: https://www.svpg.com/books/
Articles: https://www.svpg.com/articles/
Workshops: https://www.svpg.com/
Videos: https://www.svpg.com/videos/
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Where to find Christian Idiodi:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/
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Where to find Martina Lauchengco:
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(00:29) What defines a "good decision"?
(05:50) The role of frameworks in decision making
(07:45) Collaboration vs consensus
(15:37) The role of gut feel
(22:04) How to identify dogmatic or stubborn thinking
(25:06) Why you shouldn't delegate decision making to AI
(29:27) The link between strategy, priorities, and decisions
(31:53) Where to learn more from SVPG
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Disclaimer:
While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/
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Production:
Production by supermix.io
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