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4/ Themes for product planning Think through your allocation across a subset of these themes: 1) Differentiators 2) Tablestakes 3) Incrementals 4) Embarrassments (or “Broken Windows”) 5) Customer Specials (or “Large Customer Requests”) 6) Tech Foundation 7) Speculative Bets

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Aristotle gave a number of options as to how the cycle could be halted or slowed: - **Even the most minor changes to basic laws and constitutions must be opposed** because over time the small changes will add up to a complete transformation. - In aristocracies and democracies the tenure of rulers must be kept very short to prevent them from becoming despots - __External threats, real or imagined, preserve internal peace__ - The three government basic systems can be blended into one, taking the best elements of each - If any one individual gains too much power, be it political, monetary, or military he should be banished from the polis - Judges and magistrates must never accept money to make decisions - The middle class must be large - Most important to Aristotle in preserving a constitution is **education**: __if all the citizens are aware of the law, history, and the constitution they will endeavor to maintain a good government.__

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The 5 Domains of Expertise: **Tactics:** *specific actions and techniques used to achieve success* - PM: How did Pinterest do SEO? - Eng: DSLs, CRDTs, serverless, Causal Ishikawa diagrams **Processes:** *methodologies and procedures followed to streamline and ensure smooth execution* - PM: How are projects done at Amazon? - Eng: Agile, TDD, Pair programming, Design of Experiments **Frameworks:** *structured models to analyze and solve complex problems systemically and effectively* - PM: How should I segment customers? How to find core customer needs? - Eng: Blameless RCA, Feedback loops, Database selection **Principles:** *fundamental beliefs and guidelines that inform decision-making* - PM: Which features should get more prominence? Hierarchy of user needs - Eng: Inherently ephemeral service, Security: Everyone's responsibility, System Design **Mindset:** *mental attitudes and psychological aspects to help you navigate the challenges* - PM: How to manage your own thinking & psychology? - Eng: Inquisitive/Curious to study black boxes, Experimentation

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