Recited from Mike Kotsch
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Johannes Backes Ken Segall about Steve Jobs' way of holding meetings.
Steve Jobs actively resisted any behavior he believed representative of the way big companies think--even though Apple had been a big company for many years. He knew that small groups composed of the smartest and most creative people had propelled Apple to its amazing success, and he had no intention of ever changing that. When he called a meeting or reported to a meeting, his expectation was that everyone in the room would be an essential participant. Spectators were not welcome.
Estimated reading time: 11 min
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Dorian Meetings at Apple
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makemakenotnot Das ist nicht nur die Regel der Einfachheit, sondern wird den Piraten auch das politische Genick brechen.
Start with small groups of smart people--and keep them small. Every time the body count goes higher, you’re simply inviting complexity to take a seat at the table. The small-group principle is deeply woven into the religion of Simplicity. It’s key to Apple’s ongoing success and key to any organization that wants to nurture quality thinking. The idea is pretty basic: Everyone in the room should be there for a reason. There’s no such thing as a “mercy invitation.” Either you’re critical to the meeting or you’re not. It’s nothing personal, just business.
Estimated reading time: 11 min
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Markus Okur Conclusion: Get out the way, bitch.
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Mike Kotsch #Productive #meetings seen as a skill. Nice thoughts inspired by Steve Jobs.