In this episode of the Tech World Human Skills podcast, Ben Pearce speaks with Radhika Dutt, a product leader and author of 'Radical Product Thinking.' They discuss the limitations of traditional goal setting and the negative impact of performance metrics on collaboration and motivation. Radhika introduces a new approach.
 
Show Links

Ben Pearce LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ 
Tech World Human Skills Home - https://www.techworldhumanskills.com 


Radhika Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-dutt/
OHL Toolkit - https://www.radicalproduct.com/toolkit/#OHLToolkit

 
Takeaways

Goals create a burden and hinder curiosity.
Traditional goal setting is outdated and ineffective.
Puzzle setting and solving can drive better results.
Performance metrics can lead to 'performance theater.'
A clear vision is essential for effective goal setting.
OHLs (Objectives, Hypotheses, Learnings) provide a framework for problem-solving.
Collaboration is eroded by competitive goal setting.
Feedback should focus on learning and adaptation.
Real-world examples demonstrate the effectiveness of puzzle solving.
Accountability should be based on problem-solving, not just metrics.

 
Keywords
goals, productivity, radical product thinking, performance management, puzzle solving, business results, vision, OKRs, objectives, hypotheses, learnings

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