James Colgan is a seasoned product leader with a track record in tech companies like Rackspace, Microsoft, Slack, and more recently Spendesk. In this episode, he joins us to share his insights on leading through innovation and strategic frameworks. In our conversation, we cover:

• The essence and impact of the W model in strategic planning: https://review.firstround.com/the-secret-to-a-great-planning-process-lessons-from-airbnb-and-eventbrite

• Techniques for effective team communication and decision-making

• The role of leadership in driving product-led growth

• Implementing cultural transformation within tech organizations

• Keys to aligning team objectives with organizational goals

This episode is packed with James' valuable experiences and actionable advice for anyone looking to sharpen their leadership skills in the tech industry.

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During the episode, we discussed and mentioned several impactful books, which include:

• "Empowered" by Marty Cagan

• "Hit Refresh" by Satya Nadella

• "The Culture Map" by Erin Meyer

• "Team Topologies" by Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais

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Where to follow James Colgan

• LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesacolgan

• Threads: @sfojames

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