The author reflects on the challenges of leading product initiatives where team members lack clarity on the project's objectives. Despite having a well-defined roadmap, team misunderstandings arose, leading to management frustration. The author recognized the importance of accountability in sharing the strategic narrative and acknowledged her past experiences in organizations where leaders effectively communicated goals. Instead of merely focusing on timelines and deliverables, she emphasizes the need for a 'strategic narrative kickoff' to ensure everyone understands and engages with the projectâs âwhyâ.
When I finally stopped being pissed, I started being a product leader.
Strategy without translation is wasted effort.
What I should have done: kickoff the story, not the work.
The lack of accountability around the story was a key issue.
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