Spotify's weekly executive meeting features a key rule: no saying 'offline' or 'later' to encourage real-time problem-solving. Co-president Gustav Söderström emphasizes that executives must engage directly with the issues at hand, ensuring accountability and clarity. Direct reports are not allowed, fostering a tight-knit team dynamic. The three-hour sessions are part of Spotify's 'bets' process, where each VP presents development ideas biannually, mimicking a startup's agile approach to innovation. This method fosters a culture of immediate resolution and collaborative responsibility among leadership.
You're not allowed to say the word 'offline' or 'later' - because that person is in the room, said Gustav Söderström, Spotify's co-president, on an episode of the 'Invest Like The Best' podcast.
It's real-time resolution - very simple in theory but incredibly powerful in practice. Most companies don't do it, said Söderström.
I'm trying to literally force the VPs to solve it themselves because I want them to be in the details.
Every six months, each VP pitches a bet. It's very much like a startup process.
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