stephen ryner jr. 🦉 on Nostr: “In every product meeting there is someone in the room whose job title and related ...

“In every product meeting there is someone in the room whose job title and related salary put them in a position of influence. Their opinions are known as HIPPOs — the highest paid person’s opinion — and are often the deciding factor in what decisions and next steps a team takes.

Many people in the position to give out HIPPOs got there by being right, a lot. They developed and delivered successful products and services and helped grow the business to where it is today.

None of that matters when it comes to a new initiative.”

https://jeffgothelf.com/blog/highest-paid-persons-opinion/