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Tom Takigayama, Director of Product Design at Justworks on how you can manage high-functioning teams

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Company
Jam
Date Published
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Irtefa
Word Count
2,605
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Language
English
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Summary

Managing high-functioning teams requires a thoughtful approach to collaboration, trust-building, and empathy. Director of Product Design at Justworks, Tom Takigayama, shares his expertise on how to create learning environments, share work early and often, and balance the three-legged stool of product design, product management, and engineering. By applying principles from parenting books like "Peaceful Parenting" and being intentional with every decision, managers can foster a culture of experimentation, iteration, and continuous improvement. Tom advises aspiring designers to focus on empathy, understanding user needs, and balancing business and technical perspectives to create a harmonious collaboration between design, product management, and engineering.

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