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The Benefits of Metric-Based Teams and Micromanagement for Start-Ups
36:53 - 44:21 (07:27)
This podcast discusses the advantages of metric-based teams for start-ups, in which teams are focused on a specific and measurable goal, and the benefits of micromanagement for small companies in the early stages of growth.
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Learn how to create a free job post on LinkedIn that reaches beyond just your network to over 800 million people, and add the purple hashtag hiring frame to promote the job on your own profile.
36:53 - 39:05 (02:11)
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Learn how to create a free job post on LinkedIn that reaches beyond just your network to over 800 million people, and add the purple hashtag hiring frame to promote the job on your own profile. Use screening questions to prioritize candidates with the right skills and experience.
ChapterThe Benefits of Metric-Based Teams and Micromanagement for Start-Ups
Episode#607: Luis von Ahn, Co-Founder and CEO of Duolingo — How to Be (Truly) Mission-Driven, Monetization Experiments, 10x Growth, Org Chart Iterations for Impacting Metrics, The Intricate Path to an IPO, Best Hiring Practices, Catching Exam Cheaters, The Allure of Toto Toilets, The Future of Duolingo, and How to Stand Out in Your Career
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The first few managers in a growing company should be micromanagers, and it's important to have a clear org chart in place.
39:05 - 41:42 (02:37)
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The first few managers in a growing company should be micromanagers, and it's important to have a clear org chart in place. Hiring the first manager may require some trial and error to determine the best fit.
ChapterThe Benefits of Metric-Based Teams and Micromanagement for Start-Ups
Episode#607: Luis von Ahn, Co-Founder and CEO of Duolingo — How to Be (Truly) Mission-Driven, Monetization Experiments, 10x Growth, Org Chart Iterations for Impacting Metrics, The Intricate Path to an IPO, Best Hiring Practices, Catching Exam Cheaters, The Allure of Toto Toilets, The Future of Duolingo, and How to Stand Out in Your Career
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Metrics-based team management has proven to be a valuable asset for companies, helping to create structure and a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities, as well as leaderboards to track progress and goals.
41:42 - 42:51 (01:08)
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Metrics-based team management has proven to be a valuable asset for companies, helping to create structure and a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities, as well as leaderboards to track progress and goals.
ChapterThe Benefits of Metric-Based Teams and Micromanagement for Start-Ups
Episode#607: Luis von Ahn, Co-Founder and CEO of Duolingo — How to Be (Truly) Mission-Driven, Monetization Experiments, 10x Growth, Org Chart Iterations for Impacting Metrics, The Intricate Path to an IPO, Best Hiring Practices, Catching Exam Cheaters, The Allure of Toto Toilets, The Future of Duolingo, and How to Stand Out in Your Career
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Duolingo uses metric-based teams to optimize a specific metric through running hundreds of A-B tests to increase it.
42:51 - 44:21 (01:29)
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Duolingo uses metric-based teams to optimize a specific metric through running hundreds of A-B tests to increase it. They discovered that changes to the leaderboard can impact time spent learning depending on the strategy used.