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The Importance of Opinion-based Decisions in Innovation
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Companies often try to turn opinion-based decisions into data-driven decisions as a fear of losing their job. However, in order to innovate and create new products, it is important to own and articulate those opinion-based decisions, especially in the early stages of a project.

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The importance of explaining the why of decisions and critiquing work, not judging the person, in order to effectively implement decisions within a team.
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Decision-Making
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The importance of explaining the why of decisions and critiquing work, not judging the person, in order to effectively implement decisions within a team.

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The Importance of Opinion-based Decisions in Innovation
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#294 – Tony Fadell: iPhone, iPod, and Nest
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Lex Fridman Podcast
Many companies suffer from a lack of innovation because they try to turn opinion-based decisions into data-driven ones, using management consulting firms to blame if something goes wrong.
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Management Consulting
Summary

Many companies suffer from a lack of innovation because they try to turn opinion-based decisions into data-driven ones, using management consulting firms to blame if something goes wrong. However, owning and articulating these opinions is crucial for successful innovation.

Chapter
The Importance of Opinion-based Decisions in Innovation
Episode
#294 – Tony Fadell: iPhone, iPod, and Nest
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast