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The Power of 20% Time at Google
1:05:12 - 1:12:31 (07:19)
Google implemented a rule whereby any employee could devote 20% of their work week to any project they liked. This strategy has led to the creation of many successful Google products such as Gmail and Google Maps.
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Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, discusses the importance of managing employees' ideas and being willing to kill certain ideas quickly in order to foster innovation.
1:05:12 - 1:08:49 (03:37)
Summary
Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, discusses the importance of managing employees' ideas and being willing to kill certain ideas quickly in order to foster innovation.
ChapterThe Power of 20% Time at Google
Episode#248: The 10 Commandments of Startup Success with Reid Hoffman
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Google embraces a culture of contained chaos with its emphasis on empowerment, humility, and unpredictability.
1:08:49 - 1:10:11 (01:22)
Summary
Google embraces a culture of contained chaos with its emphasis on empowerment, humility, and unpredictability. The company leans into it in a way that's rare, especially for big companies, and empowers engineers while keeping management in check.
ChapterThe Power of 20% Time at Google
Episode#248: The 10 Commandments of Startup Success with Reid Hoffman
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Google's 20 percent time policy allows employees to choose and define their own projects, leading to the creation of many successful products like Gmail and Google Maps.
1:10:11 - 1:12:31 (02:19)
Summary
Google's 20 percent time policy allows employees to choose and define their own projects, leading to the creation of many successful products like Gmail and Google Maps. However, the real value of the program lies in its ability to provide a check and balance on the power of engineering management over employees, leading to increased engagement and productivity during challenging times.