Key Notes: "Inspired" by Marty Cagan (Part 2 / 5)
Disclaimer: This article is a work in progress and will be updated with new articles / parts which will be linked below. Part 2: The Right People CHAPTER 9: Principles of Strong Product Teams Product teams, often referred to as "squads," are cross-functional groups that bring together diverse skills and responsibilities to take full ownership of a product or a significant segment of a larger product. Team of Missionaries John Doerr, a prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist, emphasizes the need for "teams of missionaries, not teams of mercenaries." Mercenaries follow orders without question, while missionaries are deeply invested in the vision, committed to solving customer problems. Team Composition A standard product team typically includes a product manager, a product designer, and between two to twelve engineers. If the project is not user-facing, a product designer may not be necessary. Additional members might include a product marketing manager, test auto...