The three wishes from a design leader :)

The three wishes from a design leader, to make the endless product reviews he has to sit through, a lot more enjoyable and productive :)

Pre-Access to Work:

Imagine if we could all review concepts/prototypes/builds before the meeting—just like Amazon’s infamous "document review" process where it expects (rather enforces) employees take 30 minutes to read a document in silence before discussion starts! This means everyone comes in ready with sharp, insightful questions instead of fumbling through vague suggestions.

Better Presentation Decks:

Oh, how I wish that presentation skills were a core part of MBA, engineering and design programs. Some decks I see from well-credentialed folks are, frankly, embarrassing. A little more emphasis on design and storytelling could make a world of difference.

Leaders, Take a Step back
To all the leaders and senior executives, resist the urge to jump in with feedback right away. Channel your inner Nelson Mandela and “Be the last to speak.” This helps avoid decision bias and gives everyone a chance to voice their honest opinions.

Let’s make every review count :)