"Small Team, Big Job" Impressions
I've finished reading it.
(↓ A complete edition has been published)
Overall evaluation: +2 (Highly recommended!)
This book makes you think about how to increase the value of a product and deliver it to customers.
While it is suitable for small teams, I think it also contains many useful ideas for those who lead large teams.
It's more business-oriented than team-building, but I think engineers who create products for users will find it a valuable read.
Detailed Impressions
If I were to summarize the main theme, I think it can be boiled down to the following three points:
- Just start doing it
- Pursue core values
- Eliminate waste
1. Just start doing it
It may be difficult for large companies to take swift action, but isn't it more important to take action quickly and correct it as needed rather than getting bogged down in planning?
The book argues that plans are just predictions, and it's essential to take action and make adjustments as needed.
2. Pursue core values
When a product or company becomes well-known, various stakeholders such as users, customers, and VCs start to voice their opinions.
If you try to cater to everyone's demands, you may end up losing the product's charm.
The book emphasizes the importance of identifying your core values and having the courage to say no.
3. Eliminate waste
As a product or company grows, unnecessary things such as excessive documentation, meetings, and advertising expenses tend to increase.
The book suggests that we should always think about how to eliminate waste and work more efficiently.
It's like saying, "Do we really need this?"
Other points
The book covers various topics, including methods unique to small companies, competitors, and ways of living.
Conclusion
This is a great book that makes you think about products, teams, and companies.
It's not a book about specific methods, but rather about ways of thinking.
I've summarized it very briefly above, but the book covers a wide range of topics.
It's a quick and easy read, so I recommend it to those who haven't read it yet.
If we can make these ideas a part of our daily lives, I think we can create better products, teams, and companies.
