Here's how you can enhance decision making speed without compromising quality in Product R&D.

O objetivo final da coleta de dados é garantir que se tornem em informações relevantes e possam direcionar tomadas de decisão assertiva. Atualmente, temos um universo repleto de dispositivos que, quando configurado da maneira correta e utilizado em conjunto com outras fontes de dados, dão as empresa a capacidade de tomar decisões rapidamente ou até,em alguns casos, autonomamente, atendendo com satisfação o cliente.

Market research and customer feedback are the key to start any project, which is to fulfill the unmet needs. Competitive analysis is to find out what others are doing to solve the unmet needs, thus to design a better way solve the problem.

Utilizar herramientas de IA y Big Data puede ayudarte a organizar los datos en información, y al mismo tiempo convertir esos datos en métricas interesantes que pueden darte otro enfoque del estado de tu negocio.

A tactic I've used often is data informed story telling because data access/awareness is only as impactful as the story that is being communicated. When done well this galvanizes leaders, stakeholders and team members. Having a clear and compelling narrative builds confidence, wins sponsorship and opens up autonomy. Teams who have this move fast in any given area of the product lifecycle be it exploration, validation or building.

Looking at the organization objectives, marrying that with the product end goal and identification of what data points are going needed are prerequisites to data gathering. Once the data is available, make use of that to assess the current stage and what it takes to reach the product goal. This gap analysis should then be used to create the delivery milestones.

Recuerda dejar algo de tiempo para analizar que pasó si algo no salió bien (post mortem). Los cronogramas pueden no cumplirse, pero es muy enriquecedor aprender de ello. Por último, hazte cargo de tu parte, pide ayuda si la necesitas y avisa si no puedes terminar a tiempo.

Its important to drive forces that will counter act Parkinson's Law, which is the adage that work will expand to fill the time allotted for its completion. While typically setting a deadline or achieving a milestone is good hygiene, at a fundament level every contributor needs to deeply understand the set tradeoffs they'll be entrusted to make to get value to customers as fast as possible while also putting out a high quality product. Taking these principled tradeoffs, beliefs, assumptions and enacting them will empower contributors at all levels and across all disciplines.

Definir prazos não deve ser apenas uma mera formalidade de escritório, mas um comprometimento, símbolo de uma visão estratégica clara e de um método SMART para definição. A ausência de prazos coerentes e claros pode ser e é em muitos casos a sina para um desastre. Prazos inteligentes, flexiveis e dinâmicos são o que o mercado de hoje espera

Setting milestones is crucial for maintaining focus and ensuring steady progress towards the product goal. Milestones break down the project into manageable phases, making it easier to track progress and identify potential issues early. To set effective milestones, align them with the gap analysis results from the data gathered, ensuring each milestone moves the project closer to the end goal while meeting organizational objectives.

Gerir equipes é sim saber delegar tarefas, mas não só isso. É um processo de troca de informações constantes, responsabilidade ao garantir conhecimento e ferramentas necessárias ao colaborador, e principalmente, capacitar o seu colaborador para que ele possa se tornar um líder também.

Empowering team member or colleague on the project that is assigned to him/her will gain colleague full support and build trust between each other, thus speed up the project. To ensure the project is going at the right direction, guidelines and boundaries must be set and checked/adjusted accordingly.

Iterating quickly is essential for adapting to feedback and rapidly improving the product. It allows for frequent reassessment of progress, ensuring that any deviations from the product goal are promptly addressed. To iterate quickly, establish short feedback loops and continuously test assumptions against real-world data. Use the milestones as checkpoints to review outcomes and adjust strategies, keeping the process dynamic and responsive to new insights and changing organizational objectives.

Analyzing risks is crucial to anticipate potential obstacles and mitigate their impact on the product development process. Identifying risks early helps in developing contingency plans, ensuring that setbacks do not derail progress toward the product goal. To analyze risks effectively, conduct thorough assessments at each milestone, considering both internal and external factors that could affect the project. Use data gathered to evaluate the likelihood and impact of each risk, enabling informed decision-making and proactive management.

Risks are the common thing. But you should have the capability or capacity to identify it in the initial stage and you should allocate a timeline to mitigate it. The unexpected risks should be very minimal and that also can be resolved by brainstorming with the experts and can be rectified with proper solution.

You should have the database of the previous failures and the solutions as a standard tool and FMEA should be followed strictly in all perspectives like design and process. Even a small thing should be recorded and to be standardized and recorded in the tool

New product is usually not perfect at the debut, and meet customer's basic needs. After collecting the feedback from customer, another cycle of product development begins.

Here’s what else you can consider- It's crucial to factor in team dynamics, available resources, and overarching goals when planning. Being assertive and setting clear deadlines can streamline the process, while consulting experts and expanding networks can provide valuable insights. Prioritizing significant decisions over trivial ones and avoiding decision fatigue through proper rest are also key principles for effective decision-making.