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Ken Norton’s Discipline of No

Product management framework for prioritizing focus by saying no to low-priority initiatives

Ken Norton advocates for a 'discipline of no' in product management that prioritizes clarity and focus by decisively saying no to low-priority initiatives. This approach helps teams avoid 'decision debt' by making clear choices, recognizing that saying no to one thing means saying yes to more important priorities. The framework emphasizes that effective leadership requires uncomfortable conversations and the ability to make definitive choices that align team efforts around what matters most.

Source: blog.mixpanel.com
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