Building high-performing teams | Melissa Tan (Webflow, Dropbox, Canva) | Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

This podcast episode explores various aspects of building high-performing growth teams, from hiring talented individuals and developing a strong team culture to implementing effective strategies for growth. The speakers discuss the importance of thinking strategically about go-to-market strategies, leveraging data to inform decisions, and integrating growth teams seamlessly within companies. They also highlight the benefits of unconventional hiring practices and the value of first principles thinking for fostering innovation and success.

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Building high-performing teams | Melissa Tan (Webflow, Dropbox, Canva)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

Navigating Growth and Team Dynamics with Melissa Tan, Former Head of Growth at Dropbox

The Art of Building High-Performance Growth Teams: Lessons from Dropbox

Building High-Performing Teams: A People-Focused Approach

The Importance of Developing Talent Internally

Ingredients of High-Performing Teams and the Art of Mentorship

Creating a High-Performance Team Culture: Ownership, Teamwork, and Fun

Developing Talent and Building a Strong Team Culture

Hiring Product Managers: Strategies and Insights from an Experienced Leader

Unveiling the Art of Interviewing: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Hiring

Common Pitfalls and Mistakes in Growth Strategy and Team Building

Navigating Growth Teams: Flying Formation and DACI Framework

Building a Growth Team: Strategies and Considerations

Unconventional Hiring Strategies and First Principles Thinking in Growth Marketing

The Value of First Principles Thinking and Effective Team Collaboration

Building high-performing teams | Melissa Tan (Webflow, Dropbox, Canva)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

00:00Navigating Growth and Team Dynamics with Melissa Tan, Former Head of Growth at Dropbox

Navigating Growth and Team Dynamics with Melissa Tan, Former Head of Growth at Dropbox

06:45The Art of Building High-Performance Growth Teams: Lessons from Dropbox

The Art of Building High-Performance Growth Teams: Lessons from Dropbox

13:31Building High-Performing Teams: A People-Focused Approach

Building High-Performing Teams: A People-Focused Approach

20:25The Importance of Developing Talent Internally

The Importance of Developing Talent Internally

25:00Ingredients of High-Performing Teams and the Art of Mentorship

Ingredients of High-Performing Teams and the Art of Mentorship

29:57Creating a High-Performance Team Culture: Ownership, Teamwork, and Fun

Creating a High-Performance Team Culture: Ownership, Teamwork, and Fun

34:42Developing Talent and Building a Strong Team Culture

Developing Talent and Building a Strong Team Culture

41:07Hiring Product Managers: Strategies and Insights from an Experienced Leader

Hiring Product Managers: Strategies and Insights from an Experienced Leader

45:00Unveiling the Art of Interviewing: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Hiring

Unveiling the Art of Interviewing: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Hiring

48:18Common Pitfalls and Mistakes in Growth Strategy and Team Building

Common Pitfalls and Mistakes in Growth Strategy and Team Building

52:48Navigating Growth Teams: Flying Formation and DACI Framework

Navigating Growth Teams: Flying Formation and DACI Framework

56:57Building a Growth Team: Strategies and Considerations

Building a Growth Team: Strategies and Considerations

1:01:26Unconventional Hiring Strategies and First Principles Thinking in Growth Marketing

Unconventional Hiring Strategies and First Principles Thinking in Growth Marketing

1:08:23The Value of First Principles Thinking and Effective Team Collaboration

The Value of First Principles Thinking and Effective Team Collaboration