Knowledge Flashcards
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Which Leadership Principle asks leaders to 'Think Big'?
Answer: Think Big
Think Big means creating and communicating a bold direction that inspires results.
What is the purpose of the 'two-pizza team' concept at Amazon?
Answer: Keep teams small enough to be fed by two pizzas for agility
A two-pizza team is small enough that two pizzas can feed it, promoting autonomy and speed.
What does the Leadership Principle 'Bias for Action' value?
Answer: Speed matters; many decisions are reversible
Bias for Action values speed, noting many decisions are reversible and don't need extensive study.
What is Amazon's narrative-style document used instead of slide presentations?
Answer: A six-page memo
Amazon uses written six-page narrative memos, read silently at the start of meetings, instead of slides.
What does 'working backwards' mean in Amazon's product development?
Answer: Starting from the customer need and a mock press release
Working backwards starts with the desired customer experience, often drafting a press release first.
Which Leadership Principle focuses on 'Hire and Develop the Best'?
Answer: Hire and Develop the Best
Hire and Develop the Best means raising the performance bar and developing leaders.
What does the acronym 'FC' commonly mean at Amazon?
Answer: Fulfillment Center
FC stands for Fulfillment Center, the warehouse where orders are picked, packed, and shipped.