Everyone loves to talk about empowered, self-organizing teams — but most so-called “autonomous” teams are trapped in invisible structures, hidden dependencies, and unclear mandates. This post uncovers why real autonomy is so rare and what it actually takes to achieve it.
A culture of respect between product and tech is no longer optional—it’s the difference between unity and failure. This final post in the What and How series shows how to go beyond structural clarity and build lasting collaboration.
As organizations grow, the lines between product vision and delivery execution often blur. This post explores how scaling the separation of what and how helps maintain clarity, empowers teams, and prevents confusion across multiple levels.
Patterns that work are rare, but powerful. This post uncovers proven practices to master the what–how divide in product development — showing how teams can separate responsibilities without creating silos.
Clarity of roles is what makes the What-How separation work. In this post, we explore which roles own the what, which own the how, and which bridge the gap. By defining ownership clearly, teams can reduce conflict, avoid blurred accountability, and deliver value faster.