October meetup with John Cutler: Focus first, then simplify

You are cordially invited to our October meetup, where we will be joined by the brilliant John Cutler! John will explore the difference between focus and simplification, and why it matters for product strategy, prioritization, and organization design. Please note, this meetup will be fully remote.

HOW TO JOIN THE MEETUP:
Skills Matter will host this event; to attend the event, please register here: https://skillsmatter.com/meetups/14033-october-meetup-with-john-cutler-focus-first-then-simplify
To access the live event, you will find your one-click access on your "My Events Page" on skillsmatter.com

SPEAKER: John Cutler
John Cutler is keenly focused on user experience and evidence-driven product development. He mixes and matches various methodologies to help teams deliver lasting outcomes for their customers.

TALK: Focus first, then simplify
By definition, a complex problem cannot be simplified. If you can simplify the problem, then it isn't complex! In this talk we will explore the difference between focus and simplification, and why it matters for product strategy, prioritization, and organization design. Key topics we will explore include 1) when the pursuit of simplicity can drive your time off track, 2) why a focused strategy is uncomfortable, 3) why focusing FIRST and then simplifying is a reasonable heuristic, and 4) practical implications for how you communicate your strategy.

AGENDA:

• 6.30pm: Welcome - David Denham
• 6.32pm: Focus first, then simplify - John Cutler
• 6.55pm: Q&A
• 7.10pm: Wrap-up