EP65: Rethinking Goals. The Must Be a Better Way with Radhika Dutt
Update: 2025-10-01
Description
In this episode of the Tech World Human Skills podcast, Ben Pearce speaks with Radhika Dutt, a product leader and author of 'Radical Product Thinking.' They discuss the limitations of traditional goal setting and the negative impact of performance metrics on collaboration and motivation. Radhika introduces a new approach.
Show Links
- Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/
- Tech World Human Skills Home - https://www.techworldhumanskills.com
- Radhika Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-dutt/
- OHL Toolkit - https://www.radicalproduct.com/toolkit/#OHLToolkit
Takeaways
- Goals create a burden and hinder curiosity.
- Traditional goal setting is outdated and ineffective.
- Puzzle setting and solving can drive better results.
- Performance metrics can lead to 'performance theater.'
- A clear vision is essential for effective goal setting.
- OHLs (Objectives, Hypotheses, Learnings) provide a framework for problem-solving.
- Collaboration is eroded by competitive goal setting.
- Feedback should focus on learning and adaptation.
- Real-world examples demonstrate the effectiveness of puzzle solving.
- Accountability should be based on problem-solving, not just metrics.
Keywords
goals, productivity, radical product thinking, performance management, puzzle solving, business results, vision, OKRs, objectives, hypotheses, learnings
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