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Why Speed Beats Perfection Every Time

This article argues that excessive pursuit of perfection can destroy more value than a timely, well-informed decision. The product-business connection is…

Doug Ringer ·

Doug Ringer

This published work explores a practical product-business question through the lens of Product Development & Execution.

This article argues that excessive pursuit of perfection can destroy more value than a timely, well-informed decision. The product-business connection is the economics of delay: speed creates value when teams have enough information to act, clear ownership, and time remaining to course-correct.

Why it still matters

The underlying leadership question remains relevant: connect customer and market evidence, clear decision rights, and disciplined execution to the business outcome.

Publication context

Originally published by Money Inc.. The date associated with the source record is May 10, 2018.

Publication context

Product Development & Execution

Doug Ringer

Product management is a business role.

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