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I wonder what makes research different than product development at a company? Because in product development, there can be short-sighted industry decisions bas
by softwaredoug 2y ago
I wonder what makes research different than product development at a company?
Because in product development, there can be short-sighted industry decisions based on quarterly returns. I've also seen a constant need to justify outcomes based on KPIs etc, and constantly justifying your work, etc.
- LeftHandPath 2y agoResearch is product development. Successful companies treat it with respect. > Because in product development, there can be short-sighted industry decisions based on quarterly returns. I've also seen a constant need to justify outcomes based on KPIs etc, and constantly justifying your work, etc. I have seen this as well. It's extremely common (especially among publicly-owned companies) and frustrating. But it's not ubiquitous. Consider LM's Skunkworks or Apple's quiet development of the iPhone, and compare it to companies that finish a product and then focus on cutting costs / nickel-and-diming their customers.