Main Takeaways:
-The importance of believing in the brand your products are building.
-How a defined and understood culture can drive successful product delivery.
-The value of your users understanding the mission and vision of your brand.
5. HOW THE MISSION OF YOUR BRAND
DRIVES THE SUCCESS OF YOUR PRODUCTS
BUILDING WITH A PASSION
6. BUILDING WITH A PASSION
BRANDON REED
Baylor ’13 PhotoPass &
Internship
Digital Experience
Technology
7. BUILDING WITH A PASSION
BELIEVE IN THE BRAND
▸ When teams are bought into what your brand stands for, you approach the
process with an aligned goal of
fi
ghting to protect it.
▸ User’s trust provides space for innovation, but commands thoughtfulness and
comes with greater responsibility.
▸ Take care of, and listen to, your “brand ambassadors”.
▸ Mature and evolve.
▸ Take time to observe how your users see you. Could they communicate what
your brand stands for?
8. BUILDING WITH A PASSION
▸ Create an atmosphere that re
fl
ects the products you want to build
▸ How Disney reinforces culture
▸ Instill culture from the outset
CULTURE DRIVEN DELIVERY
9. BUILDING WITH A PASSION
UNDERSTANDING THE MISSION
▸ We create happiness
▸ Empower your teams to carry out your mission
▸ Don’t dictate it from the top down
▸ Reinforce
▸ Re-align your strategic direction if what you’re building deviates from your
mission
10. BUILDING WITH A PASSION
THANK YOU!
"When you believe in a thing, believe in it all
the way, implicitly and unquestionable.”
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