Published Feb 4, 2024

Lessons from Atlassian: Launching new products, getting buy-in, and staying ahead of the competition | Megan Cook (head of product, Jira)

Megan Cook, head of product for Atlassian’s Jira, shares practical strategies for gaining stakeholder buy-in, fostering psychological safety, and driving innovation in remote work settings. Learn how Atlassian stays competitive through customer-centric product development and effective communication, ensuring flexibility and team cohesion.

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Lessons from Atlassian: Launching new products, getting buy-in, and staying ahead of the competition | Megan Cook (head of product, Jira)

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Embracing Failure Together

Connecting with Listeners

Overcoming Challenges

Embracing Diverse Perspectives

Deep Work Strategies

Product Development Process

Skill Development Strategies

Finding Past Episodes

Final Thoughts

Think Bigger

Rating Request

Empowering Change

Product Innovation Process

Strategic Decision-Making

Embracing Innovation

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Gaining Buy-In

Remote Work

Creating Safety

Product Innovation

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Gaining Buy-InMegan Cook shares insights on engaging stakeholders and the importance of effective communication in project management. Her strategies focus on building partnerships and presenting data-driven proposals to secure support and drive innovation.

Gaining Buy-In

Remote WorkAtlassian's remote work strategy, "team anywhere," prioritizes flexibility and productivity, allowing employees to choose their work location daily. This approach fosters team connection through intentional in-person gatherings and strategic meeting practices.

Remote Work

Creating SafetyMegan Cook, head of product for Atlassian's Jira, shares insights on fostering psychological safety and dynamic team environments. She highlights the importance of play and open communication in driving innovation and success.

Creating Safety

Product InnovationAtlassian employs a stage-gate process to validate new product ideas, ensuring efficient resource allocation and iterative development. Customer feedback is central to their strategy, helping Jira maintain its competitive edge through continuous improvement and innovation.

Product Innovation

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