202X
weeks 1-4
Next
13
12
11
10
Cycle begins; Product working in Discovery, Delivery and Optimisation mode
20
19
18
17
16
27
26
25
24
23
Core operating rhythm (example)
202X
weeks 5-8
Back
Cycle continues
13
12
11
10
20
19
18
17
16
Cooldown period
27
26
25
24
23
New cycle begins
Core operating rhythm (example)
The Cycle (8 weeks: 6 execution + 2 cooldown)
During execution (weeks 1 - 6):
- Cross-functional teams own delivery against acceptance criteria
- Instrumentation is part of Definition of Done for all shipped work
- Only critical risks escalated to Product Ops
In parallel:
- Discovery PMs shape problems; Optimisation PMs define success metrics
- Final pitch preparation for the next Betting Table
Product Unblock (weekly, as needed)
- Support for blocked bets or unclear platform behaviour
- Agenda is set in advance, so answers can be prepared where possible async
The Cycle (8 weeks: 6 execution + 2 cooldown)
During execution (weeks 1 - 6):
- Cross-functional teams own delivery against acceptance criteria
- Instrumentation is part of Definition of Done for all shipped work
- Only critical risks escalated to Product Ops
In parallel:
- Discovery PMs shape problems; Optimisation PMs define success metrics
- Final pitch preparation for the next Betting Table
The Cycle (8 weeks: 6 execution + 2 cooldown)
During execution (weeks 1 - 6):
- Cross-functional teams own delivery against acceptance criteria
- Instrumentation is part of Definition of Done for all shipped work
- Only critical risks escalated to Product Ops
In parallel:
- Discovery PMs shape problems; Optimisation PMs define success metrics
- Final pitch preparation for the next Betting Table
Product Unblock (weekly, as needed)
- Support for blocked bets or unclear platform behaviour
- Agenda is set in advance, so answers can be prepared where possible async
Activities during Cooldown:
- The Betting Table (first week)
- Pitches reviewed in advance
- Decisions measured against OKRs, appetite, and readiness
- Per-bet retrospectives
- Internal and external docs updates
- Instrumentation health check; degraded data quality flagged
Cross-mode retro (~quarterly)
- Hosted every other cooldown
- Focused on cross-mode interaction health
Product Operating Meeting (ad-hoc)
- Convened when needed for:
- proposed changes to our product operating model
- retros on implemented decisions
202X calendar
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202X
weeks 1-4
Next
13
12
11
10
Cycle begins; Product working in Discovery, Delivery and Optimisation mode
20
19
18
17
16
27
26
25
24
23
Core operating rhythm (example)
202X
weeks 5-8
Back
Cycle continues
13
12
11
10
20
19
18
17
16
Cooldown period
27
26
25
24
23
New cycle begins
Core operating rhythm (example)
The Cycle (8 weeks: 6 execution + 2 cooldown)
During execution (weeks 1 - 6):
- Cross-functional teams own delivery against acceptance criteria
- Instrumentation is part of Definition of Done for all shipped work
- Only critical risks escalated to Product Ops
In parallel:Product Unblock (weekly, as needed)
The Cycle (8 weeks: 6 execution + 2 cooldown)
During execution (weeks 1 - 6):
- Cross-functional teams own delivery against acceptance criteria
- Instrumentation is part of Definition of Done for all shipped work
- Only critical risks escalated to Product Ops
In parallel:The Cycle (8 weeks: 6 execution + 2 cooldown)
During execution (weeks 1 - 6):
- Cross-functional teams own delivery against acceptance criteria
- Instrumentation is part of Definition of Done for all shipped work
- Only critical risks escalated to Product Ops
In parallel:Product Unblock (weekly, as needed)
Activities during Cooldown:
Cross-mode retro (~quarterly)
Product Operating Meeting (ad-hoc)