Working Backwards

Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon

Colin Bryar & Bill Carr

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"Working Backwards" by Colin Bryar and Bill Carr offers a behind-the-scenes look into the remarkable success of Amazon, one of the world's most renowned companies. Drawing from their extensive experience as former members of the Amazon team, Bryar and Carr provide valuable insights into Amazon's unique working methods and corporate culture.

The book explores the concept of "working backwards," a key strategy embraced by Amazon in their decision-making process. It delves into the details of this approach, demonstrating how it thwarts the common pitfalls of decision-making and fosters clarity and alignment among team members.

"Working Backwards" takes readers through a series of memorable anecdotes and case studies, showcasing how Amazon applied these techniques to develop successful products and services, including the Kindle, Prime Video, and Amazon Web Services.

Bryar and Carr discuss the important principles that guided Amazon's evolution and growth, such as customer obsession, long-term thinking, and continuous experimentation. They also shed light on the mechanisms employed by the company to maintain a high sense of urgency and accountability within their teams.

Through this comprehensive and insightful exploration of Amazon's strategy, "Working Backwards" offers invaluable advice for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone interested in understanding how innovation and customer-centricity can lead to remarkable success.

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