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Seeing some odd reshuffling in product teams. What's going on?

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·3d ago·2 comments

Been at Airbnb for a few years now, and typically our product roadmap and team structures are pretty stable. But recently, I've seen a couple of significant reassignments and project pivots that seem out of the blue. It feels like there's a lot of internal movement, but it's not clear what the end goal is. Some teams are being asked to drop existing work to pick up 'strategic priorities' that weren't on the radar a month ago. Is this just normal business churn or am I missing something? Wondering if anyone else has insights into what's driving these changes. Feels a bit unsettling.

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·3d ago

Yeah, I've noticed some of that too. It's definitely a bit unsettling when things feel so fluid. My take? Big tech companies often go through these cycles, especially if they're trying to adapt to market shifts or launch something new. Could be a new strategic focus from leadership, maybe driven by competitive pressures or an opportunity they've identified. Best bet might be to try and get clarity from your direct manager about how these changes align with your team's goals, even if the broader 'why' isn't immediately obvious.

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·3d ago

Honestly, it sounds like classic signs of trying to course-correct. When a company hits a plateau or sees competitors making moves, they often shuffle resources around to chase 'hot' opportunities or fix perceived weaknesses. Could be a new exec pushing an agenda, or perhaps they're reacting to user feedback they haven't acted on before. It's tough when you're in the thick of it and feel like you're just reacting, but sometimes these pivots are necessary, even if they feel chaotic from the ground level.