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Jennifer Kim

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Providing clear communication and writing down expectations can significantly reduce confusion for new employees.

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Claire McDonnell and Jennifer Kim on Building an Inclusive Company Culture

@ Y Combinator

Claire McDonnell and Jennifer Kim on Building an Inclusive Company Culture

04/20/18

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Writing down how and why things are done in the company is essential for maintaining clarity and consistency as the team grows.

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Amanda Askell

09/06/24

@ Anthropic

Using clear, prescriptive language about the task at hand is more effective than relying on vague role-based instructions.

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Kalam Dennis

12/15/18

@ Y Combinator

When firing employees, it's important to be transparent and give them opportunities to correct their performance.

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Sam Altman

09/25/24

@ David Perell

The ability to communicate clearly is crucial, especially in high-stakes environments like the battlefield or business, where alignment and clarity can determine success.

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Sam Altman

09/25/24

@ David Perell

Clear communication stems from clear thinking; if you can distill your ideas to their essence, articulating them becomes much easier.

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Jennifer Kim

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing time in writing down policies can save time and prevent confusion in the long run.

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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

To maintain alignment in a rapidly scaling company, it's important to have codified documents and smart communication practices that ensure everyone is informed.

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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

New hires often ask many questions about the company's priorities, indicating a need for clear communication of the mission and operating principles.

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Yotam Segev

05/09/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

As we grow, it's important to establish clear interfaces within the organization so that all teams understand how to collaborate effectively and avoid frustration.