Dec 26, 2024
Trim the Dead Weight
Removing a feature signals a mistake. Few people feel comfortable admitting that.
This hesitation keeps bad features alive. Teams cling to them, fearing the optics of walking back a decision. But doubling down on something that doesn't work costs more in the long run—time, energy and user trust. Recognising when something doesn’t fit and cutting it isn’t failure. It’s progress.
Users notice when products improve. Removing what's broken clears space for what works.
This hesitation keeps bad features alive. Teams cling to them, fearing the optics of walking back a decision. But doubling down on something that doesn't work costs more in the long run—time, energy and user trust. Recognising when something doesn’t fit and cutting it isn’t failure. It’s progress.
Users notice when products improve. Removing what's broken clears space for what works.
About Max Antonov
I’m Max, a father of two, Product Director & Product Coach from Sydney. I write about leadership, product management,
business
and life.
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