Principle 1 of 14
Own Your Vision
The Skunk Works manager must be delegated practically complete control of his program in all aspects. He should report to a division president or higher.
— Kelly Johnson, Skunk Works Rule #1
How We Apply This at Skunk Global
At Skunk Global, there are no committees designing products by consensus. No stakeholder meetings watering down features. No approval chains slowing decisions. One person owns the vision for each product and has the authority to execute it. This isn't about ego—it's about speed and coherence. When you know exactly what you're building and why, you can move fast without second-guessing every decision. The buck stops here, and that's exactly how it should be.
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