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PMF Focus Over Morale Programs

strategyculture64% Medium

1

Occurrences

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Success Rate

4.0

Avg Rating

Description

At startup stage, finding product-market fit is the real driver of morale, not swag or programs. Resources should focus on core business problems rather than premature organizational investments.

Typical Approach

Reject morale initiatives that distract from core business challenges. Only endorse investments that directly contribute to finding PMF or scaling. Avoid detailed long-term planning when still seeking PMF - focus on immediate execution.

Trigger Conditions

Keywords:
moralecultureswagprogramsPMFproduct-market fitstartup
Constraints: company still seeking PMF, resources are limited
People: when HR or leadership proposes morale/culture initiatives

Created: December 28, 2025

Example Decisions (1)

Culture Document Feedback - Focus on PMF Over Morale Programs

Dec 24, 2025 · strategy

★★★★☆

Pattern ID: b45e4d2d-1fed-4117-834b-378e382dc725