title: Lean vs Agile vs Design Thinking: What you really need to know to build high-performing digital product teams
author:  Jeff Gothelf 
description: JEFF GOTHELF is the author of Lean UX and Sense and Respond, as well as a speaker and organizational designer. Over his 20 years in technology Jeff has worked to bring a customer-centric, evidence-based approach to product strategy, design and leadership. Jeff has worked in various roles and leadership positions, most recently as co-founder of Neo Innovation (sold to Pivotal Labs) in New York City and helped build it into one of the most recognized brands in modern product strategy, development and design. Jeff is regularly keynoting conferences, teaching workshops or working directly with client leadership teams across North America, Europe &amp; Asia.
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