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2nd Edition
MANAGING LIKE AMAZON
Adopt Bezos Management System.
Colin Bryar, VP & Bezos's Shadow at Amazon.
The person who documented Amazon management system.
1st Edition
MANAGING LIKE AMAZON
Adopt Bezos Management System.
Colin Bryar, VP & Bezos's Shadow at Amazon.
The person who documented Amazon management system.
Welcome to
the Retreat
Welcome to the Managing Like Amazon Retreat, an exclusive experience designed to immerse you in the principles and practices that have propelled Amazon to unprecedented heights. Led by Colin Bryar, former Vice President of Amazon and a key figure behind the company’s success, this retreat offers a unique opportunity to gain insider knowledge and practical insights into Amazon’s legendary management techniques.
Our retreat begins on Day 1 with a sophisticated meet and greet, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with fellow participants who share your ambition for excellence. This initial gathering sets the stage for the days ahead, fostering relationships that will enrich your experience and provide valuable connections long after the retreat concludes.
Day 2 will be dedicated to intensive learning sessions, where Colin will take you deep into the core principles that drive Amazon’s extraordinary performance. After a day of absorbing transformative strategies and hands-on exercises, you are invited to unwind at a backyard grill dinner. This thoughtfully arranged evening allows you to relax, savor exceptional cuisine, and continue engaging discussions in a more informal and congenial setting.
On Day 3, the retreat will culminate in a prestigious ceremony where you’ll receive a signed certificate from Colin Bryar himself, marking your participation and the advanced management skills you’ve developed. There will also be an opportunity for photos with Colin, providing a lasting keepsake of your time at the retreat.
We are honored to welcome you to this extraordinary experience, where you’ll not only gain unparalleled insights into Amazon’s management strategies but also forge valuable connections and create lasting memories in an environment of refined learning and distinguished company.
Welcome to the Retreat
First edition participants:
CFO, Sonae Arauco
The program was delivered with high quality, reflecting an in-depth understanding of best management practices.
CEO, h3 Real Food Group
Arc Business Retreats' exceptional organization created an engaging and professional atmosphere, perfect for fostering learning and discussion among a great group of attendees.
CHRO, Waeg - an IBM Company
I just can recommend everyone in my network to take this opportunity. Colin was absolutely phenomenal, as well as all the organization and reception from Arc Business Retreats.
An Historic Evening at the Convento de Cristo
Imagine walking through the grand halls of the Convento de Cristo, a site where history whispers from every stone, and being greeted by none other than Colin Bryar, the former Vice President of Amazon and a pivotal figure in the company’s rise to global dominance. You will join 29 other executives for an unparalleled meeting where Colin will reveal the inner workings of Amazon’s leadership principles—right in the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
16:30 - 18:30
Meet Your Mentor and Peers
Your journey begins with an intimate gathering where you’ll have the unique opportunity to introduce yourself to Colin Bryar and your fellow participants. As you share your company’s challenges within these historic walls, you’ll feel the weight of both legacy and innovation in the air.
18:30 - 19:00
Unveiling The Masterclass Agenda
Colin Bryar will then take you through the powerful concept of “Working Backwards,” the methodology that has been a cornerstone of Amazon’s success. In this sacred setting, where ancient Templars once strategized, you’ll begin to see the roadmap for the days ahead, understanding how these practices can be applied to drive your own organization’s growth.
19:00 - 20:00
Executive Communication
During this session, our guest speaker, Martin Flaherty - the person who wrote the communications of The Coca-Cola CEO, will delve into the intricacies of Content, Context, and Clarity.
20:00 - 21:00
Medieval Feast
Conclude your first evening with a medieval dinner in the Monk Dining Room, a place where tradition have reigned for centuries. As you enjoy a meal inspired by the kings who once dined here, foster conversations with Colin and your peers.
Meet & Greet
Day 1
09:00 - 10:30
Hiring - How Amazon Raises The Bar
How Jeff Bezos got the right people on the bus and built an unconventional culture of commitment, discipline and growth - Amazon Bar Raiser Process.
10:30 - 13:00
Leadership Principles & Core Values
How Amazon build and refine the leadership principles. Plus, behavioral interviewing for company core values and/or leadership principles.
13:00 - 14:15
Lunch
14:15 - 16:00
Annual Operating Planning & Operating Cadence
How to effectively develop annual operating plans at the company, business unit, and functional organizational level. A good operating plan results in companywide alignment on metrics, initiatives, resources, and (as needed) organizational structure/leadership.
17:00 - 18:00
Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews
How MBRs and QBRs can be used to measure progress against your Annual Operating Plan and know when to make a course-correction. (original MBRs and QBRs from Amazon).
18:00 - 21:00
Backyard Grill
Day 1
Day 2
09:00 - 10:30
Manage Your Inputs, Not Your Outputs - Amazon’s Flywheel
Discovering the right collection of output and input metrics to set goals, guide activity, and measure progress. Identifying and focusing on controllable customer facing input metrics. Behind the Amazon’s Flywheel creation.
10:30 - 13:00
Flywheel & Input Metrics Session
Interactive session where participants work on their flywheel and company’s output metrics to generate a comprehensive list of input metrics. Colin will analyse and give feedback on participants flywheels and input metrics.
13:00 - 14:15
Lunch
14:15 - 16:00
The Weekly Business Review
A deep dive into output and input metrics covering all business units, the customer experience, financial results, and critical operational metrics from all functions. We go into greater depth (than in WB) on the nuts and bolts of building a WBR. This will include detailed explanations of how the report should be built (and how not to do it).
17:00 - 18:00
Initiatives and Innovation
Most companies have many more ideas than they can implement. Yet they also lack a formal, efficient process for identifying the best ideas, improving them, and deciding which ones to greenlight. Developing, iterating, debating, and aligning on a prioritized list of new initiatives that will deliver the greatest impact using PR/FAQ. How this process fits within the OP planning cycle and the Operating Cadence.
18:00 - 19:00
Closing Session & Signing Certificates & Photos
Day 2
