Working Backwards, Six-Pagers, and Single-Threaded Leaders -- Amazon's Decision-Making Mechanisms

Amazon runs on mechanisms, not intentions. From the PR/FAQ document that precedes every product launch to the ban on PowerPoint in favor of six-page narratives, Amazon has built a system of decision-making rituals that shape how every team operates. Understanding these mechanisms signals to interviewers that you grasp how Amazon actually works -- not just what they say they value.