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Xiaomi's Methodology Building Internet Products

How Four Principles—Focus, Extreme, Word-of-Mouth, and Speed—Shaped Xiaomi’s Product Thinking and Operations

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May 02, 2025
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This methodology is explained in detail in the book by Xiaomi’s founder, Lei Jun.

Xiaomi: Building a Company at Internet Speed

Xiaomi: Building a Company at Internet Speed

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At the heart of Xiaomi’s rapid growth lies a simple but powerful framework—four words that define how the company builds products, makes decisions, and grows: Focus, Excellence, Word-of-Mouth, and Speed. Known as the Xiaomi Methodology, this set of principles is more than a…

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