Tactics for Tech Leadership Podcast

Author: Mon-Chaio Lo

  • S3E19 – Brainstorming Our Future With The Six Thinking Hats

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    Show Notes In this episode, Mon-Chaio and Andy discuss the future of their podcast as they prepare for significant changes in their professional lives. They explore various ideas for continuing the podcast, including changing the format, inviting guests, or even pausing it. They use the ‘Six Thinking Hats’ technique to brainstorm and evaluate these options,…

  • S3E17 – VacationCast: CTOs

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    Show Notes With Andy away, Mon-Chaio dives into the topic of what it means to be a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in today’s diverse tech landscape. Inspired by a recent conversation with a venture capitalist, Mon-Chaio reflects on the wide range of skills and experiences that different CTOs bring to the table. He discusses the…

  • S3E16 – The Utility of CMM

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    Show Notes In this episode, the hosts discuss the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) and its implications for software development organizations. They explore why CMM was chosen for this episode and its connection to previous topics such as the Team Software Process. The conversation delves into the maturity levels defined by CMMI, from ‘incomplete’ to ‘optimizing,’…

  • S3E13 – Chaos and Leadership: Lessons from the Alien Chess Philosophy

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    Show Notes In this episode, Mon-Chaio and Andy dive into the intriguing concept of ‘Alien Chess’ and its relation to leadership and organizational diagnosis. They reflect on its connection with the four spheres of knowledge discussed in the previous episode and critically analyze its validity as a system within organizations. They draw parallels from the…

  • S3E11 – Value and Validity of Culture Surveys

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    Show Notes In this episode of The TTL Podcast, Mon-Chaio and Andy dive deep into the world of employee surveys. They discuss whether these surveys truly work, their best practices, and the research behind them. Exploring the role of culture in company performance, they uncover the nuances of implementing and interpreting surveys. The episode provides…

  • S3E9 – Accountability Without Knowing

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    Show Notes In this episode, Mon-Chaio and Andy delve deep into the nuances of accountability at high organizational levels, particularly within the C-suite. They explore the challenges of holding executives accountable for outcomes, especially when their roles and processes are not fully understood by their peers. The conversation includes discussions on the differences between process…

  • S3E7 – Decoding Organizational Cultures

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    Show Notes In this week’s episode of The TTL Podcast, Mon-Chaio and Andy delve into Ron Westrom’s influential paper, “A Typology of Organizational Cultures.” The hosts unpack the compelling insights and frameworks posited by Westrom, which categorize organizational cultures into Pathological, Bureaucratic, and Generative types. Mon-Chaio and Andy also share personal anecdotes and practical examples,…

  • S3E5 – VacationCast: Rethinking Mentorship

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    Show Notes In this first VacationCast episode of Season 3, with Andy out, Mon-Chaio dives into the complexities of mentorship, particularly within workplace relationships. He explores the differences between peer-to-peer mentoring and manager-direct report mentoring, the potential pitfalls of using the term ‘mentorship’ for career development or performance feedback, and the impact of these practices…

  • S3E3 – Future Search

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    Show Notes In this episode, Mon-Chaio and Andy delve into the concept of Future Search, a powerful methodology for driving organizational change. They discuss the essence of Future Search, its origins from Marvin Weisbord’s book ‘Productive Workplaces Revisited,’ and explore why it’s crucial to involve the whole system in problem-solving. The episode provides insights into…

  • S3E1 – Why Startups Fail

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    Show Notes In this first episode of Season 3, Mon-Chaio and Andy welcome listeners back and dive into the theme of ‘The Turnaround’. They analyze reasons why startups fail, discussing both proximate and distal causes. They explore insights from multiple research reports, studies, and personal experiences to paint a comprehensive picture of startup failure scenarios.…