Tag: Culture
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S2E39 – Living on the Edge of Chaos
Show Notes Andy and Mon-Chaio challenge the traditional notions of root cause analysis and incident reviews within complex systems. They examine how the framing of ensuring errors ‘never happen again’ can be counterproductive, suggesting a shift towards faster recovery and continuous learning instead. Drawing parallels with After Action Reviews in the military and Netflix’s Chaos…
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S2E38 – Mastering Team Morale
Show Notes Morale: a topic that impacts every team. But how does morale influence organizational effectiveness? And what really makes a morale event impactful? Through humorous banter and thoughtful discussion, Andy and Mon-Chaio offer actionable insights and challenge conventional wisdom. They share personal anecdotes, explore research-backed definitions, and tackle the complexities of boosting team morale…
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S2E34 – Unmasking Burnout
Show Notes Burnout transcends mere feelings of being overwhelmed; it’s a profound state that can drastically affect personal well-being and the productivity of organizations. Despite its significance to individuals and their workplaces, it remains a concept often enshrouded in mystery and misinformation. Leveraging validated academic research and personal insights, Andy and Mon-Chaio present practical strategies…
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S2E21 – VacationCast – A Small Story of Language Diversity
Show Notes Join Mon-Chaio in this VacationCast episode where he recounts an anecdote from his past involving collaboration, inclusion, and using diverse language in a business environment. References Transcript Mon-Chaio: Hi everyone, and welcome to this week’s episode of The TTL Podcast. Andy is off on a bike adventure somewhere. I think the last I…
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S2E15 – Vacationcast – Holidays and Getting a Different View
Show Notes A short vacationcast from Andy about taking time away to decompress, find a different view on things, and enjoy the company of others (somtimes) . References: Transcript Andy: Welcome to another episode of the TTL podcast. And this one is a vacation cast. You’ve just got me today and Mon-Chaio is on holiday…
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Tactics for Remote Work (Remote Work Series – Part 3 of 3) Show Notes This episode marks the third and final part of a series focusing on remote work, where Andy and Mon-Chaio delve into tactics that you can use when working with remote teams. Specific topics include maintaining company values and culture through computer-mediated interactions, the role of rituals and symbols like custom emojis and the…
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S2E5 – The Power of Repeat
Show Notes Are you a “one-and-done”, “measure-twice, cut-once” type of leader? If so, you may be overlooking the untapped potential of doing the same thing twice … or more! In this episode, Andy and Mon-Chaio unravel the delightful dance of repetition, proving that it’s not just a merry-go-round of monotony but a secret handshake with…
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S2E4 – Method and Madness in Storytelling
Show Notes In this episode, Mon-Chaio and Andy delve into the essential role of storytelling in implementing change and leading an organization. They share examples of effective storytelling and reference theories ranging from Aristotle to environmental sciences. While facts are important, emotional connection, or pathos, is key to persuasive storytelling. They also discuss the dimensions…
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S1E23 – Building on the Foundation (Building Your Engineering Organization Series – Part 2 of 5)
Show Notes Let’s imagine that you are just taking on an engineering organization. Maybe it is new to you or maybe it is completely new. What should you do to set yourself up for success? What are some of the important, or critical, aspects to think through, write down, nail down, or get agreement on?…