Tag: Engineering Leadership
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S2E50 – Scaling Up: From Garage to Global (Part 5 of 5)
Show Notes This is the last episode in a multi-part series that will explore the various stages of scaling a company using a hypothetical startup scenario inspired by ride-sharing services. In the final installment of ‘Scaling Up: From Garage to Global,’ Mon-Chaio and Andy dive deep into the complexities of integrating a newly acquired company…
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S2E49 – Scaling Up: From Garage to Global (Part 4 of 5)
Show Notes This is the fourth in a multi-part series that will explore the various stages of scaling a company using a hypothetical startup scenario inspired by ride-sharing services. Mon-Chaio and Andy advance into the next phase of scaling up a hypothetical ride-sharing company, exploring how it might transition to food delivery. They discuss the…
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S2E48 – Scaling Up: From Garage to Global (Part 3 of 5)
Show Notes This is the second in a multi-part series that will explore the various stages of scaling a company using a hypothetical startup scenario inspired by ride-sharing services. In this episode, Mon-Chaio and Andy pick up from where they left off in part two, exploring the transition of a company post-Series B funding, now…
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S2E47 – Scaling Up: From Garage to Global (Part 2 of 5)
Show Notes This is the second in a multi-part series that will explore the various stages of scaling a company using a hypothetical startup scenario inspired by ride-sharing services. Andy and Mon-Chaio continue the discussion on scaling engineering teams, focusing on the transition from a small, scrappy startup to preparing for a Series-A funding round.…
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S2E41 – Improvement Beyond Podcasts – The Art of Deliberate Practice
Show Notes Andy and Mon-Chaio explore the concept of growth and improvement, focusing on technical leadership. They learn about deliberate practice and discuss its role in enhancing skills for leaders. Scrabble players help them identify practices that lead to skill improvements and contrasting methods that don’t, such as casual reading or working. The discussion wanders…
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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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S2E37 – Remote Work, Boundless Burnout?
Show Notes Is remote work a burnout trap or a path to freedom? There are good reasons to suspect that remote work may be highly correlated to increased burnout and many may be reinforced by our own experiences or that of our friends and colleagues. But is this hypothesis supported by research and, if so,…
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S2E36 – Surviving the Peter Principle
Show Notes In this episode of the TTL podcast, Andy and Mon-Chaio answer a listener’s question regarding the Peter Principle and how to avoid its effects. They explore the origins of the Peter Principle from the 1969 book by Lawrence J. Peter and Raymond Hull, discussing its implications for organizational hierarchies. The hosts examine various…
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S2E35 – Vacationcast – Iterate!
Show Notes Andy discusses the importance of iteration and feedback in the development process. He emphasizes the difference between iteration and incremental progress, sharing a story from Kent Beck’s ‘Extreme Programming Explained’ to illustrate the concept. Mon-Chaio returns next week when they will discuss the Peter Principle. Stay tuned! References Transcript Andy: Hello again, to…