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every 48 days
Gennemsnitlig lydlængde:
48 minutes
Engelsk
USA
20 episoder
siden 27. marts 2024
episodic

SENESTE EPISODE 🔗

Morgan and Eddie respond to a listener VP of Engineering whose late-stage startup is struggling to raise a Series E amid investor pressure to be “AI-first” and even “loopmaxxing.” They frame the problem as managerial economics—decision-making under constraints—and adapt concepts from Eric Ries’ boo…

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Eddie and Morgan explore the concept of intentional communication within engineering management, sparked by Will Larson's post 'Good Engineering Management is a Fad.' They emphasize interpersonal communication's impact on individual and group performance. Touching on the Gottman method's 'Four Hors…
Eddie and Morgan return to discuss the intricate aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) from the perspective of engineering leadership. This episode builds on their previous discussions, shifting the focus to the challenges faced by companies integrating new technology and teams. They cover …
Eddie and Morgan dive into a challenging listener's question about navigating a reverse merger opportunity amidst failing technology due diligence in a small FinTech startup. Special guest Robin Atwood, a seasoned engineering leader at Nuro, joins to shed light on technology due diligence, touching…
Morgan and Eddie delve into the complex topic of ethics in engineering leadership. They explore the four primary goals of ethical tech development: protecting people from harm, treating people fairly, enabling people to understand and challenge decisions, and safeguarding rights and freedoms. They …
Eddie and Morgan discuss a listener's question about managing managers in engineering. They explore various frameworks and strategies necessary for overseeing managers, touching upon crucial elements like clarity, alignment, and execution. They dig into the potential pitfalls of mismanaging through…

Managing Mistakes

· udskrift
Eddie and Morgan delve into a listener's question about dealing with costly mistakes at work, particularly focusing on the tension between accountability and blame within engineering teams. They analyze a real-world dilemma faced by a new director of engineering at a series B startup and extend the…

The ReOrg

· udskrift
In this episode, Eddie and Morgan dive into the complexities of departmental reorganizations (reorgs). They provide an overview of the motivations and emotions behind reorgs, addressing why they often evoke strong reactions among employees. They different types of reorgs, such as rightsizing and re…
In this episode, Morgan and Eddie address a question from a newly appointed VP of Engineering at a Series C company who is struggling to foster innovation. The discussion explores the challenges of reinvigorating stagnant growth while maintaining current product stability. They delve into the conce…

Switching context

· udskrift
Eddie and Morgan discuss the challenges of productivity and time management in R&D organizations. The conversation delves into the inefficiencies caused by context switching, the value of large blocks of uninterrupted work, effective management practices, and the significance of having well-def…
Ansvarsfraskrivelse: Podcasten og kunstværket, der er indlejret på denne side, er fra Eddie Flaisler, Morgan VanDerLeest, som tilhører dens ejer og ikke er tilknyttet eller godkendt af Listen Notes, Inc.