Does A Frog Have Scorpion Nature? "What The Hell Are Terms Of Reference?" with Stephen Deutsch
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Mar 25, 2024 In this conversation with Stephen Deutsch, Principal Data Scientist at Forest Fire Management Victoria, the discussion dives into practical leadership versus traditional management. Stephen shares insights on fostering authentic workplaces, emphasizing the importance of treating employees as individuals. They explore the absurdities of project management and the inefficiencies of the 40-hour workweek, challenging corporate norms. Additionally, the value of ethics in consultancy and the significance of trusting team dynamics are highlighted, offering a fresh take on modern work culture.
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Pre-Onboard To Avoid Delays
- Start new hires' provisioning early by creating HR records ahead of their official date.
- Solve cascading access delays with small administrative shifts to make them productive day one.
Regularly Delete Organizational Kipple
- Hold regular "delete meetings" where everyone removes obsolete docs or tickets.
- Small, shared cleanup rituals reduce organizational detritus and improve morale.
Engineers' Priorities Ignored
- Engineers wanted to spend most time fixing fragile SharePoint-driven processes.
- Management deprioritised it, illustrating disconnect between coders and decision makers.