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- 00:00:00 The Wherefore Podcast discusses the work that is done in an organization and how to create a better work environment. The podcast also discusses the concept of ergonomics and how it applies to work.
- 00:05:00 The Wherefore Podcast discusses the idea of ‘flow’, or units of value delivered per time unit. Flow is important in order to create efficient systems, and often comes with the challenge of managing queues and managing workloads.
- 00:10:00 The Wherefore Podcast discusses the importance of defining terms and discusses how socio-technical systems theory came from the Tavistock Institute. The concept of socio-tecosystems theory is also mentioned and discussed in relation to coal mining. The two forms of coal extraction mentioned in the podcast are also discussed. The podcast concludes with a discussion of the importance of vertical teams in software development and how they are more efficient than horizontal teams.
- 00:15:00 The Wherefore Podcast discusses the failure state that occurs when automated processes are introduced into vertical siloed organizations. The author argues that this failure state is caused by the lack of feedback loops and the resulting fragmentation of the social system.
- 00:20:00 The Wherefore Podcast discusses how to avoid a situation where people have different understandings of technologies, which can lead to misunderstandings and conflict. It suggests that teams need to develop a deep understanding of the stack and focus on technical excellence in all domains involved in a value stream. The podcast also mentions a term, “Common Ground,” which argues that even if everyone doesn’t know everything, they will at least be able to share enough information to be effective.
- 00:25:00 The Wherefore Podcast examines how important it is for teams to have common ground in order to be able to work effectively together. The author suggests that one way to create common ground is to focus on positivity, which can have a negative aspect. The author suggests using tiny progressive transitions to help teams move forward in a positive way.
- 00:30:00 The Wherefore Podcast discusses the benefits of having a positive attitude and celebrating small victories. The host recommends doing book clubs and projects with others to help boost productivity and motivation.