Podcasts

Techniques for Improving Communication and Connection in Technical and Social Settings

In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Geoffrey Huck about how software engineers can improve their communication skills, particularly with non-technical colleagues, by actively seeking feedback, using analogies and stories to explain technical concepts and varying their speaking style to keep audiences engaged.

Participatory Leadership and Developing a Culture of Psychological Safety

In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Nick Takavadii about participatory leadership practices and how to cultivate a workplace environment with psychological safety.

Trends in Engineering Leadership: Observability, Agile Backlash, and Building Autonomous Teams

In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Chris Cooney about emerging trends in software engineering such as the backlash against "Agile" practices, the growing importance of observability and people-focused metrics, and strategies for aligning teams around common goals while still preserving their autonomy.

Engineering Leadership: Balancing Autonomy, Growth, and Culture with Michael Gray

In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Michael Gray of ClearBank about engineering culture and leadership.

Addressing the Gender Imbalance in Technical Leadership

In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Neria Yashar about overcoming the gender imbalances in engineering, especially around leadership roles.