Most organizations are built to do exactly what they do…and that’s the problem. When a core business starts to decay due to disruption, automation, or shifting customer demand, the instinct is to double down on efficiency, cost cutting, and short-term fixes. But that focus often crowds out the harder, riskier work of building what comes next. Nearly a decade ... Show More
Feb 2
AUA: Can Layoffs Really Reduce Bureaucracy?
While many organizations claim they’re cutting red tape, the underlying drivers often look more like cost pressure, market correction, or AI anxiety dressed up as structural reform. In this mini episode, Rodney and Sam unpack the recent wave of layoffs framed as efforts to “reduc ... Show More
6m 12s
Mar 2020
Brave New Work 17. What We Can Learn About Org Design from the Coronavirus
Facing a pandemic, many of the world's institutions are finally giving remote work, agility, responsiveness, and basic human decency some deep consideration. Meanwhile, it's becoming clear that organizations who have already been prioritizing adaptivity and humanity at work are s ... Show More
36m 16s
Feb 2025
5 Simple Rules for Meetings That Don’t Suck (and Actually Get Sh*t Done)
<p>Are your meetings a productivity black hole? You're not alone. In the world of product management, meetings can make or break your team's success. But what if you could transform these time-sinks into powerful tools for alignment, decision-making, and innovation?</p><p><br />< ... Show More
47m 12s
Apr 2018
Finding the Motivation to Learn - & Stay Agile
In this week's podcast we move on to the final Agile Principle, number 12: "At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts its behaviour accordingly."
The hard truth is that learning is horrible. It means coming face to face with y ... Show More
18m 12s
Feb 2025
Founder Mistakes – Why Most Founders Fail (and How Coaching Helps You Succeed) w/ Alexis d'Amecourt
<p>As a startup founder, are you constantly putting out fires and feeling overwhelmed? You may be falling into some common pitfalls without even realizing it.</p>
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<p>In this episode, Yaniv and Chris are joined by Alexis D’Amecour, Head of Coaching at Mochary Method, ... Show More
58m 50s