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S7E14 Brad & Aaron | How To Accelerate T...

Aaron Moncur
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Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of the three-part series on accelerating the speed of engineering, Aaron Moncur and Brad Hirayama zoom out to focus on the organizational and cultural levers that compound over time. While earlier episodes explored how individuals and teams can move faster, this conversation tackles the bigger picture—how companies stru ... Show More
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S7E13 Brad & Aaron | How To Accelerate The Speed of Engineering (Episode 2 of 3)
Send us Fan MailIn part two of this three-part series on accelerating the speed of engineering, Aaron Moncur and Brad Hirayama shift the focus from individual habits to team workflows. Drawing from patterns that have surfaced across 300+ Being An Engineer interviews, they explore ... Show More
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S7E12 Flash Training: Design for Assembly: Why Fewer Screw Lengths Makes Everything Easier
Send a textWatch this flash training here: https://youtu.be/QCy9i4TB2b4When engineers design parts in isolation, it’s easy to unintentionally introduce dozens of slightly different fastener lengths into an assembly. That might not seem like a big deal during CAD, but it becomes a ... Show More
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S7E11 Brad & Aaron | How To Accelerate The Speed of Engineering (Episode 1 of 3)
Send a textIn this special kickoff to a three-part miniseries, Aaron Moncur and Brad Hirayama explore one of the most important—and often overlooked—skills in engineering: how to accelerate the speed of engineering work without sacrificing quality. Drawing insights from more than ... Show More
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