Episode 411: We have a secret org chart and I'm a big fish in a little pond

This podcast episode explores various challenges and dynamics within organizations, particularly in the context of flat hierarchies. The speakers discuss the existence of hidden org charts, the difficulties of middle management, and the importance of clarity in roles and responsibilities. They also touch upon topics such as team engagement, attracting like-minded individuals, and the significance of creating redundancy. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the importance of understanding organizational structures and fostering a culture of growth and learning within a team.

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Soft Skills Engineering

The Quirks of Binary and Mechanical Sympathy in Software Development

Organizational Structure Challenges in a Startup Founded by a Large Corporation

The Power War in Middle Management: Navigating Challenges in a Flat Hierarchy

The Challenge of Flat Organizations and Hidden Hierarchies

The Challenges of Middle Management and the Need for Clarity in Roles and Responsibilities

Overcoming Challenges in a Flat Hierarchy and Proposing Organizational Changes

Creating a Critical Person Risk and the Challenge of Knowledge Transfer

The Impact of Hiring Problems in Engineering and the Need for a Duck Shepherd

Challenges of Building a Team of Innovators and Problem Solvers

Creating Redundancy and Reducing Critical Person Risk for Systems

Episode 411: We have a secret org chart and I'm a big fish in a little pond

Soft Skills Engineering

00:00The Quirks of Binary and Mechanical Sympathy in Software Development

The Quirks of Binary and Mechanical Sympathy in Software Development

02:40Organizational Structure Challenges in a Startup Founded by a Large Corporation

Organizational Structure Challenges in a Startup Founded by a Large Corporation

05:40The Power War in Middle Management: Navigating Challenges in a Flat Hierarchy

The Power War in Middle Management: Navigating Challenges in a Flat Hierarchy

08:49The Challenge of Flat Organizations and Hidden Hierarchies

The Challenge of Flat Organizations and Hidden Hierarchies

13:17The Challenges of Middle Management and the Need for Clarity in Roles and Responsibilities

The Challenges of Middle Management and the Need for Clarity in Roles and Responsibilities

17:02Overcoming Challenges in a Flat Hierarchy and Proposing Organizational Changes

Overcoming Challenges in a Flat Hierarchy and Proposing Organizational Changes

21:22Creating a Critical Person Risk and the Challenge of Knowledge Transfer

Creating a Critical Person Risk and the Challenge of Knowledge Transfer

23:45The Impact of Hiring Problems in Engineering and the Need for a Duck Shepherd

The Impact of Hiring Problems in Engineering and the Need for a Duck Shepherd

27:04Challenges of Building a Team of Innovators and Problem Solvers

Challenges of Building a Team of Innovators and Problem Solvers

31:50Creating Redundancy and Reducing Critical Person Risk for Systems

Creating Redundancy and Reducing Critical Person Risk for Systems