In this conversation, Henry Poydar joins Dave on the podcast to discuss the innovative platform Steady, which aims to enhance team coordination and communication in the workplace. Henry shares his extensive background in engineering and web development, emphasizing the importance of context and intentions in project management. They explore the challenges of cross-team coordination, especially in the wake of the pandemic, and how Steady seeks to unburden teams from the coordination crisis. The discussion also highlights the concept of 'echoes' as a new way to provide contextual insights and the significance of celebrating individual contributions within teams. Overall, the conversation sheds light on the future of work and the role of technology in fostering collaboration and productivity.

Takeaways

- The importance of context in team coordination cannot be overstated.

- Intentions should be prioritized over commitments in project management.

- Writing down intentions serves as a forcing function for clarity.

- The pandemic has highlighted the need for better cross-team coordination.

- Steady aims to unburden teams from coordination challenges.

- The concept of a shared brain can enhance teamwork and communication.

- Echoes are a new way to provide contextual insights to team members.

- Nudges can help optimize workflows and improve productivity.

- Celebrating individual contributions is essential for team morale.

Chapters

04:22 Introduction to Steady and Henry's Background

07:25 The Evolution of Engineering and Design in Tech

10:17 The Importance of Context in Team Coordination

13:05 Intentions vs. Commitments in Project Management

16:08 The Role of Writing in Clarifying Intentions

18:55 The Impact of the Pandemic on Team Dynamics

22:07 Cross-Team Coordination Challenges

25:04 The Cost of Poor Coordination in Knowledge Work

27:54 Steady's Approach to Reducing Coordination Burden

30:58 Creating a Shared Brain for Teams

38:26 Contextualizing Team Dynamics

34:04 Empowering Autonomy in Project Management

39:50 Leveraging AI for Enhanced Collaboration

43:27 The Importance of Personal Recognition

46:00 Tailored Insights for Effective Decision Making

50:28 Vision for a Meaningful Work Environment

Contacting Henry:

- Steady: https://runsteady.com/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrypoydar/

Other Links from the Podcast:

- Dave and Stuart’s Book: “No One Is Coming to Save You”
www.stuartyoung.uk/copy-of-human-skills-1

- AI Readiness for Professionals Course
tinyurl.com/y79kassb

- Dave’s Upcoming Scrum Certification Classes
www.scrumalliance.org/courses-events…=14153&cnty=US