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Revolutionizing Team Coordination with Steady featuring Henry Poydar


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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
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