Plays Well With Others
Teams succeed and fail together.In order to be truly "digital" and see benefits of true modernization, teams must work well together, know their roles and the roles of their team mates, and beyond all else, trust each other. Throughout the course of the show, we'll have industry leading guests join the conversation to showcase their passions and true value they can bring to the table so we can more effectively work together to make our businesses successful.
Episodes
52 episodes
S2 E4: AI, Data Ethics, and Skynet
SummaryIn this episode of Plays Well With Others, Andrew Moore and Jess Agnew delve into the complex world of AI data ethics, discussing the implications of massive data acquisitions, the public's perception of data privacy, and the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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35:28
S2 E3: The CEO Mindset
Summary:In this episode of Plays Well With Others, Andrew Moore and Jess Agnew explore the concept of the CEO mindset, discussing its implications for management and leadership. They delve into the challenges of transitioning from an...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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28:03
Transforming Mental Health: A Community Approach
If you need crisis or mental health support, please reach out:24/7 Crisis Line: 1-800-704-2651Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988Main Office: 1-877-567-6051Summary:In this episode, Andrew M...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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42:11
S2 E1: Bootcamps, AI, and the Future of Post-Secondary Education
SummaryIn this episode, Andrew Moore and Jess Agnew discuss the evolution of their podcast, the impact of AI on post-secondary education, and the growing role of bootcamps in training developers. They explore the changing landscape o...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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46:47
Episode 47: 2023 Wrapped and Moving On
In this episode, Andrew and Jess discuss the intricacies of moving on from your current role since Jess will be doing just that starting in 2024. Tune into this and future episodes to check in on that process.
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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36:51
Episode 46: Agile Plate Spinning
In this episode, Andrew and Jess discuss whether the most efficient manner of work is always the best way to work. As always, it's a nuanced situation; however, we believe that relational working doesn't always lend itself to heaps of eff...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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34:17
Episode 45: Solving Problems as a Team
In this episode, Andrew and Jess talk about creative problem solving as a team rather than on your own
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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28:33
Episode 44: Balancing Strategy with Execution
In this episode, Andrew and Jess talk about various approaches to developing great strategy without missing the boat on actually executing
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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31:59
Episode 43: How to be Thankful
In this episode, Andrew and Jess remember and discuss various ways to both be thankful and make others know that you're thankful in a work environment
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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27:27
Episode 42: Don't Get Mad, Get Busy
In this episode, Andrew and Jess talk strategies for retraining your brain to be collaborative first when someone piles on more work to an already full plate.
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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32:53
Episode 41: Is college required anymore?
In this episode, Andrew and Jess look into the statistics around rising tuition costs and college attendance discussing if a four year degree is still needed to be successful.
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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23:24
Episode 40: Q&A #2
In this episode, Andrew and Jess answer questions from the careerguidance subreddit
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32:53
Episode 39: The Power of the "Almost Good"
In this episode, Andrew and Jess reflect on the concepts introduced and explored by Sarah Lewis in her book, The Rise: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Rise/Sarah-Lewis/9781451629248. Most notably, the concept of approaching tas...
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32:20
Episode 38: So you've got a big idea
How do you get people to listen to your big idea? How do you get buy-in and support for funding? Answers to these questions and more in this episode of Plays Well With Others
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29:35
Episode 37: Talking About Stuff (Q&A 1)
In this episode, Andrew and Jess answer questions both serious and not so serious about careers and professionalism
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35:24
Episode 36: Talking to People
In this episode, Andrew and Jess talk about the best way to figure out the path forward: talking to other people going through the same thing.
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26:53
Episode 35: Pick a Strategy and Stick with It
In this episode, Andrew and Jess continue the conversation on strategic planning by digging through some of the ins and outs of deciding on a strategic direction when faced with many options
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32:53
Episode 34: Setting and Executing a Strategy
In this episode, Andrew and Jess talk through how to develop a business strategy if you don't have one and how to stay focused on execution if you already do.
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31:30
Episode 33: The Iceberg of Ignorance
In this episode, Andrew and Jess talk about the Iceberg of Ignorance and how to surmount challenges introduce in your company.https://kathleenallen.net/insights/the-iceberg-of-ignorance/
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35:17
Episode 32: Summiting Mount Stupid
In this episode, Andrew and Jess delve into the depths of how to operate effectively around a common learning feature known as the Dunning-Kruger Effect.
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30:18
Episode 31: Building a Culture of Quality
In this episode, Andrew and Jess answer the question, "how do you build a culture of quality?" Along the way, they will focus on product, engineering, QA, and operations teams and how they all fit together in a cohesive team pushing for a...
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31:39
Episode 30: Moving the Needle when the Chips are Down
In this episode, Andrew and Jess answer the question of "Can you continue to innovate even in economic headwinds?"Check out David Dodson's book, The Manager's Handbook here: https://www.amazon.com/Managers-Handbook-Focused-Decisions-Com...
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28:57
Episode 29: New Format, Who Dis? Building Community
In this episode, Andrew and Jess attempt to answer the question, "Can you build remote community that is as good as or better than in person?"
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30:03