Does Your Structure Support Your Mission? Mollie and George Pt 2

Join me in part two of my conversation with another pairing from Menlo Innovations, Mollie Callahan, High Tech Anthropologist and George Lund, Software Developer. In this episode we deep dive into the concept of pairing. This concept may not necessarily work in your business, but what are some ways you may want to consider structuring … Continue reading Does Your Structure Support Your Mission? Mollie and George Pt 2

Align Purpose and Policies – Mollie and George Pt 1

Join me in a conversation with another pairing from Menlo Innovations, Mollie Callahan, High Tech Anthropologist and George Lund, Software Developer. In this episode we get to know their journey from academia to private business and in the discussion you can hear a little about how Menlo is different. We also talk about alignment, i.e. … Continue reading Align Purpose and Policies – Mollie and George Pt 1

The Power of Humility in Growing A Great Culture, Episode 56

The Power of Humility in Growing A Great Culture Episode 56 with Chris and Mike, Menlo Innovations, Part 2 They talk about pairing and how it makes coming up with answers and working through problems faster. Because of the work they’re doing, pairing may make more sense. However, how could you change the way your team … Continue reading The Power of Humility in Growing A Great Culture, Episode 56

Flatness, Collaboration, and Translucency – 3 Keys to Productivity – Episode 55

Flatness, Collaboration, and Translucency – 3 Keys to Productivity.  Episode 55 with Chris and Mike, Menlo Innovations, Part 1 How does your org chart affect productivity? Does your culture really allow people to fail and make mistakes? How much of your team’s time is spent on gossip, rumor, guessing on strategy, conforming to policy, etc? … Continue reading Flatness, Collaboration, and Translucency – 3 Keys to Productivity – Episode 55

Your Organization Needs An Alignment, James Goebel, Part 4, Episode 52

This is the final episode with James Goebel, COO and Co-Founder of Menlo Innovations. Menlo is a software development firm in Ann Arbor, Michigan that has the mission of “ending human suffering in the world as it relates to technology™.” Part 4 highlights Alignment Company Secrets The Importance of “I don’t know” Come on, you … Continue reading Your Organization Needs An Alignment, James Goebel, Part 4, Episode 52