Join me in part two of my conversation with another pairing from Menlo Innovations, Mollie Callahan, High Tech Anthropologist and George Lund, Software Developer.
Does Your Structure Support Your Mission? Mollie and George of Menlo Innovations, Part 2
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 your company to support your purpose and the culture you’re hoping to encourage within your company?Continue reading Does Your Structure Support Your Mission? Mollie and George Pt 2
Join me in a conversation with another pairing from Menlo Innovations, Mollie Callahan, High Tech Anthropologist and George Lund, Software Developer.
Mollie Callahan and George Lund of Menlo Innovations
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. do your policies align with your purpose?Continue reading Align Purpose and Policies – Mollie and George Pt 1
Gauri Thergaonkar is the Community Manager for ZingTrain and has helped me set up all of my Zingerman’s interviews. I finally get her on the mic to get her perspective on life at Zingerman’s.
The Power of Humility in Growing A Great Culture Episode 56 with Chris and Mike, Menlo Innovations, Part 2
Chris Hutchins, and Mike Scoboria, Menlo Innovations Developers
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 works to align more with the results you’re looking to achieve?
Do your people feel free to ask questions, to be wrong, and to make mistakes
How many of people on your team say to themselves when they roll out of bed, “Sweet, I get to go to work today!”?
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Notes taken during editing
To have salaries known and to be wrong – trust is needed – how did you know it was true and not just a poster on the wall? Chris –
How long did it take you to believe their words? Mike a few months. Chris, a few months.
1408 – QQ Yes, this is a place where being vulnerable is ok. Asking possibly embarrassing questions is ok. – Chris Hutchins
1437 – What was hardest to get used to? Working as a teammate as a partner.
There is no privacy here. Some may not get used to it.
1705 – I ask about introverts and not using headphones. I like to escape to think about writing and getting certain tasks completed.
Having someone who knows a tool or program can be so much easier than simply searching Google.
It helps learn the transfer of knowledge. Explaining and teaching how you do something will help you learn it better. It also opens up conversations and brings out new ideas.
“I like that we’re trained in a broader variety of languages and skills.”
“Waking up in the morning and my energy level is a 9 out of a 10…even before my morning coffee because I work at Menlo. The challenges and the teamwork have him excited for accomplishing the tasks and goals ahead of him.” – Chris. He’s excited because “I want to work.” This is a huge testament to Menlo.
