Analytical

Are people that hope, delusional? Or is it a super-power for remaining calm, Zen and staying positive against all odds? In a somewhat touchy-feely episode of Analytical we look at what it means to hope and why hope matters. With John Chidgey. Support Analytical on Patreon Episode Gold Producers: 'r', Steven Bridle, Kellen Frodelius-Fujimoto and Steve Branam. Episode Silver Producers: Mitch...

Some Managers can manage. Some Leaders can lead. Some can do both...but what does it mean to truly be a Leader? More importantly, do you actually need to be hired and told you're a leader...or can you just step up...and Lead? With John Chidgey. Support Analytical on Patreon Episode Gold Producers: 'r', Steven Bridle and Kellen Frodelius-Fujimoto. Episode Silver Producers: Mitch Biegler...

With the advent of Machine Learning and Large Language Models, the temptation is to use existing search engines AI results to find facts to inform us about something. We dive into the differences between Truth and Fact and in this context, whether you should trust what the Search engines tell you. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Fact vs Truth AI Edition Support Analytical on Patreo...

The concept of value has always struck me as odd. Let's pull apart what it actually means, how human it is, and what actually matters when thinking about value. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Value Definition Support Analytical on Patreon Episode Gold Producers: 'r' and Steven Bridle. Episode Silver Producers: Mitch Biegler, Shane O'Neill, Lesley, Jared Roman, Joel...

When attempting to gather consensus, assuming that silence means consent might not be the best way to get the right outcome. We look at how to be open, respectful and what consensus really requires. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Silence is Golden Support Analytical on Patreon Episode Gold Producers: 'r' and Chip Salzenberg. Episode Silver Producers: Mitch Biegler, John Wh...

Showing activity is considered by many to be THE critical pre-requisite to managing their teams productivity. What if they're wrong? With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Analytical Episode 23: Metrics Support Analytical on Patreon Episode Gold Producer: 'r'. Episode Silver Producers: Mitch Biegler, John Whitlow, Joseph Antonio, Kevin Koch, Oliver Steele and Shane O'Neill...

The Coronavirus, COVID19, SARS-CoV-2, is the biggest global crisis many generations have faced. Through our increasingly enforced social distancing and isolation, I've witnessed something unexpected that's not what you think. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Join The Engineered Network Slack Support Analytical on Patreon Episod...

Whilst Pivot is a more recent terminology often used in the context of a startup, it applies equally to many aspects of our lives, our endeavours or our own groups within companies of all sizes. We look at when, how, why and importantly if you should pivot and what the cost might be if you do. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: The Truth About A Startup Pivot Support Analytical on Pat...

When you're asked to direct a group of people sometimes you aren't their direct manager. In those cases you're expected to influence without authority. We look at how it's different, why it's hard and how you can go about it. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: 5 Ways To Influence Without Authority Support Analytical on Patreon Episode sponsor: Clubhouse: Looking fo...

Steve Jobs once said, the best ideas have to win. We unpack what that actually means in practice and ultimately look at how you can tell what the best idea actually can look like. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Analytical Episode 2: Confpetence Steve Jobs at D8 Conference 2010 Quote - 62:35 Support Analytical on Patreon Episode sponsor: Clubhouse: Looking for an easy to use softwa...

When you're delivering a project understanding who the actual owner is or owners are is crucial. We look at how to figure that out, and how to tell projects that can't figure that out. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Project Owner Definition Support Analytical on Patreon Episode sponsor: Clubhouse: Looking for an easy to use software development project management solution...

We dive into why familiarity seems to breed contempt, why first impressions are the most misleading and demonstrate my Latin is terrible. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Apuleius Familiarity Breeds Contempt Support Analytical on Patreon Episode sponsor: Clubhouse: Looking for an easy to use software development project management solution that everyone in an organisation can use? C...

In every broad discipline it's become impossible for one person to be competent in all aspects. Organisationally speaking, we look at how we could ensure a collective competency is maintained. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: The Four Oxen and the Lion Control System Space: Nobody is Competent, We Are All Human Analytical Episode 2: Confpetence Support Analytical on Patreon Epis...

There's always something that someone expects you to care about, but the dimensions of care we put our energy into can make or break us. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Care Support Analytical on Patreon Episode sponsor: Many Tricks: If you’re looking for some Mac software that can do Many Tricks remember to specifically visit the URL below for more information about thei...

Looking at how maintenance teams function can reveal a lot about the system they're maintaining. We dive in the consequences of poor design and long term operational costs. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Teamwork Metrics Support Analytical on Patreon Episode sponsor: Many Tricks: If you’re looking for some Mac software that can do Many Tricks remember to specifically vis...

With operational technology relying more and more on desktop computer platforms for control and monitoring, just how much can be put in the cloud safely? With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Looking Down from the Clouds Support Analytical on Patreon Episode sponsor: Many Tricks: If you’re looking for some Mac software that can do Many Tricks remember to specifically visit the URL...

Understanding yourself and self reflection can be good thing, but it can go too far. How far is far enough and how do you know when to stop? With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Self-Awareness What is Self-Awareness and Why Does it Matter? Support Analytical on Patreon Episode sponsor: Many Tricks: If you’re looking for some Mac software that can do Many Tricks remember to specifi...

Lists can be a great way of tracking things to do and random thoughts and ideas. But if they're abused they can drag you down into list-hell. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: The Duchess of Padua Support Analytical on Patreon

Purpose and Passion are inter-related but in ways that might not be obvious at first glance. We unpack why purpose is critical and how it changes everything. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Pragmatic Episode 10 Passion Over Academic Proof Support Analytical on Patreon

Some people are obsessed with the tools they use to get the job done. How much better is the best tool vs the right tool and how much time should be spend seeking out the perfect tool for the job? With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Gear Acquisition Syndrome Support Analytical on Patreon

There are creators, consumers and regurgitators of knowledge and information. Which and you? And why I think you should spend at some of your time creating something. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Creativity Definition Support Analytical on Patreon Episode sponsor: Makers4Good: Makers4Good are an innovative company based in Palo Alto, California and they’ve recently released the...

Risk assessments are a critical part of engineering, but overly sensitive ones can paralyse an organisation. We look at how to make risk assessments useful and how to avoid some of the pitfalls. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Risk definition Support Analytical on Patreon Episode sponsor: Makers4Good: Makers4Good are an innovative company based in Palo Alto, California and they’ve...

What do Vinyl and CDs and Candles and LED Bulbs share in common? We explore the differences between better, and simple nostalgia. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Is the sound on vinyl records better than on CDs or DVDs? Support Analytical on Patreon Episode sponsor: Makers4Good: Makers4Good are an innovative company based in Palo Alto, California and they’ve recently released the H...

Giving and accepting feedback to and from your manager or direct reports or even your peers is sometimes a missed opportunity. We explore how to make feedback useful again. With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Ad nauseam Support Analytical on Patreon Episode sponsor: Makers4Good: Makers4Good are an innovative company based in Palo Alto, California and they’ve recently released the HELIO...

Metrics can be very useful if they are carefully chosen. Badly chosen metrics can do more harm than good, so how can you tell the difference? With John Chidgey. Links of potential interest: Metrics Definition Support Analytical on Patreon