Si Jobling

PETALS

Education EN ↓ 62 episodes

PETALS is a framework developed by Si Jobling to help teams continuously improve based on 5 key factors: Productivity EnjoymentTeamworkLearning Serenity This podcast follows the journey as PETALS grows with new tips, techniques and progress.

Author

Si Jobling

Category

Education

Podcast website

petals.team

Latest episode

Jun 17, 2026

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Episodes

Do you all know your success metrics? 📈 15.05.2024

Today we talk about success metrics; what they are, does your team know them all and how to keep an eye on them. Read transcript

What the merch? 👕 14.05.2024

Today, I talk about going down an unexpected rabbit role on PETALS merch, looking at options and possible designs based on some recent feedback and comments. SHOW NOTES https://sidrian.teemill.com https://printful.com Support PETALS by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/petals Find out more at https://petals.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Read transcrip...

Planning ahead with PETALS 👉 13.05.2024

Today, I consider the idea of using PETALS as a planning tool as well as a reflecting framework, taking into consideration the balance between all five factors. Recorded with Shure MV-7 and iPhone 13 Produced with Descript: https://sijobling.com/descript Hashtags: #PETALS #Snapshots #productivity Support PETALS by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/petals Find out more at...

The myth of 10% time 🗓️ 10.05.2024

How much time do you actually spend learning every month? Based on my research, not many people do get much but there are some nice tricks to protect your 10% time that I've learned over the past few weeks. petals #snapshots #10percent #learning Produced with Descript: http://sijobling.com/descript Recorded on Shure MV-7 with iPhone 13 mounted Support PETALS by contributing to their tip jar: https...

Reading into team scores 📊 09.05.2024

Today I talk a bit more about how you can use PETALS in your retrospectives and team meetings to observe themes or outliers across people, how the factors can overlap but also how to use PETALS scores to identify obvious actions too. petals #snapshots #retrospectives Produced with Descript: http://sijobling.com/descript Recorded on Shure MV-7 with iPhone 13 mounted Support PETALS by contributing t...

Creating better comms channels 💬 08.05.2024

Today I talk about connecting with stakeholders, identifying where there may be any potential gaps in comms and how to connect teams with in a more efficient manner. Team Onion by Emily Weber https://teamonion.works/ Support PETALS by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/petals Find out more at https://petals.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Read transcript

Learning from podcasts 🎙️ 07.05.2024

Today I talk about how I like to learn from podcasts, when it's most convenient for me and I'm in the right mood. SHOW NOTES Above/Board about Fathom https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/above-board/id1487858811?i=1000653242268 Try Fathom out for your web analytics needs with my referral link: https://sijobling.com/fathom Digital Necromancy (DTNS 4763) on Daily Tech News Show https://fountain.fm/...

Personal PETALS reflections 🪞 03.05.2024

On Fridays, I like to use the #PETALS framework to reflect on my week with personal ratings and annotations as to why. THIS was the origins of PETALS that evolved into a team exercise but it still brings value to me after 2 years of habitually doing it. Support PETALS by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/petals Find out more at https://petals.pinecast.co This podcast is...

"I didn't know that" 🙀 02.05.2024

Today we talk about some of those wonderful conversation starters you get from running a PETALS health check, with some common triggers and outcomes to encourage healthier teamwork. Read transcript

How do you recharge your battery? 🪫 01.05.2024

Today, we talk some more about serenity, some more examples of how to manage it and recharge your battery. Read transcript

Tools of our (tech) trade ⚒️ 30.04.2024

Today I talk about using suitable tools for your team, and how you can't assume everyone is familiar with tools you're quite familiar with. SHOW NOTES Microsoft Copilot https://copilot.microsoft.com Trello https://trello.com Support PETALS by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/petals Find out more at https://petals.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecas...

The power of a good coach 📋 29.04.2024

Today I talk about the benefits of having a good coach in your world, whether it's professional, life or other areas, to help you learn about yourself and what your focus areas should be. SHOW NOTES Derby County promoted back to EFL Championship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihWiCjmwyuI Coaching with Adrian Lansdown https://adrianlansdown.com Support PETALS by contributing to their tip jar: http...

Fixed focus time goals 🥅 26.04.2024

Today we talk about finding focus time in a busy calendar, using recurring calendar items during your most productive periods and setting goals for those slots. I also advise an open calendar strategy for transparency with team mates and colleagues so they're also aware of where your focus time is and what for. Support PETALS by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/petals F...

Retros against humanity 🃏 25.04.2024

Today we talk about a unique retrospective format inspired by Cards Against Humanity called Retros Against Humanity. I share my experience of using this format with a team, emphasising the importance of team dynamics and creating a fun and engaging atmosphere during retrospectives. SHOW NOTES Retros Against Humanity Instructions - https://www.boxuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/box-uk-retros-agai...

Slack canvas notes for 1:1's 👥 24.04.2024

Today, I provide a little productivity hack for improving your 1:1's with Slack canvas notes. Support PETALS by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/petals Find out more at https://petals.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/petals/e359c690-e056-4f26-b63d-e4a5afc88857 This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Read transcript

Overcoming imposter syndrome 🙊 23.04.2024

Today, we talk about challenging those little demons that might be holding you back from making decisions or asking for help to get the results you want. Read transcript

The Box Ticker ✅ 22.04.2024

Today, I talk about the "box ticker" of PETALS - virtually a full sweep of all the factors - as we onboarded our first real user to the PETALS app. Sign up now at https://petals.team/app for your personal invite link. Support PETALS by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/petals Find out more at https://petals.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/f...

PETALS, Spotify or Atlassian? 🤷 19.04.2024

Today, we talk about the differences between PETALS, Spotify Health Check and Atlassian's Health Monitor along with when you might use them. Spotify Squad Health Check https://engineering.atspotify.com/2014/09/squad-health-check-model/ Atlassian Team Health Monitor https://www.atlassian.com/team-playbook/health-monitor Support PETALS by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/...

Behavioural or technical growth 🌱 18.04.2024

Do you need to grow technically or behaviourally? They aren't mutually exclusive but, depending on your career tenure or your own skills, it's worth considering some different angles on what to learn next. Support PETALS by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/petals Find out more at https://petals.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/peta...

What is your team vision? 🔭 17.04.2024

Today, we talk about team visions - a workshop you can go through to understand TOGETHER what your purpose is, how well you know your products and, more importantly, whether you're on all the same page. Product Vision Board Miro template https://miro.com/app/dashboard/?tpTemplate=8cb7dbc1-1514-43f2-8bfe-c740302832b7&isCustom=false&share_link_id=771163745699 Support PETALS by contributing t...

Does this need to be a meeting? 📅 16.04.2024

Have you ever wondered whether a meeting was necessary? And maybe what you could be doing with that time? Let's think about maximising #productivity on some questionable meetings. Support PETALS by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/petals Find out more at https://petals.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/petals/236d49af-1833-4b09-8f6c...

Enjoy some down time 🏝️ 15.04.2024

Following a spa break at Kettering Hotel & Spa on Friday, there are several beneifts from taking some down time away from work every now and then. This is your call to action to use your holiday allowance. Support PETALS by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/petals Find out more at https://petals.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedb...

Focus feedback time ⏲️ 12.04.2024

Today, we talk about getting feedback from team mates, how to make sure you've got something to work with and what to do when you don't really know someone. Read transcript

Moonshot objectives 🌙 11.04.2024

Today, Si talks about the L in PETALS - Learning - reflecting on some training this week about setting objectives, making sure they're in a good format and how to consider the ultimate "moonshot" goal for a real stretch. Support PETALS by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/petals Find out more at https://petals.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.co...

Why is serenity so important? 🧘 10.04.2024

Today, we talk about the S in PETALS - Serenity - why it's important in the workplace, along with some real world examples of how it surfaced through some conversations from yesterday. Support PETALS by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/petals Find out more at https://petals.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/petals/1b482855-1439-44cd...

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