#0109 - High performance organisations with Steve Spear

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Aug 30, 2024

In this conversation with Steve Spear, an expert in organizational performance and author of notable works like High Velocity Edge, he shares insights on fostering high-performance organizations. Steve discusses the importance of developmental leadership and collaborative problem-solving, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement. He critiques misconceptions about lean methodologies in software and warns against transactional thinking in business. Plus, he reveals how team size can affect productivity and shares historical examples of successful organizations.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

Understanding First-Time Quality in High-Stakes Organizations

04:36 • 3min

Rethinking Lean in Software Development

07:11 • 19min

The Pitfalls of Transactional Thinking in Business

25:47 • 5min

The Paradox of Team Size and Productivity

30:59 • 9min

Exploring High-Performance Organizations Through History

39:56 • 2min