Podcast
Workflow
Hosted by Brian Faust & Tom Planer · EN
Workflow is the podcast that helps teams figure out the best way to work, collaborate, and get stuff done! Brought to you by Rindle.
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Episode 24: 5 tips for the accidental PM
Jan 2, 201900:33:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Workflow, Brian and Tom talk about 5 tips for the accidental PM. 00:41 Intro (Recur 2018) 04:06 What is an accidental PM 10:05 Tip #1: Don’t Just Manage - Lead 15:44 Tip #2: Plan collaboratively with your team 20:47 Tip #3: Pick A Process, Any Process 24:45 Tip #4: Focus on the Customers needs 26:32 Tip #5: Keep your promises 31:36 Tips for taking action Useful Links Recur ProfitWell Full Transcription https://hello.rindle.com/episode-24-5-tips-for-the-accidental-pm/
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Episode 23: Sub tasks (fireside chat)
Dec 12, 201800:31:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Workflow, Brian and Tom talk about sub tasks, fireside chat style. 00:44 Intro (Recur 2018) 03:15 What is fireside chat? 4:08 The different types of sub tasks 08:31 How we think about sub tasks for Rindle 10:42 Use cases for sub tasks 17:36 Assigning a primary task versus a sub task 20:44 Planning with sub tasks Useful Links Recur ProfitWell Full Transcription https://hello.rindle.com/episode-23-sub-tasks-fireside-chat/
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Episode 22: Are Gantt Charts dead?
Dec 5, 201800:36:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Workflow, Brian and Tom talk about if Gantt charts are dead or not. 00:41 Intro (Gantt, iPhone tip, Zoom Chrome Extension) 08:13 What is a Gantt chart? 12:32 The history of Gantt charts 15:30 Are Gantt Charts dead? 29:23 How Gantt charts are useful 33:04 Tips for taking action! Useful Links iPhone cursor trick Zoom Chrome Extension Henry Gantt's Book - Organizing Work - Free download Ganttchart.com - Evolution of the Gantt Chart Full Transcription https://hello.rindle.com/episode-22-are-gantt-charts-dead/
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Episode 21: 5 myths about more productive teams
Nov 28, 201800:30:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Workflow, Brian and Tom talk about 5 myths about more productive teams. 00:38 Intro 09:50 Myth #1: Harmony helps. Everyone should just get along 12:13 Myth #2: It’s good to mix it up your team. 15:02 Myth #3: Bigger is better. Larger groups will produce a better result 19:30 Myth #4: Working remote is less productive 25:00 Myth #5: Working longer hours will get more work done 28:33 Tips for taking action! Useful Links Episode 7: Working from home Episode 15: Is your team overworked? Episode 18: Why your team SHOULD disagree Full Transcription https://hello.rindle.com/episode-21-5-myths-about-more-productive-teams/
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Episode 20: Part 2 Documentation...the good, the bad, the ugly
Nov 21, 201800:25:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Workflow, Brian and Tom continue their conversation about creating documentation for projects. The good, the bad, and yes, the ugly! 00:41 Intro 01:07 How does Rindle document feature development? continued from Episode 19 05:23 Documentation for clients 15:59 Documenting rush projects 20:16 Tips for taking action! Full Transcription https://hello.rindle.com/episode-20-documentation-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly-part-2/
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Episode 19: Part 1 Documentation...the good, the bad, the ugly
Nov 14, 201800:26:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Workflow, Brian and Tom talk about creating documentation for projects. The good, the bad, and yes, the ugly! 00:46 What’s happening Brian and Tom (iPad Pro, Gantt) 05:31 Where we stand on documentation 12:54 How we structure our documentation at Rindle 17:57 How does Rindle document feature development? Full Transcription https://hello.rindle.com/episode-19-documentation-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly-part-1/
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Episode 18: Why your team SHOULD disagree
Nov 7, 201800:33:28Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Workflow, Brian and Tom talk about why your team SHOULD disagree. 00:40 What’s happening Brian and Tom (Coming soon in Rindle: Tasks, sales calls) 05:53 Topic intro 08:00 In a team meeting, each role has a different agenda 18:07 Team members will have different perspectives based on their personalities 22:00 Setting ground rules for discussions 30:23 Tips for taking action! Useful Links If Your Team Agrees on Everything, Working Together Is Pointless Full Transcription https://hello.rindle.com/episode-18-why-your-team-should-disagree/
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Episode 17: Idea management for teams
Oct 31, 201800:34:20Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Workflow, Brian and Tom talk about idea management for teams. 00:40 What’s happening Brian and Tom (movies, in-home tech ecosystems) 03:11 Workflow automation webinar details 06:50 Idea management intro 08:14 Make sure every idea is captured 22:33 Recruit other people to expand your ideas 24:00 Test ideas and fail quickly 28:08 Tips for taking action! Useful Links Workflow Automation: how to hack your process and get more done with robots Full Transcription https://hello.rindle.com/episode-17-idea-management-for-teams/
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Episode 16: 4 reasons PM methodologies fail
Oct 24, 201800:42:02Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Workflow, Brian and Tom talk about reasons PM Methodologies fail and how you can avoid it. 00:38 What’s happening Brian and Tom (movies, in-home tech ecosystems) 07:33 Inspiration behind this episode: Top 4 Reasons why your Project Management methodology Fails 08:24 1st reason: Complexity Creates Chaos 14:35 2nd reason: Process Overload 18:11 3rd reason: Too Much To Do, Too Little Time 23:33 4th reason: People, Politics, And Budget 29:12 Bring it back to the basics 37:55 Tips for taking action! Useful Links Top 4 Reasons why your Project Management methodology Fails Workflow episode 4: A baseline workflow for any team Workflow episode 5: Finding your meeting Rhythm Full Transcription https://hello.rindle.com/episode-16-4-reasons-pm-methodologies-fail/
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Episode 15: Is your team overworked?
Oct 17, 201800:31:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Workflow, Brian and Tom talk about signs that your team is overworked and how to prevent it. 00:38 What’s happening Brian and Tom (football and babies) 02:41 Inspiration behind this episode: 5 signs your team is overworked 04:01 The first sign: People are working nights, early mornings and weekends 09:35 The second sign: People are missing family commitments for the job 13:58 The third sign: People seem more emotional 16:27 The fourth sign: Quality decreases 19:07 The fifth sign: Voluntary turnover increases 23:16 Tips for taking action! Useful Links Halt and Catch Fire on Netflix Anthony Bourdain - Kitchen Confidential 5 Signs Your Team is Overworked - Entrepreneur.com Harvard Business Review: The Research Is Clear: Long Hours Backfire for People and for Companies Time, Quality, Cost – you can have any two Full Transcription https://hello.rindle.com/episode-15-is-your-team-overworked/
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