In this episode, Alan Page shares his insights on high-performing engineering teams, focusing on transparency, accountability, and psychological safety. Discover practical strategies to foster a culture of trust, effective communication, and continuous improvement.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and guest background

02:15 The importance of transparency in leadership

04:10 Modeling behavior and encouraging feedback

05:02 The origin of the triangle framework

05:50 Insights from leadership books and models

07:40 Pink’s Drive and the connection to team culture

09:22 Turning principles into actionable behaviors

10:20 Success stories and real-world examples

11:02 The role of transparency in team trust

12:01 Practicing transparency through regular meetings

13:04 Handling sensitive questions and building safety

14:43 The importance of leaders admitting mistakes

15:17 The value of regular one-on-ones and skip-levels

16:37 Involving team in hiring decisions

18:14 The significance of caring about team members

20:21 Navigating accountability extremes

21:17 Estimation and planning with probabilistic methods

23:38 Learning from missed deadlines and continuous improvement

26:02 Using red, yellow, green signals for project status

27:03 Closing remarks and resources

Host: R. Hunter Harris
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

Guest: Alan Page
https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-l-a-n/
https://angryweasel.substack.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ab-testing/id856528068

By Hunter Software Consulting
https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/