Byte-Sized L&D

GitHub remote first approach - what can we learn from it?

The episode of Byte-sized L&D with hosts Donna and Yakov Lasker explores remote work dynamics, focusing on GitHub's pioneering remote-first approach. GitHub emphasizes asynchronous communication, inclusive culture, and results over presence. They effectively use tools, cultural norms, and intentional connection points to maintain collaboration and employee engagement, offering insights for other organizations considering remote or hybrid models.#GitHub, #RemoteWork, #AsynchronousCommunication, #InclusiveCulture, #EmployeeEngagement, #HybridModels, #Collaboration

7 Phrases that make giving feedback easier

In this episode of Byte-sized L&D, hosts Donna and Yakov discuss effective feedback strategies, introducing seven impactful phrases to enhance feedback delivery. These include "This is a great start," "I noticed," "At the same time," "Even more," and "Based on the data points I have." They emphasize the importance of language in facilitating constructive, non-defensive conversations that lead to genuine improvement.#feedback, #communication, #leadership, #improvement, #coaching, #language, #podcast

Debate Skills as Leadership Development

Debating techniques can significantly enhance leadership skills by fostering strategic thinking and effective communication. Yakov Lasker emphasizes how skills such as framing issues, understanding hard and soft lines, model-building, and first principles thinking transform leaders' decision-making and team alignment. Effective leaders prioritize improving thought quality over winning arguments, creating environments where ideas and people thrive.#debate, #leadership, #communication, #strategicthinking, #decisionmaking, #teamalignment, #firstprinciples

To Quit or Not to Quit - Navigating Burnout in the Workplace

Donna and Yakov Lasker discuss burnout on their podcast "Byte-Sized L&D," exploring whether quitting is the right solution. They introduce the Areas of Worklife model, encompassing workload, control, reward, community, fairness, and values. Evaluating these areas can help identify changes to improve work conditions or indicate when it's time to leave.#burnout, #worklife, #quitting, #podcast, #workplacewellness, #mentalhealth, #careerdecisions

How University Students Use AI - Anthropic research

The CoLeague Experience - Explore, learn, Share
 
In a discussion on "Byte-Sized L&D," hosts Donna and Yakov Lasker explore a study analyzing how university students use AI systems like Claude AI in academia. The study reveals STEM students, particularly in Computer Science, dominate AI interactions. Students employ AI for various tasks using four interaction styles, raising questions about skill development and academic integrity. The researchers emphasize the need for discipline-specific AI integration and teaching AI literacy. They highlight both constructive uses and potential misuse, advocating for thoughtful adaptation as AI reshapes education.#AIinEducation, #UniversityStudents, #ComputerScience, #AcademicIntegrity, #AILiteracy, #STEMEducation, #ClaudeAI

Listen, Learn, Innovate - How Podcasts Are Reshaping Technical Knowledge

Donna and Yakov discuss how tech professionals leverage podcasts as effective learning tools. They share personal experiences where podcasts provided insights into complex tech concepts like Retrieval-Augmented Generation and vector embeddings, which they later applied successfully at work. They emphasize podcasts' role in filling knowledge gaps during everyday activities, recommending intentional listening and interdisciplinary exploration to maximize learning opportunities.#SpotifyLnD, #TechLearning, #Podcasts, #Innovation, #TechnicalKnowledge, #RetrievalAugmentedGeneration, #VectorEmbeddings

The Musk Mirage - Why ’Hardcore’ Leadership is Harming Business

Yakov Lasker critiques the glorification of ruthless management exemplified by Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter (now X), which inspired similar harsh tactics across tech companies. Lasker argues this approach breeds fear, stifles innovation, and harms long-term success. He advocates for empathetic leadership, highlighting successful examples like Satya Nadella at Microsoft and Brian Chesky at Airbnb, who prioritize collaboration and employee well-being over excessive pressure.

Company Culture as the most powerful marketing tool

In this episode of Byte-sized L&D, the hosts explore how internal company culture serves as a powerful marketing tool. They discuss the significance of employee engagement, internal marketing strategies, and the impact of company culture on customer perception. The conversation highlights actionable steps for improving workplace culture, emphasizing authentic employee experiences as key to business success and differentiation.

Self-organizing teams - does it work?

The Byte-Sized L&D podcast explores self-organizing teams in IT, discussing their roots in Agile and Lean methodologies. Such teams, known for autonomy and creative problem-solving, face challenges like coordination and accountability. Success requires trust, servant leadership, and a supportive culture. Companies like Spotify, Amazon, and Netflix exemplify effective implementation, highlighting innovation and agility benefits.

Agile is not what you thought - Manifesto explained

Two speakers discuss frustrations with Agile methodology, highlighting how it often devolves into excessive meetings and rigid processes, termed "Agile Theatre." They emphasize that true Agile prioritizes values over procedures, focusing on effective delivery and collaboration. The conversation underscores the importance of understanding Agile's core principles for meaningful implementation, emphasizing trust, flexibility, and continuous improvement.