Make Life Work: Recent Episodes
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This is a sample (bonus) episode of Si’s latest side project called PETALS. It’s a framework for helping teams continuously improve their health with quick and regular metrics to discuss.
To demonstrate the power of PETALS and how to think about the five key factors, Si reflects daily on some tips and advice for other teams to hopefully benefit.
Follow the journey in your preferred podcast app - all links at https://petals.team/snapshots/
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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
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The one when Si talks to Andy and Dan about shouting at clouds, working with 80s TV in the background and road trips to Roswell and Walsall.
Show Notes* Andy Clarke * Dan Davies * Malarkey on Mastodon * Match of the Day alternative on GB News * Andy's toot about designs people hate * Emma Bodger - TV and film producer * Cheeky Condiment - Andy's latest project, launches 1 April (no joke!)
CreditsGuest edited by Adrian Lansdown
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Show Notes @IanLurie on Twitter * Ian on Linkedin * @IanLurie on Mastodon * Pro Tip*: Tinder your inbox with SparkMail * Time blocking explained
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- Montserrat-Cano.com
- Montserrat on Twitter
- Montserrat on LinkedIn
- Montserrat on Mastodon
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Show Notes
- Adrian http://Lansdown.com
- Cal Newport - Author of Deep Work, Study Hacks Blog
- Before you continue to YouTube
- Cal Newport
- Home Assistant
- Frigate NVR
- USB Accelerator | Coral
- Things app
- Reeder by Reedwise
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- Sam's Instagram (and #inktober)
- Mike's 2022 in review
- Behind The Source podcast
- jQuery Behind The Source
- Mike's cargo bike (and transporting Christmas tree)
- Drink and Draw podcast
- OnTheSide Slack community
- Si’s new Weekly Youtube
- Post On Site, Syndicate Everywhere (POSSE)
- Mike's new website
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