Work Processes

In the final episode of 2022, Julie and Andrew discuss different aspects of project management, such as Agile vs. Waterfall methodology, the importance of standups and project meetings, and assigning points to projects. They also talk about the different tools they use and how Andrew's current approach at Podia differs from his past. Finally, Andrew asks for guest recommendations to do a more in-depth dive into Agile.
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[2:04] Julie begins to explain her work process to Andrew before the pair tear off into a tangent on Agile vs Watefall methodology
[07:15] Julie talks about she points stories and Andrew reveals he doesn't use a point system currently, but has in the past. What are your thoughts on changing story points?
[13:02] Retros anyone? Andrew and Julie talk about project meetings and how to make sure everyone is able to contribute and the tools they use for them.
[16:39] Andrew talks about the way he is currently working at Podia and how it's a bit different from how he's worked in the past.
[19:30] Do product managers need to be technical? Who should assign points to projects?
[23:30] Standups! Andrew doesn't have a lot of meetings and Julie details the types of meetings she usually has. Andrew also reveals why he wakes up at 4:30am each morning.
[26:49] Andrew knows this wasn't the greatest explanations of Agile and opens the door to any guests interested in coming on the show to do a deep dive on Agile.

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Andrew Mason
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Andrew Mason
Senior Product Developer at Podia, co-host of the Remote Ruby podcast, and co-editor of the Ruby Radar newsletter
Julie J
Host
Julie J
Software developer at Codecademy
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