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The SDG Podcast NetworkOther peoples codeWhether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, understanding and working with code written by others is a skill every programmer must master. The podcasters discuss the strategies, challenges, and invaluable lessons that come with analyzing and collaborating on someone else's codebase.2023-08-0748 min
The SDG Podcast NetworkAI Copyright ConundrumHow will the future of AI affect copyright licensing? The podcasters discuss this conundrum as it pertains to intellectual property, movies, athletes & more!2023-07-2843 min
The SDG Podcast NetworkStaying in the pocket with vanilla techHow do you know when to use bleeding-edge technology? Sometimes the right decision means sticking with what you know and using vanilla technology.2023-07-2142 min
The SDG Podcast Network5 stages of QA readiness
5 stages of QA readiness
5 stages of QA readiness
Jul 14, 2023The podcasters are joined by SDG consultant, Akila Kavo to discuss Quality Automation. What challenges the QA industry, how will AI impact it & how to prepare to test!
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The SDG Podcast Network5 Stages of QA ReadinessThe podcasters are joined by SDG consultant, Akila Kavo to discuss Quality Automation. What challenges the QA industry, how will AI impact it & how to prepare to test!2023-07-1450 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkAvoiding Mediocrity
Avoiding Mediocrity
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The SDG Podcast NetworkAvoiding MediocrityThe podcasters discuss avoiding mediocrity. What types of people should you surround yourself with and what should you be doing to avoid being mediocre?2023-07-0539 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkHow roles have changed in tech
How roles have changed in tech
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The SDG Podcast NetworkHow roles have changed in techThe podcasters discuss how roles in technology have changed over time. How do waterfall and agile methodologies play into changing roles?2023-06-2648 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkBoard Gaming
Board Gaming
2023-06-1600 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkBoard GamingThe podcasters discus board gaming. Gateway games, their favorites, and how can be helpful in the workplace!2023-06-1600 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkAI Governance vs. FreedomThe podcasters talk about the balance between establishing safeguards to prevent evil AI, while fostering a climate for creativity and innovation to create AI that will be a boon to humanity.2023-06-0900 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkOpen Source North RecapThe podcasters talk about their time at the recent Open Source North conference!2023-06-0200 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkDevOps 101The podcasters are joined by 2 SDG consultants as they talk all things DevOps. What it is, why you should have a DevOps expert on your team & their favorite anti-patterns.2023-05-2700 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkCloud Anti-PatternsThe podcaster discuss cloud anti-patterns. From DevOps to security tools and more the podcasters dive into the top anti-patterns.2023-05-1100 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkThe Right to Repair ActThe Right to Repair Act has the potential to affect everything from John Deere tractors to Apple iPhones. The podcasters discuss what this is and how it could affect the technology industry.2023-05-0500 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkDecision FatigueBeing a consultant, there are so many decisions that need to be made and important ones that we sometimes have to make for our clients. This can lead to decision fatigue. The podcasters discuss what it is, how it affects people, and what to do to combat it.2023-05-0100 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkJob SecurityThe podcasters share their personal experiences with job security, specifically in consulting. What is it, how do you market yourself and what can you do to stay relevant in an evolving industry?2023-04-2100 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkKnowing your audience and speaking their languageThe podcasters talk about insights and strategies for identifying your audience's needs and tailoring your message to resonate with them.2023-04-1400 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkGetting outside of your comfort zoneYour comfort zone is a safe place to be, but you don't learn, grow, and level up unless you step outside, into the unknown. Sometimes the willingness to embrace discomfort can differentiate a good consultant from a great one.2023-03-3100 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkWhat does success look like?How do you define the success of a project? Who decides if the project is successful?2023-03-2400 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkAn introduction to ChatGPTAn intro to Chat GPT: why it isn't Skynet, how to use it to help with chores, why is there such a media craze about it.. and is it going to take our jobs?!2023-03-1700 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkThe Road to ConsultingThe podcasters discuss the many jobs that led them to the IT industry and consulting at SDG!2023-03-1300 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkAn introduction to Low CodeWhat is Low Code? What does it do for us? How does it fit in with development projects? How does it solve business problems? Why is it a good thing? Some of these questions may be answered in this podcast!2023-03-0300 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkTurning business data into business intelligenceHow do you get started on the path to making business decisions with data to back it up? The podcasters discuss how to turn business data into business intelligence.2023-02-2400 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkUtilizing WisdomHow do you know Wisdom when you see it? And how do you use it to avoid common mistakes. How can you get other people do the same?2023-02-2000 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkDefining DoneIt's important to know where the finish line is, not just for a project, but for a set of tasks, user stories, sprints, and in your personal life! We go through how to define "done"2023-02-0600 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkHow do you know when you need more help?No one can do all of the things all of the time... so, whether you are a team of one or 100, how do you know when you need to add headcount and get some help?2023-01-2700 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkFinishing strongMaking a first impression is important. Making a lasting impression by finishing strong may even be more important.2023-01-2000 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkPlans, plans and more plansThe podcasters talk about plans! When to make them, when to change them, and when abandoned them completely. And also, what's wrong with "winging it"?2023-01-1700 minThe SDG Podcast Network2022 Year in reviewIt's the last podcast of the year and the podcasters reflect on all the things that happened in 2022!2022-12-1600 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkSpecial Edition: AWS re:Invent RecapThe podcasters come to you with a special edition episode; the AWS re:Invent recap. Chad is joined by SDG'ers who attended the conference to give you a detailed insiders look into the conference, favorite parts and tips for new comers.2022-12-1300 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkInfluential BooksThe podcasters talk about their picks of books that have had a positive influence and them personally, as a tech, and as a consultant.2022-11-2300 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkWhen do you use bleeding edge technologyWhen is the next big thing the right thing? Bleeding edge tech is a risk, but sometimes it is a risk worth taking. How do you approach bringing brand new tech into production?2022-11-1452 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkOver-hyped technology & other thingsIn quite possibly the greatest thing to have ever been recorded, the podcasters talk about hype in general and hype in technology.2022-11-0455 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkA Developers POV: moving from waterfall to agileWhen the business is used to a traditional waterfall process how does a team move into an agile development process? Here are some tips from a developer's POV on how to make that transition as smooth as possible.2022-10-2800 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkHow to give a great product demoEffective Demo's are critical. Whether they happen as part of Scrum or just demoing in general, we talk about our thoughts, success, and a few failures!2022-10-2100 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkThe Virtue of PatienceThe podcasters dig into patience. Why it's valuable to practice patience, especially as a consultant.2022-10-1400 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkConsulting as a CareerThe podcasters try to shed some light on Consulting. What it is, the pros and cons, and why it might not be for everyone.2022-10-1050 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkGetting started with User ResearchIn part 2 of our User Research journey, User Research expert Melanie Sorensen joins us again to talk about User Research methods and tools and to answer many many questions!2022-09-3000 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkGiving and receiving criticismHow does one deliver bad news, negative feedback and criticism? Clare joins us as we try to determine the best way to be honest when it could hurt.2022-09-2300 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkImposter Syndrome and how to deal with itAn "Imposter" pretends to be something they are not, until they can no longer hide their incompetence and are found out. Imposter syndrome is the fear that you are not competent enough to succeed, and are therefore an imposter. How do we deal with this and come out triumphant in the end?2022-09-1600 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkThe modern logging landscapeThe logging landscape has evolved from the near past of files on the web server to the rich logging frameworks and cloud logging tools that we know today. The podcasters discuss the importance of logging and some philosophical takes on the what, when and why of modern logging.2022-09-0900 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkConnecting beyond the screenWorking from home taught us it was possible to connect remotely but as we get used to the new normal of a hybrid workforce, how do we go beyond the screen to connect?2022-09-0255 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkHanging in there when things are toughThere are good days and bad days, but when work gets tough and becomes all bad days, how do you hang in there and make it to the finish line?2022-08-2600 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkUser ResearchSDG's Melanie Sorensen joins us to talk about user research. Why it is critical for UI/UX design and for an organization to really know their customers and users, and how they work.2022-08-1900 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkA Counterintuitive Approach to ConsultingA gentleman named Mark Manson wrote a book called: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck!, on this episode we apply the mostly counter-intuitive wisdom to consulting. If you hear many bleeps, those are the times that we said the word duck. I swear!2022-08-0900 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkChanges in the Dev-Ops SceneryWhat's new in Dev-Ops? The podcasters dive into the history of Dev-Ops, automating infrastructure with code, and deploying and maintaining services and features in cloud architectures.2022-07-2900 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkMaking and Breaking RulesToday we talk about rules. How important are they? Do we need them? Should we break the rules? What is the impact rules have on our lives?2022-07-2600 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkLife lessons from Dungeons & DragonsRPG (Role Playing Game) enthusiast Steve Bunda joins us to talk about the benefits of playing Dungeons and Dragons we can take into the real world. Lessons in teamwork, soft-skills, leadership and more!2022-07-1556 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkAgile Anti-PatternsThe Podcasters are joined by one of our Agile/Scrum experts to talk about stuff not to do in an agile project.2022-07-1156 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkDo generational differences really matter?The Generation X podcasters chat with a Millennial and a Gen-Z'er to figure out if we need to do anything as members of different generations to work better together.2022-07-0156 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkFostering and Maintaining ConnectionsIt's all about connections! So how do you connect with your team, company, and coworkers? How do you maintain that feeling of connection? How do you maintain connections in a hybrid work setting? We discuss all of this and more!2022-06-2300 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkSetting ExpectationsExpectations: How we can keep from disappointing ourselves and others for failing to predict the future.2022-06-2100 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkConferences: Are they worth it?Is attending a tech conference worth it? We talk to Jeff Urban about Tech Conferences from the perspective of an attendee, speaker, and organizer and share our experiences.2022-06-1051 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkWhen you feel UndervaluedFeeling undervalued, under appreciated, underpaid, and/or under-recognized. The podcasters adopt as positive an attitude as possible and try to figure out how to know when your feelings are justified or if you are just being paranoid, expecting too much or misreading the situation.2022-06-0348 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkGetting Started with Indoor and Outdoor GardeningIn the pursuit of the ultimate BLT sandwich, Brien Coffield joins us to talk about getting started with indoor or outdoor gardening.2022-05-2744 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkFads in Technology and BusinessThe podcasters talk about fads. Business fads, tech fads, and other fads. We may have mistaken some trends for fads, so I guess we are talking about trends as well.2022-05-2058 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkJoining the Data EvolutionThe Podcasters lean on a few of our data people to understand the evolution of data, data literacy, and joining the new world of Data in the cloud.2022-05-1654 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkBuilding a Great Team Part 3: Norming & PerformingIn the third and final part of our series on building a great team, Nick Bruecken joins us to talk about coming together as a well oiled machine that gets it done and how to keep it that way.2022-05-0550 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkBuilding a Team Part Two: Storming & NormingPart 2 of a 3 part series on building a great team with Nick Bruecken.
Storming: Now that you have formed, how do you finish "Storming" to get everyone settled into their roles and how the team will operate, and then move on to "Norming" where the team is operating as well oiled machine?2022-04-2850 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkBuilding a Team Part 1: Forming & StormingPart 1 of a 3 part series on building a great team with Nick Bruecken.
Forming and Storming: How do you field and form a team to get everyone on board and heading in the right direction and ready to work on your project or initiative? As a team member, what can you do to help the process along?2022-04-2253 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkTalking Frontend DevelopmentWe ask Danny from the JavaScript practice a lot of questions about the latest stuff in the world of Front End Development.2022-04-1555 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkLearning from Comic Books and MoviesWhat have we learned from Comics and Comic Book Movies? Anything? Everything? Listen as the Podcasters dive into life lessons taught from their favorite superheros.2022-04-0757 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkInterviews and InterviewingWe have quite a bit of experience among the podcasters doing interviews and being interviewed. Listen as we discuss interview hot topics, tips and horror stories of our past interviews.2022-04-0457 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkQuestioning your way to successAsking the right questions of the right people at the right time are critical for a project to be successful. Gucci joins us to share her experiences as a BA and Scrum Master to answer our questions about questions.2022-03-2450 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkBoundariesWe talk about identifying, setting, and keep boundaries at work. Not just work-life balance, but also protecting your productivity and focus. Boundaries for yourself and your team.2022-03-1855 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkOrganizational Change ManagementWe are joined by one of our seasoned project and program expert Jim Rathe to talk about how to make change happen in an organization.2022-03-0955 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkAll about riskWhat is an actual "Risk" to a project? What do you put in that risk box on a status report? Jen Deutsch one of our seasoned project delivery people helps us figure this out.2022-03-0100 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkGoing Slow in a HurryFast is fine, but accuracy is everything: Wyatt Earp basically said that the people who win are the ones who can take their time the fastest. How does that apply to work? We try to figure that out.2022-02-2400 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkCreating Special MomentsCreating special moments for your team to brighten the day and help each other connect. Or just because it is fun.2022-02-1050 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkManaging BurnoutWhat is burnout? How does it happen? Why does it happen? How can you avoid it? How can you recover from it? Today we talk all about burnout from every perspective we can think of and explain it to Chad, who is apparently immune.2022-02-0755 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkHow did you get to where you are today?In this exciting episode, we talk about what we do for a living and what got us here - doing the jobs we do now in the tech world.2022-01-3153 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkAvoiding DocumentationIs documentation really necessary? Today we talk about how much is too much. We also discuss why documentation and knowledge capture are important and that we should do it even it's not our favorite.2022-01-1948 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkGet to Know the SDG PodcastersEven though it's officially season two, do you know the podcasters? Well, let them introduce themselves. If you want to learn more, this is the episode for you!2022-01-1455 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkSeason 1: the 2021 Year in ReviewThe last 'Cast' of season 1! We talk about the highlights of 2021 and reflect on all the stuff we dug in to.2021-12-2053 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkGame Day: Day 1 of ReleaseWhen "Done" happens and the product is delivered, what is day 1 like? Whatever you are unleashing on the business or customers, how do you make sure things go well for day 1, and what do you do when surprises happen?2021-12-1650 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkThe Importance of EmpathyThe podcasters talk about empathy and the important role it plays on the workplace, in IT, on projects, applications, design, and probably everything else.2021-12-0954 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkGetting the Most Out of ITThere is no avoiding the IT Department. In this episode, we talk about how we can get the most out IT, the role IT plays, and why it matters.2021-12-0353 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkThe Hobbies and Obsessions of IT PeopleThe podcasters talk about all the hobbies and obsessions common to IT people and why they all hook up to a raspberry Pi board.2021-11-3045 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkTraining vs. LearningThe Podcasters talk about training and learning and learning to train, and training to learn.2021-11-1654 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkCompany CultureThe podcasters dive into company cultures, what they are, how to create a good culture, and how they can impact people and projects.2021-11-1058 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkHome Automation and the Internet of ThingsThe podcasters talk about the different ways they have automated their homes, except for Kyle who still lives like a caveman.2021-11-0447 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkApprenticeship in TechCan the traditional "Master/Apprentice" model work in tech and technical consulting?2021-10-2756 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkThe Wisdom of Ted Lasso at WorkThe podcasters discuss the many nuggets of Ted Lasso wisdom from the show "Ted Lasso" and how they can be applied to the workplace.2021-10-2053 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkGaining and Keeping TrustEntering at a new client can be challenging, especially when you aren't welcomed with open arms. The Podcasters talk about tips to gain trust and keep it.2021-10-1341 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkOvercoming Cloud HesitancyPeople still have reservations about moving to the cloud. Peter, Chad, and Kyle talk about the Pros and Cons of going Cloud.2021-10-0649 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkThe World of Online DeliveryThe podcasters Peter, Chad, Clare and Kyle talk about their experiences with getting food to eat during 2020 and beyond. Important tips like: "Don't order hardshell tacos from 30 minutes away", "If you don't have experience with a restaurant, order more than one entree just in case the one you want isn't the one you want"2021-09-3052 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkHow to Get a Team Back on TrackElle, Chad, Peter, and Kyle talk about turning around a team that is not doing so great. Maybe stuck in the mud, maybe drama, maybe some other dysfunction. How do you recognize it, and how can you fix it.2021-09-2851 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkWhat the heck is Machine LearningWhat is machine learning? How does it work, why would you use it, and can you accidentally create A.I. that will take over the planet?2021-09-2137 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkDisasters, Fails and Things of that NatureThe podcasters Kyle, Chad and Peter talk about some of the problems that they have created and learned to avoid. Experience is often a great teacher, especially if the lesson isn't too painful.2021-09-0955 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkChoosing the Right Cloud ProviderTwo of our cloud experts Chad Lavigne and Bryan Wolf join Peter, Chad, and Kyle to talk about selecting the right cloud provider and the differences between Azure and AWS.2021-08-3043 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkProblem Solving PodcastThe podcasters Clare, Kyle, Chad, and Peter use their problem solving skills to solve the problem of problem solving. Problem Solved!2021-08-1658 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkBrain Tricks PodcastHow we trick our brains to influence our behavior and make our lives easier and the tricks our brain may play on us.2021-08-0959 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkTime Management PodcastWorking in Tech can be fast paced and it is easy to be overloaded with more work than you can fit in a day. Chad, Peter, and Kyle talk about all the demands we have on our time and how we deal with it.2021-07-1651 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkCrypto Currencies and NFTsPeter, Chad, and Jordan attempt to explain crypto currency and NFT's to Kyle, who still writes checks for things.2021-07-1348 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkI Spent Too Much on the Cloud!The Podcasters Peter, Chad, and Kyle are joined by Mark VanDriel and Shawn Imholt to talk about moving to a Cloud architecture and some of the pitfalls of moving to the cloud without doing your research and some things to look for as you have those discussions.2021-06-2452 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkThe Move to Online Work – A RetrospectivePeter, Chad, and Kyle talk about how we made the transition from an in-person workflorce to an Online-Only workforce.2021-05-2752 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkProduct Mindset with Jason ScherschligtOur Product Guru Jason Scherschlight talks with us about making the shift from viewing Software Development Projects as Software Development Projects.2021-05-1350 minThe SDG Podcast NetworkQA Automation Journey with Jess and EddyThe podcasters Peter, Chad, and Kyle are joined by QA champions Jess Herdegen and Eddy Hegland to school us about the Automated QA Journey, determining where you are at, where you want to go, and how to get there. And of course why you should do it in the first place.2021-04-2650 min