Episode: 15

Golden hammers and doing nothing

As developers we are often tempted to reach for our golden hammer, writing code to solve every problem. In this episode, Matt and Liam discuss the many tools available to us as Consultants and Problem Solvers.

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The Show

  • 01:38 - Matt’s post (link above in description)
  • 04:30 - what levers can we pull?
  • 05:53 - 80/20 rule
  • 07:30 - Should DDD become your golden hammer?
  • 10:20 - Bringing it back to The Lean Startup. Can cutting back features solve your problem?
  • 15:15 - Is ‘Do nothing’ the right choice?
  • 17:00 - Using the 5 Whys to help uncover the MVP
  • 19:00 - What is the best use of the 5 Whys?
  • 19:30 - Matt got the book wrong - You Are Not So Smart by David McRaney
  • 19:45 - Designated Asshole
  • 21:00 - Origins if 5 Whys - Back to Lean Manufacturing
  • 24:00 - The heart of consulting
  • 25:10 - Storytime with Matt
  • 31:00 - OnePlace Mail
  • 32:20 - The consultant’s dilemma
  • 37:10 - Trust is the foundation of good consulting
  • 37:45 - The wrong book: A Whole New Mind by Dan Pink
  • 38:50 - Sage like wisdom from Homer Simpson
  • 39:35 - Matt and Liam nerd out about homebrewing

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