S1E43 A Joyful Approach to Product Development | Lisa Ho & Andrew Muyanja (Menlo Innovations)

Being an Engineer · 9 Oct 2020 · 49m · Episode 43

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Lisa Ho, a project manager, and Andrew Muyanja, a Senior High Tech Anthropologist at Menlo Innovations, explain their unique operational model known as 'the Menlo way.' They discuss core practices such as high-tech anthropology for user research, paired work to mitigate risk and build quality, and the use of story cards and weekly planning games to manage scope and budget. The conversation highlights how these methods foster a culture of joy, transparency, and servant leadership, allowing the company to deliver robust software products while maintaining work-life balance.

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Companies: Menlo Innovations, Knight Capital Group
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S1E43 A Joyful Approach to Product Development | Lisa Ho & Andrew Muyanja (Menlo Innovations)

What this episode covers

Most relevant to

Topics

Mentioned

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