Hardware Podcasts

Ep. 9 - Time Management

Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast · 23 Nov 2023 · 57m

What this episode covers

Stephen Hawes and Lucian JFAR of Opulo discuss time management strategies for small hardware teams, contrasting Stephen's rigid Notion-based planning with Lucian's reactive, conversation-driven approach. They cover prioritization frameworks like the Eisenhower Matrix, the importance of preventing burnout by recognizing personal limits, and the shift from individual contributor to manager. The conversation also details their production planning methods, including using Shopify data to forecast labor needs and managing tech debt in their custom 'Gundam' testing software.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Opulo, LCSC, Super Giant Games
Products
Gundam, Hades
Tools
Notion
Also
Loom PMP, Shopify, SMT, No Clip

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