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Fight Burnout (and the Teacher Shortage) with New Teacher Mentoring

Field Trip Podcast - July 09, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Today we delve into the critical issue of teacher shortages – and how mentoring programs can be a game-changer. Lynette Thorstensen, a PD specialist in Brevard Public Schools in Florida, shares how her district is tackling this nationwide challenge head-on. Get an in-depth look at Brevard’s co...

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Minisode #48: Ethics and wisdom - The qualities of a good leader

Leading for Business Excellence - July 09, 2024 03:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.  In this minisode, Professor Sally Mackey of The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama discusses the need for transparency and ethical behaviour when it comes to ...

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Developer Experience in Windows 11 with Kayla Cinnamon - Episode 305

Azure DevOps Podcast - July 08, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Kayla Cinnamon is a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft working on the developer experience in Windows. This includes Dev Home and PowerToys. Kayla formerly worked on Windows Terminal and Cascadia Code, which is the font you all use inside Visual Studio. She holds a Master’s degree in Informatio...

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Lean In, Stay Curious, and Other Leadership Lessons

Accelerate Your Performance - July 08, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
What is impactful leadership? According to Dr. Janet Pilcher and returning guest, Dr. Pat Greco, it's all about making a difference, having a clear purpose, and creating meaningful and positive experiences for those they lead and serve. Listen now to hear part one of Janet and Pat's conversation...

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Michael Larsen on Quality Assurance in The Age of AI

Semaphore Uncut - July 02, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Testing remains a critical yet often misunderstood and undervalued component of software development. What's more, as artificial intelligence threatens to reshape the role of testers, questions of job security and demonstrating value become increasingly pressing.  From the struggle for recognit...

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Minisode #47: Management and Leadership - The number one driver of productivity 

Leading for Business Excellence - July 02, 2024 03:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.  In this minisode, Tanya Aitken, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at the Chartered Management Institute, shares her insights on how effective management and leade...

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On the Gemba

Software Delivery in Small Batches - July 01, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes
Adam discusses three (new-ish) ideas from time on a new gemba.  Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🎁 Enter the FREE giveaway for a copy of "Modern Software Engineering" 🧭 Get the Small Batches Way guide to software delivery excellence  🥋 Software Kaizen: My One...

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Mitch Denny: .NET Aspire Architecture - Episode 304

Azure DevOps Podcast - July 01, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Mitch is a Principal Software Engineer on the .NET Cloud team working on .NET Aspire and ASP.NET Core. Previously Mitch has worked on Azure services, the Azure SDK, and Azure DevOps.   Topics of Discussion: [2:46] Mitch’s career journey in the Microsoft ecosystem. [5:46] What makes it .N...

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Balancing Leading with Working Together

Manufacturers Alliance Podcast - June 25, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes
In this episode, learn how you can effectively balance leading with working together. Alec Theros shares his insights on motivation for becoming a leader, navigating conflict successfully, building trust with a team, and more.  DOWNLOAD THE LEADERS GUIDE

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Forging New Pathways to Teaching

Field Trip Podcast - June 25, 2024 09:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
What is a Registered Apprenticeship Program in education? And how can it help school districts solve the teacher shortage? Andrea Dickson, Director of Talent Acquisition in Brazosport Independent School District in Texas, shares how their apprenticeship program enables them to open teaching up ...

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Minisode #46: Trusting Your Gut - The Key to Making Informed Decisions

Leading for Business Excellence - June 25, 2024 03:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, we join Vince Desmond, CEO of the Chartered Quality Institute, as he shares what advice he would give to those starting out in the quality professi...

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Educational Perspectives from California

Accelerate Your Performance - June 24, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Join Dr. Janet Pincher for a special conversation with Dr. Chris Hartley, Deputy Executive Director at the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. Together they discuss the evolving educational priorities from both state and national perspectives. They also dig into California’s app...

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Étienne Tremblay: Setting up for DevOps properly - Episode 303

Azure DevOps Podcast - June 24, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
As the president of Tegaaa Solutions, a DevOps consulting firm, Étienne helps clients achieve optimal performance and efficiency in their software development processes. With over 30 years of IT experience and 20 years of Microsoft specialization, he has the skills and knowledge to provide tailo...

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Technical Tips - 6 Ways to Run ChatGPT Alternatives in Your Machine

Semaphore Uncut - June 18, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
We are continuing our series of episodes - Technical Tips - to give you bite-sized advice on the best practices of software engineering so your coding life is easier and more efficient. In this episode, Tommy will discuss how replacing ChatGPT or Bard with open-source models enhances privacy and...

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Driving Sustainable Improvement in a Global Organisation with Laura McLaren at Tesco

Leading for Business Excellence - June 18, 2024 03:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
How can you turn everyday challenges into opportunities for team growth and innovation?  In this episode of Leading for Business Excellence, Laura McLaren, the Global Head of Process Experience at Tesco, provides the answer and shares practical strategies for mastering Change Management and Con...

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Hexagonal Architecture

Software Delivery in Small Batches - June 17, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes
Adam describes using Hexagonal Architecture, also known as Ports and Adapters, for software delivery excellence. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🎁 Enter the FREE giveaway for a copy of "Modern Software Engineering" 🧭 Get the Small Batches Way guide to softwar...

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Martin Hinshelwood: Migration Azure DevOps Server to the Cloud - Episode 302

Azure DevOps Podcast - June 17, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Martin is a passionate agile leader with a track record of inspiring, encouraging, and igniting momentum. Featured speaker, author, and industry thought leader, Martin has a strong track record of helping organizations build a vision and execute evolutionary and revolutionary change. His deep te...

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Recalibrate to an Improvement Lens

Accelerate Your Performance - June 17, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
What's more important than accountability? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she interviews Superintendent Bradley Roberson from the Oxford School District, who emphasizes the importance of focusing on daily actions that truly make a difference. Listen as he highlights the significance of creating a wor...

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How to Create a Value Stream Map

Manufacturers Alliance Podcast - June 11, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes
In this episode, Kirby Sneen and Kacinda Ruiz dive into how to create value stream maps. Discover practical tips and real-world insights on creating and optimizing value stream maps to identify hidden inefficiencies and drive strategic improvements. DOWLOAD THE LEADERS GUIDE

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Minisode #45: Industry Insights - Efficiency vs. Customer Outcomes

Leading for Business Excellence - June 11, 2024 03:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.  In this minisode, we’re joined by Suraj Patel, Head of Operational Strategy at Capital One.  He discusses cultural differences between sectors, emphasizing the focu...

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Raise the Bar with a Growth Mindset

Accelerate Your Performance - June 10, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
What learning gains can students make when their teachers and leaders are practicing a growth mindset? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she interviews Principal Patches Calhoun and teacher Ms. LaTonya Smith from Della Davidson Elementary in Oxford, MS. Listen now to learn what it takes to create an ins...

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Scott Forsyth: Gen AI or Generative Artificial Intelligence - Episode 301

Azure DevOps Podcast - June 10, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Scott has spent over 25 years in the IT field, working in disciplines such as systems architecture, software development, team growth, and entrepreneurship. He was a Microsoft MVP for 12 years in ASP.NET and IIS. He’s co-authored two books (IIS 7 and IIS 8 Professional), is a Pluralsight author,...

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Episode 24: Ice Cold Mix | Ep. 24 | on Beat Central Podcast w/ Tippi

Beat Central Podcast - June 05, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
#Dancemusic, #newpodcast, #newmusic, #newremixes, #newmix, #musicmix, #beatcentralpodcast, #djtippi, #ContinuosMusicMix, #POP, #Dance,#OldSchoolDance, #CLUB,#Mashups, #Remixes, #BeatCentral, #Music, #Mixtape, #goodmusic Welcome to the Beat! Beat Central Podcast, Episode 24, Ice Cold Mi...

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Peter Zaitsev and Nikolay Sivko on simplifying observability

Semaphore Uncut - June 04, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
The rise of microservices, cloud platforms, containerization, and distributed systems has made computer systems incredibly powerful, but also increasingly intricate. Ensuring high availability in these complex environments requires innovative solutions.  Enter Coroot, an open-source observabili...

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Minisode #44: How Brands Transform from a Crisis

Leading for Business Excellence - June 04, 2024 03:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, Katie Evans, Chief Marketing Officer at Burger King UK, shares examples of brands that have successfully adapted to changing consumer behaviours an...

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Flow Engineering with Steve Pereira & Andrew Davis

Software Delivery in Small Batches - June 03, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes
Adam welcomes Steve Pereira and Andrew Davis to discuss their new book, Flow Engineering. They discuss the book's origin story and the use of cybernetics to drive effective action. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🎁 Enter the FREE giveaway for a copy of "Modern...

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Jim Leonardo: Leading Software Teams - Episode 300

Azure DevOps Podcast - June 03, 2024 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Jim has been building solutions for clients in the cloud on Microsoft Azure since 2012 and building solutions in general for 20 years or more. Now, he heads up information technology for biBerk Insurance, overseeing both software development and IT operations. Most of Jim’s experience is in cons...

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Three Ways to Build Remarkable Schools

Accelerate Your Performance - June 03, 2024 08:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
It may be the start of the summer, but it's prime planning time for educational leaders. Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she explores three ways to think about building inspiring workplaces for our staff and inspiring classrooms for our students for the upcoming school year. Listen now as she highligh...

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Minisode #43: Rethinking Flexible Working

Leading for Business Excellence - May 31, 2024 03:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, we're joined by Emma Howard Boyd CBE, a leading voice on how we must develop systems to address climate issues and the intrinsically linked cost of...

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Having Tough Conversations with Confidence

Manufacturers Alliance Podcast - May 28, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes
In this episode, learn how to have tough conversations with confidence. Kirby Sneen shares his insights on navigating what could be nerve-wracking moments, whether it’s giving performance feedback, letting someone go, or addressing a sensitive issue. Download the Leaders Guide