Developer Tea

Jonathan Cutrell
Developer Tea

Developer Tea exists to help driven developers connect to their ultimate purpose and excel at their work so that they can positively impact the people they influence. With over 13 million downloads to date, Developer Tea is a short podcast hosted by Jonathan Cutrell (@jcutrell), co-founder of Spec and Director of Engineering at PBS. We hope you'll take the topics from this podcast and continue the conversation, either online or in person with your peers. Twitter: @developertea :: Email: developertea@gmail.com

  1. 6D AGO

    Iteration or Target State Planning

    This episode explores the dichotomy between iterative planning and target state planning in software development, discussing the benefits and drawbacks of each approach and providing decision factors to help you choose the most appropriate method for your situation.

    15 min

  2. APR 17

    Three Principles of Preparedness - Mitigate Risks and Capitalize On Opportunities

    This episode delves into practical principles for navigating the unexpected in your life and career. Rather than attempting to predict specific events, the focus is on cultivating resilience and optionality by identifying vulnerabilities in your systems and adopting a proactive mindset to transform potential challenges into strategic advantages.

    15 min

  3. APR 11

    Did I Get That Right? - A High Leverage Habit that Requires Virtually Zero Skill

    This episode introduces a **simple yet highly effective communication habit that can be adopted by anyone to significantly reduce the risk of misunderstandings and enhance connection**. It explores how this practice, which requires thoughtful communication but no special skills, can benefit individuals at all career levels.

    13 min

  4. APR 2

    Meta Models - Logarithmic Returns

    This episode introduces a valuable meta-tool for understanding the generic shapes of models, focusing specifically on the concept of **logarithmic relationships** and how they manifest as **diminishing returns** in various aspects of our lives and work. Understanding these patterns can help us make more informed decisions about where to invest our time and resources.

    12 min

  5. MAR 26

    Dimensional Reframing - Think Along a New Axis

    This episode introduces the concept of **dimensional reframing** as a tool to gain new perspectives on problems and facilitate decision-making by considering a new dimension.

    13 min

  6. MAR 21

    Chesterton's Fence - Why You Should Think Twice Before Rewriting That Project

    This episode explores the concept of **Chesterton's fence**, a principle that advises against removing or altering something without first understanding its original purpose.

    9 min

  7. MAR 12

    Reframing Areas of Growth to Your Manager

    This episode discusses how to reframe areas of growth identified in performance reviews with your manager, turning potential weaknesses into strategic strengths. It emphasizes focusing on excelling in your existing strengths rather than spreading efforts thinly across all areas of improvement.

    12 min

  8. MAR 5

    Owning and Requesting Forward-Framed Feedback

    This episode provides a tactical question to elicit useful feedback by taking responsibility for seeking it out and framing the request in a way that encourages advice rather than judgment.

    9 min
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About

Developer Tea exists to help driven developers connect to their ultimate purpose and excel at their work so that they can positively impact the people they influence. With over 13 million downloads to date, Developer Tea is a short podcast hosted by Jonathan Cutrell (@jcutrell), co-founder of Spec and Director of Engineering at PBS. We hope you'll take the topics from this podcast and continue the conversation, either online or in person with your peers. Twitter: @developertea :: Email: developertea@gmail.com

Information

  • Creator
    Jonathan Cutrell
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    600
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Jonathan Cutrell
  • Show Website
    Developer Tea

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