S5E36 Callye Keen | How to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 2

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This is the second episode in a series focused on how to accelerate the speed of engineering. Callye Keen shares his insights and strategies for speeding up engineering projects, including addressing common bottlenecks, leveraging cross-functional collaboration, and utilizing tools and technologies to improve efficiency.

Main Topics:

Balancing autonomy and asking for help among engineers
Strategies for failing fast and inexpensively through prototyping
Importance of creating a psychologically safe environment for engineers
Best practices for cross-functional team collaboration
Effective tools and technologies for accelerating engineering
Lessons learned from attempts to speed up projects

About the guest: Callye Keen is a dynamic figure in the world of manufacturing and entrepreneurship, known for his deep expertise in product development and his role as a consultant and coach for innovators. He is the founder of Red Blue Collective and K-Form, where he has helped design and manufacture hundreds of products, particularly focusing on transitioning from prototype to mass production. Callye is also the host of "End Hype" and "The Startup Defense" podcasts, where he explores the intersection of innovation, manufacturing, and defense.

Links:
Callye Keen - LinkedIn
Kform Website

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Chapters

1. S5E36 Callye Keen | How to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 2 (00:00:00)

2. Easy Pneumatics Controller Introduction (00:00:03)

3. Introduction to Callye Keen and Episode Focus (00:01:00)

4. Common Bottlenecks in Engineering Projects (00:02:03)

5. Challenges in Large Companies (00:05:20)

6. Balancing Autonomy and Asking for Help (00:11:00)

7. Failing Fast and Prototyping (00:17:15)

8. Psychological Safety in Teams (00:21:39)

9. Cross-Functional Team Collaboration (00:32:54)

10. Tools and Technologies for Accelerating Engineering (00:43:40)

11. Lessons Learned from Accelerating Projects (00:52:55)

12. Final Thoughts on Accelerating Engineering (01:00:53)

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