Season retro

Si and Neil hit episode ten and do what any good engineering manager would do: run a retro. They look back at the highlights, the episodes that didn't quite land, the feedback that stuck, and what they're committing to next season. It's a little self-indulgent, and they know it. But if you've ever reflected on a project and come away feeling better about the journey than the destination, this one's for you. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Welcome to the season finale 07:16 - The numbers: who's actually listening? 13:19 - Favourite episodes and honest highlights 15:48 - The communities episode and why it hit differently 19:00 - Contradictions, side projects, and shifting perspectives 23:04 - How the podcast itself evolved over the season 27:00 - On feedback: what to take, what to leave 35:30 - Themes across the season (with a little help from an LLM) 41:26 - Are we doing another season? Yes, but here's the deal 43:42 - A future retrospective: what does a successful next season look like? LINKS Ministry of Testing - https://www.ministryoftesting.com/ Six Thinking Hats - https://www.debonogroup.com/services/core-programs/six-thinking-hats/ DORA metrics - https://dora.dev/ PETALS - https://petals.team/ feedback@managingengineers.net Support Managing Engineers by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/managingengineers Read transcript