Teamcraft
In the Teamcraft Podcast, hosts Andrew MacLaren and Mark Ridley explore the tradecraft and witchcraft of teams. Through deep, insightful conversations they uncover how teams work and what makes them fail.
Music by Tom Farrington
Podcasting since 2023 • 22 episodes
Teamcraft
Latest Episodes
Understanding the importance of personality
In this episode of Teamcraft, Andrew and Mark are joined by Nikita Mikhailov, an expert in psychometrics, psychologist and co-author of the book 'Personality, a User's Guide.' We dive into how understanding personality and individua...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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51:21
The origins and benefits of team psychological safety
Psychological safety is a crucial but often misunderstood concept in modern organizations. In this episode, Andrew and Mark take a deep dive into its origins, how it became a foundational principle of high-performing teams, and why "safe to cha...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:21:03
Punks & Pitches - Teams Inside Venture Capital
In this Teamcraft episode, Andrew and Mark are joined by Laura Wilming, Head of Portfolio Talent at Octopus Ventures, to explore the dynamics of startup teams and venture capital.From handing out samples at a supermarket during BrewDog’...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:01:45
Virtual Teams (Part 2) - Mars Missions and Meeting Rooms
In this Teamcraft episode, continuing the earlier discussion in Part 1, Andrew and Mark dive deeper into the challenges and dynamics of virtual teams. They build on previous discussions, drawing from real-world examples, research insights, and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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57:09
Virtual Teams (Part 1) - From Smoke Signals to Video Calls
In this episode, Mark Ridley and Andrew Maclaren explore the evolution and challenges of virtual teams. Inspired by Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s recent call for employees to return to the office, our hosts discuss what defines a virtual team, the im...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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44:15
