Learn why software delivery fails in government — and what's required to make shipping possible.
Episode 15
Episode 15 focuses on the people systems behind sustainable delivery. Bryon explains why hiring, incentives, team design, and growth paths matter more than process frameworks.
This episode helps leaders understand how to build environments where skilled people want to stay—and where teams can continuously improve without burning out.
Introduction
Why software fails inside government—and the real-world consequences when it does.
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The Goal, the Strategy, and the Results
Rethinking success: learning fast, reducing risk, and delivering real mission impact.
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Language, Production, and the Alignment Trap
Why outcomes only happen in production—and why “it won’t work here” is a myth.
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Path to Production
Episode release date:
March 3, 2026
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The Cloud Platform
Episode release date:
March 3, 2026
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Balanced Teams
Episode release date:
March 17, 2026
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Culture Change
Episode release date:
March 17, 2026
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Alignment
Episode release date:
March 31, 2026
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Grasping the Current Condition
Episode release date:
March 31, 2026
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Goaling and Governance
Episode release date:
April 14, 2026
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Bridging the Strategy-Execution Gap
Episode release date:
April 14, 2026
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Learning Fast
Episode release date:
April 28, 2026
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Vision and Strategy
Episode release date:
April 28, 2026
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People Operations
Episode release date:
May 12, 2026
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Bringing It All Together
Episode release date:
May 12, 2026
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