S7E14 Brad & Aaron | How To Accelerate The Speed of Engineering (Episode 3 of 3)

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In this final episode of a three-part series, Aaron Moncur and Brad Hirayama discuss how organizational and cultural factors can accelerate the speed of engineering.

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of the three-part series on accelerating the speed of engineering, Aaron Moncur and Brad Hirayama zoom out to focus on the organizational and cultural levers that compound over time. While earlier episodes explored how individuals and teams can move faster, this conversation tackles the bigger picture—how companies structure their environments, decision-making, and culture to consistently deliver results. They break down practical strategies like vertica...

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Host: Aaron Moncur

Guest: Brad Hirayama

Topics covered

• engineering
• organizational culture
• decision-making
• team dynamics
• business strategy

Keywords

• engineering speed
• organizational culture
• decision-making
• business strategy
• team performance

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