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Ep. 41 - Surviving the Bus Test

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In this episode of the Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast, we explore the concept of the "bus test", a critical measure of an organization's knowledge sharing and resilience to sudden, unexpected change. Join Stephen and Lucy as they discuss the implications of team members being suddenly unavailable and how to prepare for such scenarios. Drawing from personal experiences and recent challenges, they explore the importance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), cross-training, and documentation in ensuring that a company can thrive even in the absence of key personnel.


Key topics include:

  • Defining the bus test and its relevance in startups
  • The role of SOPs in maintaining operational continuity
  • Cross-training team members to reduce reliance on individuals
  • Strategies for effective knowledge management and documentation
  • Real-world examples from experiences at Opulo

Brad Feld - Three Machines - Blog Post: https://feld.com/archives/2017/01/the-three-machines/


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Do you have any questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!


To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.io

To see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.page


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In this episode of the Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast, we explore the concept of the "bus test", a critical measure of an organization's knowledge sharing and resilience to sudden, unexpected change. Join Stephen and Lucy as they discuss the implications of team members being suddenly unavailable and how to prepare for such scenarios. Drawing from personal experiences and recent challenges, they explore the importance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), cross-training, and documentation in ensuring that a company can thrive even in the absence of key personnel.


Key topics include:

  • Defining the bus test and its relevance in startups
  • The role of SOPs in maintaining operational continuity
  • Cross-training team members to reduce reliance on individuals
  • Strategies for effective knowledge management and documentation
  • Real-world examples from experiences at Opulo

Brad Feld - Three Machines - Blog Post: https://feld.com/archives/2017/01/the-three-machines/


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Do you have any questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!


To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.io

To see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.page


O.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!


Intro song:


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  continue reading

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