Singular XQ Podcast Season 4, Week 5
Are strong human-centered design principles and human factors research still relevant?
The Humans of Singular XQ kicks off another episode with one of our Human Factors Engineer PhDs in the general advisory and in the Knowledge Capital Index, Rebecca Grier, Ph.D. JP and Rebecca dig into a a lot of key theme in human-centered design and human factors research and why they are still relevant. Including an exploration of what it takes to set up scaffolding for research to actually have impact. Tune in and hear what JP and Rebecca have to say.
Do ERG's (Employee Resource Groups) actually work?
In this provocative interview with executive coach Angela V. Harris, ACC , JP and she discuss, among other things, employee resource groups and interrogate if they are helping or hurting BIPOC, female, and other minoritized groups inside organizations.
How often are product demos faked in start-up culture?
Singular XQ Rewatches Silicon Valley S4:E5 airs on Friday where dramaturge Jane Barnette joins Aaron Beavers and Jennifer Pierce, PhD to talk about Episode 5 of season one of HBO Max 's Silicon Valley. Jane brings her expertise in analyzing culture and helps JP and Aaron dissect a controversial mural that appears on the episode created by the fictional but relevant character Chuy, a street artist, portrayed by actor Carlos Sanchez.
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