In this episode, Andy, delves into the nuanced debate of context versus control within the realm of management, particularly focusing on the irrigation industry. This concept, inspired by an episode of the Tim Ferriss show featuring Reed Hastings, co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, challenges traditional management styles by advocating for a more empowered approach to leadership. Through Reed Hastings' insights and his own reflections, Andy explores how setting clear contexts rather than imposing strict controls can lead to more innovative and motivated teams.
Highlights#030 - Acquiring a Sprinkler Business and Engineering Control Systems
#029 - Soil Moisture Technology - How Does It Work? Wet or Dry, Automation and Data Collection
#028 - Building Automation System using the BACnet Protocol with Todd Hustrulid
#027 - Wireless 2-Wire, Consolidating Controllers and Managing Remote Devices using Baseline SubStation Technology
#026 - Relationships Beat Algorithms, Out Care Your Competition, with George Bryant 2018 Keynote Replay
#025 - Managing Secondary Water Sources, Domestic, Ponds, Rain Water Cisterns, Irrigation Canals, and more.
#024 - Using a 3-Point Test Kit to Verify 2-Wire Ground Resistance at the Lighting Arrestor Locations
#023 - Soil Sensors for Artificial Intelligence Watering with Chris Wright, VP of Sales, for Baseline Control Systems.
#022 - Retrofitting Large Existing Sites - Baseline Tech-Talk Tuesday
#021 - Tracy Shields, Transitioning To The Modern Age of Central Control for Municipalities and Public Agencies
#020.5 - Using Pressure to Control Irrigation, Tanks/Cisterns, and Lake/Pond Level Control - Baseline Tech-Talk Tuesday
#020 - Learn How To Control Athletic Field Lighting, Door Locks, Fountains, And More Using The BaseStation 3200 Control System - Baseline Tech-Talk Tuesday
#019 - IrritechTraining.com with Chris Pine, Irrigation Trainer & Industry Expert
#018 - Irrigation Controller Networking & Communication Options - Baseline Tech-Talk Tuesday
#017 - Search Engine Optimization with Jeff Oxford of 180 Marketing
#016 - Natural & Organic Lawn Care with Tom Kelly of BeeSafe Organic Lawn Care
#015 - 2-Wire Troubleshooting - Baseline Tech-Talk Tuesday, Recorded Live on 3/24/20
#014 - Green Roof Irrigation with Nate Griswold of Inhabitect - Part 2
#013 - Green Roof Fundamentals with Nate Griswold of Inhabitect - Part 1
#012 - Talking Flow Sensors with Norm Bartlett of Creative Sensor Technology
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