Best Fmea Podcasts (2025)

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Roles in Agile and Lean Six Sigma 13:09

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Different approaches, same goal: better performance. That’s why Agile and Lean Six Sigma work together; aligning people, roles, and responsibilities to get the best out of every team. Join Anthony Richardson in conversation with Susannah Clarke as they reveal how Lean Six Sigma roles like Green Belts, Black Belts, and Sponsors align with Agile role…

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FMEA Beyond Manufacturing 18:39

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It’s a classic tool. But its reach is far wider than you might think. Join PMI Consultant Des Kelly as he explains what Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) really is, how the 2019 global standard changed the game, and why Process FMEA now belongs in hospitals, call centres, control rooms and corporate functions as much as on the shop floor. If yo…

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Lean Is Not About Efficiency, It’s About Abnormality at a Glance 15:53

2M ago15:53

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It’s a bold claim, but one worth exploring. Join PMI Consultant Niall Coney as he challenges one of the most persistent misconceptions in improvement: that Lean is about efficiency. Through real-world examples and a return to the purpose behind Lean tools, Niall reframes Lean as a way to see abnormality at a glance. Not as a shortcut to efficiency,…

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AI for Smarter Problem Solving 14:04

2M ago14:04

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AI is reshaping problem solving. But can it follow the methods you trust? Join PMI Director Consultant Dennis Crommentuijn-Marsh as he shares an improvement-in-action story where conventional thinking reached its limit, and a custom AI agent opened new possibilities. He explains the difference between generic AI tools and tailored agents, how promp…

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When Is 8D the Right Problem-Solving Approach? 15:40

3M ago15:40

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8D has a reputation for being thorough, rigorous, and methodical. But is it always the best choice? Join PMI Director Consultant Stuart Gibson as he takes us though three digestible scenarios to highlight the difference between everyday fixes, improvement work, and when 8D is exactly the right tool. Cutting through the confusion, he unpacks the met…

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Correlations: Unravelling Relationships 11:41

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“If I change this… what happens over there?” It’s a familiar question in improvement, and one that correlation helps us explore with rigour and insight. Join PMI Consultant Niall Coney as he breaks down the concept of correlation and its role in uncovering meaningful relationships. Using practical examples, from machine settings to wellbeing initia…

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5 Leadership Pitfalls 14:35

4M ago14:35

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On the surface, everything seems aligned. But improvement just won’t stick. Why? Join PMI Director Consultant Warren Knight as he unpacks five leadership behaviours that quietly derail progress. From staying too far from the frontline to clinging to outdated thinking, these pitfalls are easy to miss but hard to work around. If you’ve ever struggled…

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The Purpose of Process 15:08

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It’s a deceptively simple question: What is the purpose of this process? An unclear process purpose is one of the most overlooked causes of waste, misaligned priorities, poor decisions, and missed improvement opportunities. Yet too often, teams dive into complex redesign without first agreeing on why the process exists at all. Join PMI Director Con…

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The Challenges of Defining Value Add 11:15

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It’s simple: identify what’s valuable and do more of it. But in practice, defining what truly adds value and what doesn’t, can be far from straightforward. PMI Consultant Damion Albinson explores why defining “value add” is one of the trickiest yet most essential concepts in improvement. From legislative red tape to emotional resistance, he shares …

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Design of Experiments: How to Read Between the Lines 14:30

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The core principle of DoE is elegantly simple: “how does this thing affect that thing?” PMI Consultant Niall Coney explores the value of experimental design and regression analysis: clear thinking, informed decisions, and measurable impact. Whether you’re working on improvement in manufacturing or marketing, operations or organisational change, don…

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Decode Ambiguity with Operational Definitions 11:18

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We’re on the same page… Or are we? In improvement work, misaligned understanding around simple terms like ‘on time’ or ‘complete’ can derail progress before it begins. But PMI Consultant Damion Albinson explains how you can cut through the noise with clear operational definitions. Discover how to turn vague expectations into measurable clarity, avo…

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Simplifying Sampling Strategies 13:53

6M ago13:53

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Does data collection feel like a tedious, time-consuming hurdle in your improvement projects? It doesn’t have to be. Join Niall Coney, Consultant at PMI, for a 15-minute masterclass in smarter data collection that delivers reliable insights without wasting time or resources. Learn how to choose the right sampling strategy, ensure accuracy with the …

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How to Onboard an Improvement Team Effectively 11:13

6M ago11:13

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Your improvement team is assembled, the project is underway, but something’s off. Misalignment keeps surfacing, engagement is lacking, and stalled progress feels inevitable. Join PMI Consultant and improvement project expert Mark Allison, as he shares the essential steps for setting your team up for success, with practical techniques to build clari…

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Change or Chance? Understanding Hypothesis Testing 14:41

7M ago14:41

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When you spot a difference in your data, is it because something has genuinely changed, or is it just chance? Join Niall Coney, Consultant at PMI, as he demystifies hypothesis testing: one of the most misunderstood tools in improvement. From p-values to t-tests, Niall breaks it down in practical terms, showing how the right statistical ‘screwdriver…

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The Value of Capability Analysis 12:59

7M ago12:59

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If you’re making decisions based on assumptions, this episode could change everything. Join PMI Consultant Dennis Crommentuijn-Marsh for a real-world case study where Capability Analysis exposed a costly blind spot for an unsuspecting organisation. As he shares valuable lessons learned from the experience, discover why process stability is just the…

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Identifying The Right People For Your Team 13:01

8M ago13:01

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Struggling with team dynamics? When it comes to building a successful improvement team, skills matter, but the right people are everything. Join PMI Consultant and improvement project expert Mark Allison as he shares his proven approach to assembling a team that delivers. He explains why passion and intrinsic motivation are more important than expe…

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Understanding Capability in Process Performance 13:39

8M ago13:39

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How confident are you that the processes you rely on can delight your customers? Capability studies will provide the answer by revealing whether your processes are delivering what your customers truly want or simply what they’re willing to tolerate. Join PMI Director Consultant Warren Knight as he shares the principles, practices, and real-world in…

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How Are Histograms Different to Bar Charts? 9:55

9M ago9:55

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The patterns in your data can hold the key to better business decisions. Histograms go beyond simple bar charts, offering a clear view of data distribution to uncover trends, probabilities, and hidden opportunities in your processes. Join PMI Director Consultant, Warren Knight, as he shares real-world examples and actionable tips to help you use hi…

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SPC Charts: Driving Sustainable Performance Gains 14:36

9M ago14:36

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Stop chasing symptoms and start driving sustainable performance gains. PMI Director Consultant Warren Knight shares how SPC Charts can unlock powerful insights into any metric, whether it’s sales conversion rates, recruitment timelines, or customer response times. This versatile tool goes beyond short-term results, revealing long-term trends that h…

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Reporting and Reviewing Performance 12:01

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Are sales up this month? Have we produced more product this week than last week? Did we exceed our KPIs? Understanding how we’re performing against targets is a fundamental measure and is often reported using visual signals – green for ‘we’re doing great’, red for ‘we have a problem’. But what this system doesn’t tell us is how our performance is v…

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Why Quality, Why Today? 12:48

10M ago12:48

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Your Quality Improvement activity isn’t delivering the value you want. Business is fast-paced and complex, but your success can’t be sustained if you’re not focusing on what’s important. PMI Partner Consultant Des Kelly invites you to rethink your approach to Quality with insights from over four decades of industry transformation. We explore how or…

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Quality Driven Agile 12:06

11M ago12:06

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Quality and Agile thrive together by putting your customer at the centre of what you do. Join PMI Senior Consultant Anthony Richardson as he reveals how Agile tools like Empathy Maps, User Stories, and Retrospectives enhance both flexibility and customer satisfaction, debunking the myth that Agile improvement sacrifices quality for speed. With insi…

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Agile Visual Management 15:18

11M ago15:18

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What’s stopping you from visualising your workflow? Join us as we delve into Agile Visual Management, sharing how integrating Agile principles with visual management techniques can help you tackle backlogs and maintain a steady workflow while boosting team morale. PMI Director Consultant Sean Buckland explains how tools like Kanban boards can simpl…

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Agile Meets Lean Six Sigma: A Case Study 14:48

12M ago14:48

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What would happen if you integrated Agile into your improvement activity? In this episode, we explore how Lean Six Sigma and Agile methodologies work together. PMI Director Consultant Sean Buckland shares a case study about an internal development team, initially hesitant to adopt Agile practices. By integrating Lean Six Sigma principles and embedd…

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What Is Agile Improvement? 14:17

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Do you ever wonder how some organisations adapt to change so effortlessly? PMI Director Consultant Sean Buckland describes how Agile methodologies, rooted in the Agile Manifesto, combine with Lean principles to drive sustainable, customer-focused improvements. Tune in to hear why Agile Improvement isn’t a trend, but a powerful approach that can hel…

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How To Get The Best Out Of Your Improvement Team 11:13

1y ago11:13

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Think you already know how to unlock a team’s potential? Then you need to join Mark Allison; PMI Senior Consultant and experienced improvement team leader, for an engaging exploration that will reveal how you can truly optimise the performance of your team. Learn more about the delicate art of building strong relationships, how to uncover hidden st…

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What Gets In The Way Of Adopting SPC? 13:41

1y ago13:41

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Your process data today is different from yesterday. But is an investigation worthy of your time? As an Improvement Practitioner, you already know that understanding variation is crucial and that Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts offer profound insights into process stability and performance – so what gets in the way of adopting SPC across y…

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Applying Lean In Service 12:56

1y ago12:56

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“Does Lean apply to me? It’s fine for manufacturing, but I work in the service industry.” Join Niall Coney, Consultant at PMI, as he challenges widespread misconceptions about Lean practices, exploring the origins and core principles, and highlighting their broader applicability. By emphasising the critical importance of understanding the "why" beh…

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Communicating Results with Impact 8:58

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The way you present your project achievements could be the difference between driving impactful change and losing your audience entirely. Delve into the critical art of effectively communicating results with PMI Director Consultant Dennis Crommentuijn-Marsh. Drawing from his extensive experience and lessons learned, he offers practical advice on st…

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Use X Matrix to Determine the Vital Priorities 14:48

1y ago14:48

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How do you deploy a strategy effectively and ensure it makes the impact that will elevate your organisation? In the final episode of our strategy-focused mini-series, PMI Partner Consultant Des Kelly shares how you can transform your organisation's strategy into a clear, actionable roadmap that everyone can follow using the X matrix. This powerful …

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A Model for Improvement at Any Level 10:57

1y ago10:57

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How will you know that your reinvigorated strategy is an improvement? Join PMI Partner Consultant Des Kelly in the next episode of our strategy-focused mini-series as he delves into the art of defining clear, actionable objectives. Discover how to harness the power of the 3 Question Model from Nolan and Provost to sharpen your strategy, as Des guid…

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Organise and Sequence Improvement Ideas Using AD and ID 12:22

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Developing a successful strategy requires the transformation of abstract ideas into actionable plans, and this is where the Affinity Diagram and the Interrelationship Diagraph are invaluable. Join us for the sixth episode of our strategy-focused mini-series as we move on to top tools for establishing the end goals and objectives. PMI Partner Consul…

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Use Force-Field to Understand the Perspectives, Actions and Consequences of Change 8:49

1y ago8:49

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Are you aware of the invisible forces shaping the success or failure of your organisation's strategic goals? PMI Partner Consultant Des Kelly delves into the transformative power of the Force Field Analysis tool as our strategy-focused mini-series continues. The conversation illuminates how this tool can uncover the driving and hindering forces tha…

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Evaluate your strategic position with SWOT 10:33

1y ago10:33

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The business landscape can make or break your strategy. So you need to understand the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing your organisation in order to make informed decisions, identify potential risks, and leverage your competitive advantages. In the fourth episode of our strategy-focused mini-series, PMI Partner Consultant De…

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Understand External Influences using PESTEL 11:34

1y ago11:34

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Understanding the macro environment is crucial for effective strategic decision-making, and PESTEL is a tool for helping you do this. Join us for the next episode in our strategy-focused mini-series as PMI Partner Consultant Des Kelly discusses this comprehensive framework for analysing changes to the status quo, underscoring the necessity of using…

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Competitive Analysis Through Porter's 5 Forces 12:31

1y ago12:31

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Are you proactive in identifying the forces that influence your business environment? By understanding and leveraging these forces, your organisation can navigate competitive landscapes more effectively and make informed strategic decisions that drive success. Join PMI Partner Consultant Des Kelly as our strategy-focused mini-series continues with …

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Strategy and the Responsibilities of the Leadership Team 10:58

1y ago10:58

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How do you ensure your business strategy is well-crafted and adaptable to the ever-evolving business landscape? In the first of a strategy-focused mini-series that will explore specific strategic tools and techniques, Des Kelly, PMI Partner Consultant, breaks down the three pivotal phases of strategy that every Leadership team needs to master: stra…

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Adapting VoC to Establish Voice of the Business 11:53

1+ y ago11:53

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Have you ever questioned if your work is truly aligned with your customer's needs? Drawing on a coaching experience where a project team faced this very challenge, PMI Director Consultant Sean Buckland underscores the importance of defining value from the customer's perspective and differentiating it from the business's voice. Tune in for insights …

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Psychology Essentials That Leaders Need to Know 14:55

1+ y ago14:55

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Unlock the power of intrinsic motivation to engage your team in change. Join PMI Director Consultant and experienced Executive Coach Warren Knight as he shares valuable insights into the psychology of change. You’ll discover practical tips for empowering your team to not only accept but wholeheartedly embrace change to achieve organisational goals.…

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Common Control Chart Fallacies 14:52

1+ y ago14:52

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Navigate the complexities of Control Charts with ease, as we clear up some common misconceptions. Drawing from years of experience reviewing, coaching, assessing, and approving projects, PMI Director Consultant Dennis Crommentuijn-Marsh reveals the most frequent mistakes he encounters so that you can recognise and avoid them in your own work. Wheth…

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Evolving to Control Charts 15:27

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Is your data telling the right story? The shift from simple data tables to Control Charts is more than a mere change in data representation; it's a transformative step towards data-driven decision-making. This progression, PMI Director Consultant Dennis Crommentuijn-Marsh explains, stems from a growing awareness of variation and its impact on our p…

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Control Charts: Walter Shewhart's Gift to Quality 15:15

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Beyond its value as a statistical tool, the Control Chart is a symbol of excellence in operational efficiency and quality management that has shaped the world of Continuous Improvement. As we celebrate 100 years of Control Charts, PMI Director Consultant Dennis Crommentuijn-Marsh explores the history of Shewhart’s enduring legacy and gift to qualit…

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How Effective Leaders Support a Learning Organisation 13:01

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Effective leaders recognise that their organisation's ability to improve is fundamentally based upon its ability to learn. In this thought-provoking episode of Uncommon Sense, we delve into the transformative role leaders play in empowering teams to apply knowledge consciously, as PMI Director Consultant Warren Knight explains the changes you’ll ne…

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Process Operators: Driving Continuous Improvement 12:20

1+ y ago12:20

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Process Operators are not just cogs in the machine. They’re the heartbeat of an organisation; executing core processes and directly influencing the value delivered to customers. Their work is vital, and as such, it demands a focus on standardisation, maintenance, and Continuous Improvement. Join PMI Senior Consultant Damion Albinson as he discusses…

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Why Leaders Need to Understand Variation 12:21

1+ y ago12:21

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Variation represents chaos and unpredictability. So in our business systems, which require consistency and repeatability to enable improvement, the concept of variation and its impact on performance is crucial for our Leaders to grasp. Packed with eye-opening analogies, Director Consultant Warren Knight explains the complexities of variation, the s…

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Mastering Process Management 10:15

1+ y ago10:15

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Managing processes is as vital as managing people for keeping the gears of performance well-oiled and aligned with organisational goals. Join PMI Senior Consultant Damion Albinson as he peels back the layers of effective process management and explores the iterative cycle of Standardise, Maintain, and Improve, and how mastering this triad can eleva…

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Systems Thinking From a Leadership Perspective 14:09

1+ y ago14:09

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Imagine your organisation as an orchestra, where each section must play in harmony to create a beautiful symphony. This is the crux of Systems Thinking in leadership. Packed with thought-provoking examples and practical tips, this unmissable episode with PMI Director Consultant Warren Knight highlights the transformative potential of a Systems Thin…

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Navigating Process Management Roles 13:14

1+ y ago13:14

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Successful process management requires a shift in mindset where everyone is empowered to think of their organisation as a collection of interconnected processes rather than isolated departments or functions. By embracing this process thinking approach and clearly defining process management roles, you can achieve greater efficiency, better customer…

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The Power of Retrospectives 12:17

1+ y ago12:17

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We’re seeing a growing recognition of the power of reflection in today’s fast-paced world, where the delivery of improved performance through every project is more crucial than ever. Join PMI Director Consultant Sean Buckland for a timely reminder of the power of Retrospectives in helping Lean Six Sigma improvement teams overcome project challenges…

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Working Successfully With Your Sponsor 13:22

1+ y ago13:22

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Whatever kind of change project you're working on, a good relationship with your sponsor is essential, but it isn’t necessarily easy. PMI Director Consultant Sean Buckland is an expert on the practical aspects of working with project sponsors, so join us for an episode packed with insider tips on how to enable your sponsor to confidently address ch…