Best Anu T Podcasts (2026)

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Cultivating Curiosity to Become the Leader You Aspire to Be - with Sue Thexton, Harris Computer 41:53

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2M ago41:53

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Curiosity separates good leaders from great ones. Are you asking the questions to truly understand how work gets done across your organisation? Sue Thexton, Group Leader at Harris Computer is a seasoned business leader with decades of experience guiding teams and organisations across the UK, Europe, and beyond. Sharing her insights on the power of …

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Minisode #95: Why Standardising Work Matters 3:49

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, Richard Best, Director of Improvement at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, shares how standardising work across 42 admin teams unlocked not only financial savings but also happier teams, reduced …

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Minisode #94: Transformation With a Capital 'T' 5:13

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. This minisode features Hayley Glasby-Ringham, Associate Partner at KPMG, as she shares how her organisation navigated a “Transformation with a capital T" - a full-scale, end-to-end change across processes, systems, and c…

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Empowering Teams Through Behavioural Change: Inside SSEN’s CI Journey 35:49

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What happens when Continuous Improvement is led from the frontline, not just the boardroom? In this episode, Alex Donaldson and Ben McCready, Process Improvement Managers from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) share how their BQF award-winning ‘Perform’ programme is equipping managers to lead change in one of the world’s fastest gro…

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Minisode #93: The Power of a 15-Minute Huddle 3:52

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, Richard Best, Director of Improvement at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, shares how his teams use improvement huddle boards to build skills, share learning, and boost coaching confidence - prov…

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Minisode #92: CI Starts on Day One 1:59

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, Anu Kalia shares how Continuous Improvement has become part of the fabric at Tesco. From onboarding new colleagues to embedding CI in transitions and day-to-day operations, he explains how a culture of …

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Minisode #91: What Boards Look For in Organisational Health 4:05

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, experienced board director Helen Mahy shares practical advice on what non-executive directors focus on to understand an organisation’s health. From financial control to executive quality and early signa…

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Minisode #90: Driving Inclusion Through CI Leadership 3:42

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, Tony Tielen, former Group Director of Operational Excellence at Smiths Group plc, shares how data-driven decisions, talent incubation, and inclusive behaviours are helping shape a more balanced future. …

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Culture by Design: How Tesco Made CI Everyone’s Business – with Anu Kalia, Tesco 31:27

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What does it take to embed improvement into the fabric of a global organisation? Anu Kalia, Global Process Excellence Lead at Tesco, shares how a long-term commitment to Continuous Improvement is delivering impact at scale, earning them the 2025 BQF Award for Excellence in CI Culture (Service). From onboarding and talent attraction to leadership be…

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Minisode #89: The Productivity Problem 4:04

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, PMI’s Rich Seddon challenges traditional thinking on productivity, arguing that old models no longer serve today’s societies. From economic systems to resource scarcity, he explores the critical role of…

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Minisode #88: Boardroom Balance 4:57

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, experienced board director Helen Mahy shares a candid take on what’s really changing in boardrooms, from true diversity of thought to the powerful role of the chair. Plus, why being the “best fit” isn’t…

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Minisode #87: Flying Starts with Listening 4:05

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, Jason Hill, founder of Hill Helicopters, shares why product innovation should start with a deep understanding of customer need, not just a good idea. Hear how decades of listening, refining, and real-wo…

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Leading Transformation in the Age of AI - with Hayley Glasby-Ringham, KPMG 45:10

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Are you ready to navigate the changing landscape of transformation where AI is more than a buzzword? Hayley Glasby-Ringham, Associate Partner at KPMG, shares practical insights from the frontline of large-scale change. Hayley explains how AI is reshaping the way organisations approach transformation, and why technology alone won’t deliver success. …

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Minisode #86: Leadership in Action - The First 90 Days as CEO 3:54

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, Steve Vaid, CEO of Money Advice Trust, shares insights from his first 90 days in leadership. From meeting every employee to fostering a culture of problem-solving, Steve discusses how listening, data, a…

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Minisode #85: Improvement Meets Sustainability 2:59

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, PMI’s Managing Partners challenge us to think beyond quick wins, explaining why true sustainability relies on systems thinking, thoughtful design, and equipping people with the skills to evaluate impact…

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Minisode #84: Change Management - From Resistance to Routine 3:17

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this episode, former Global Head of Process Experience at Tesco, Laura McLaren shares why successful change is about understanding people as much as it is about managing projects. From Oyster cards to neuroscience, sh…

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Inside NHS Leadership: Driving Everyday Excellence - with Richard Best, NHS 39:53

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Featuring Richard Best Director of Improvement, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust & Deputy Director of Quality Improvement for Specialised Commissioning, NHS England What’s getting in the way of real, lasting improvement in your organisation? Is it time? Buy-in? Or just too much variation in how your teams are led? From streamlining thousands…

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Minisode #83: Flexible Thinking, Rigid Goals - Make Your Processes Inclusive By Design 3:22

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this episode, Neurodiversity Trainer and Consultant Rosie Brighty shares practical advice on how standardised processes can be made more inclusive for neurodivergent team members. From visual cues to logical file stru…

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Minisode #82: Building Agile Processes - Learning as You Grow 3:14

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast. In this minisode, Jason Hill, Chairman and Chief Engineer at Hill Helicopters, discusses the art of designing processes that evolve with a business. From manufacturing every component in-house to managing data and workflows, Ja…

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Minisode #81: Digital Transformation - Purpose Before Technology 3:36

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast. In this minisode, PMI's Susannah Clarke, Kate Smith and Rich Seddon explore the risks of digital transformation without a clear purpose. Are businesses falling into the trap of letting technology drive the process, rather than …

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Transform with Purpose, Lead with People - with Laila Iftikhar-Ali, BQF 39:46

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Is your transformation strategy energising your people, or exhausting them? Transformation expert and BQF Non-Executive Director Laila Iftikhar-Ali shares practical insights for leaders looking to drive meaningful change without leaving their teams behind. Drawing on years of cross-sector experience, Laila explores how to build psychological safety…

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Minisode #80: The Modern Boardroom Mindset 4:32

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast. In this minisode, Helen Mahy, Chair of the NextEnergy Solar Fund and Non-Executive Director at SSE plc and Gowling WLG, shares why modern boards must go beyond the boardroom. How do great leaders balance strategic oversight wit…

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Minisode #79: Scaling Improvement in Growing Businesses 2:57

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast. In this minisode, Jamie Bowen, Head of ESG and Improvement at Chevron Group, shares insights into overcoming challenges when scaling business improvement across a growing organisation. How do you sustain Continuous Improvement …

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Minisode #78: Leadership Driving Innovation 3:19

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast. In this minisode, Jason Hill, Chairman and Chief Engineer at Hill Helicopters, discusses the critical role of leadership in driving innovation and business growth. What does it take to keep your team on track while scaling your…

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Minisode #77: Energising Improvement with Gamification 3:28

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast. In this minisode, join Laura McLaren, Global Head of Process Excellence at Tesco, and PMI’s Susannah Clarke as they discuss the benefits of gamification. How can you bring your improvement initiatives to life in a way that enga…

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Minisode #76: Cultivating Decision-Making Capability 3:18

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast. Join Jamie Bowen, Head of ESG and Improvement at Chevron Group and PMI’s Susannah Clarke as they discuss the importance of empowering others to make decisions and take ownership. What steps can you take today to foster a cultur…

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Minisode #75: Gender Diversity in Leadership 2:40

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast. In this minisode, Emma Howard Boyd CBE, speaks with PMI’s Susannah Clarke about the impact of gender diversity on organisational performance. How does gender diversity enhance decision-making and innovation within your organisa…

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Minisode #74: Testing, Learning, Improving: The Iterative Approach 2:24

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast. In this minisode, join Steve Vaid, CEO of Money Advice Trust, and PMI’s Susannah Clarke as they explore the power of small, iterative improvements. How can testing on a small scale drive big impact, both for customers and teams…

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Minisode #73: Networking - The Invisible Support That Powers Success 2:32

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast. In this thought-provoking minisode, PMI’s Susannah Clarke and Karen Leftley discuss a crucial yet often overlooked element of professional growth: the power of a strong, supportive network. How are you investing in your network…

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Minisode #72: A Modern Path to Professional Growth 4:40

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast. In this minisode, join PMI’s Susannah Clarke in conversation with Ali Bolton about how apprenticeships have evolved beyond traditional school-leaver programmes to support professionals at all stages of their careers. Ali shares…

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Minisode #71: The Power of Diversity 4:20

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast. In this minisode, join Laura McLaren, Global Head of Process Excellence at Tesco, as she shares why diversity is a key strength in her global teams. Laura discusses the value of in-country leads, the power of human connections,…

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Minisode #70: Rethinking ESG - Creating Business Value 3:55

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. Join PMI’s Susannah Clarke in the studio with Jamie Bowen, the visionary Head of ESG and Improvement at Chevron Group, as he challenges the conventional view of ESG practices as mere compliance and data reporting, advoca…

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Leading with Purpose: Lessons in Operational Excellence with Ron Darnell at Siemens Energy 42:17

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Are you truly leading your teams or just keeping things moving? Rethink how you lead, improve, and align your teams for success with our latest episode of Leading for Business Excellence. Ron Darnell, Senior Quality Manager at Siemens Energy Wind Power, invites us into his leadership journey, sharing the highs and the missteps that have shaped his …

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Minisode #69: From Crisis to Transformation 3:16

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. This minisode features Steve Vaid as he reflects on his journey of leading a cultural transformation from the charity sector to financial services. Discover how a relentless focus on the customer, from Net Promoter Score…

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Minisode #68: Unlocking Curiosity for Improvement 4:46

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. This episode features Paul Hayward from CooperVision as he shares how listening and engaging with team members at all levels has fostered a culture of curiosity to drive meaningful process improvement across his organisa…

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Minisode #67: Empowering Communities Through Collaboration and Innovation 2:31

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, we revisit our interview with Tom Greenwood, Group CEO at Helios Towers, as he discusses how the company is driving local community impact through education, digital inclusion, and initiatives to promot…

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Minisode #66: Harnessing Expertise for Community Connection 3:13

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, we revisit an early interview with David Callaghan, former Senior Vice President of Oracle EMEA and President of the British Quality Foundation until 2019. David shares how businesses can use their uniq…

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Minisode #65: Leadership and Engagement for Sustainable Improvement 4:46

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, Tony Tielen, Group Excellence Director at BQF award winning Smiths Group PLC shares why effective change management and stakeholder engagement are key to driving sustained improvements. He highlights ho…

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Maximising Inputs; Fuelling Growth; Balancing Value - PMI's Managing Partners Discuss 41:49

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To celebrate 40 years of PMI transforming goals into results, this episode of Leading for Business Excellence focuses on the key challenges our leadership team see: maximising inputs, fuelling growth and balancing value. Host Susannah Clarke is joined by Rich Seddon, Kate Smith, and Rebecca Seddon to have a frank and open discussion about the chall…

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Minisode #64: Process Management for a Neurodiverse Workforce 3:22

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, we’re joined by Rosie Brighty, Neurodiversity Trainer and Consultant at Divergent Consulting, as she shares how balancing structure with flexibility can make your processes more inclusive, and more effe…

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Minisode #63: Energising a Continuous Improvement Culture 3:42

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, Tony Tielen, Group Excellence Director at BQF award winning Smiths Group PLC shares how fostering a safe, inclusive environment is essential to driving quality and empowering teams to embrace Continuous…

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Minisode #62: Driving Quality, Empowering Teams 4:39

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, Paul Hayward from CooperVision shares insights on workplace challenges and how a hands-on Lean training program empowered leaders to guide their teams in quality-driven, data-informed decision-making, c…

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Minisode #61: The Path to Quality Excellence 2:27

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, BQF President Karen Leftley shares her observations on how organisations are navigating the journey to quality excellence. She explains why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach and underscores the powe…

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Minisode #60: The Evolving Role of Quality Professionals 4:11

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, we’re joined by Vince Desmond, CEO of the Chartered Quality Institute as he explores the evolving role of quality professionals from reactive quality management to proactive enablement. Listen to the fu…

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Minisode #59 What A Continuous Improvement Culture Looks Like 3:09

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. Our guest Paul Hayward at CooperVision, joined us shortly after having led his team to success at the BQF UK Excellence Awards, where they took home the prestigious Excellence in Continuous Improvement Culture award. Joi…

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Minisode #58: Building a Culture of Improvement 6:08

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, we are joined by Linda Linteau, Head of Global Continuous Improvement for SGRE Service, the global market leader in offshore wind power. Linda discusses how combining Lean Six Sigma and Agile methodolog…

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What Makes an Effective Non-Executive Director Steering FTSE Companies: An Interview with Helen Mahy CBE 43:53

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Balancing support with effective challenge; creating an inclusive environment where all board members feel seen; enabling the diversity of the thinking the business needs to lead with agility. Which would you prioritise as a Non-Executive Director (NED)? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Helen Mahy CBE, Chair of the NextEnergy Solar Fun…

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Minisode #57: Thriving with Dyslexia - The Leader's Role 4:18

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, we’re joined by Rosie Brighty, Neurodiversity Trainer and Consultant at Divergent Consulting, as she shares a personal challenge from her journey with dyslexia and dyspraxia. Her story underscores the v…

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Minisode #56: Purpose-Driven Success in Not-for-Profits 3:41

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Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, we’re joined by Vince Desmond, CEO of the Chartered Quality Institute as he explains the leadership challenges faced in not-for-profit organisation, emphasising the crucial role of a supportive communit…

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Customer-Centric Leadership: Insights from Charity to Commerce with Steve Vaid at Money Advice Trust 35:38

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Have you ever paused to consider how well you're truly listening? In his first 90 days as CEO at Money Advice Trust, Steve Vaid prioritised understanding employee experiences and customer feedback. By identifying key themes and strategic priorities, he’s set the organisation on a path to success through business excellence. A customer-centric focus…