Applying Asset Management

By Martin Kerr

I am a passionate Asset Management and Change Management professional. I have delivered training to thousands of people around the world on these topics and simplified how they adopt and make the most... more

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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.

Applying Asset Management episodes:

January 05, 2023Asset Management System
In this podcast I speak to the different elements of an Asset Management System / Framework. The insights provided are from years of implementation experience but also acknowledge that while there are technical aspects of Asset Management, it is an organizational consideration.
- A Framework for Decision Making
Plan, Do, Check & Act
Governance and Decision Making
Framework vs System
Asset Management Policy
Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP)
Asset Management Plan (AMP)
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16min
January 05, 2023Asset Management Concepts
I will discuss key concepts that will help you understand not only what Asset Management is but what it seeks to do. These insights come from years of implementation experience and I hope they will broaden your mind to the fact that everyone on earth is doing Asset Management, but most don't understand that they are. The topics within this podcast are:
- You're already doing Asset Management
Examples of Value
Asset Management vs the Management of Assets
Demand to Value
Cost, Risk and Performance
Asset Management Definition
hy is an Asset?
What is an Asset?
You and Asset Management
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29min
May 13, 2019Types of Change
Different types of Change
Change can be categorized into one of three types:
- Strategic Change
Tactical Change
Operational Change
Positioning the type of change creates a context for stakeholders. Types of change are a great way to align Risk and Opportunity.
We have collected our learnings from the field and shared them for likeminded people working in Change, Asset Management and Management Systems. We hope that you will gain insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches.
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10min
May 13, 2019Change Principles
Why are Principles important?
- They allow us to have purposeful discussions.
They help us explain the continuum, not the destination.
They are guiding and promote convergence.
They are a great way to resolve the ambiguity.
They assist us to navigate detail especially when we are not experts.
They promote trust because they influence a discussion based on the outcome as opposed to the detail.
We have collected our learnings from the field and shared them for likeminded people working in Change, Asset Management and Management Systems. We hope that you will gain insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches.
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25min
May 13, 2019Change Hierarchy
What is a Change Hierarchy?
- Sets the scene for change by separating the WHY from the HOW.
It is a simple, agnostic and scalable way in which to position change effort in an organization.
An effective way to discuss the change in the correct context.
Assists with visualizing and measuring the change.
Supports business cases for change because people understand how the organization pictures itself now and the change ahead.
The hierarchy is narrow at the top but then spreads out across the organization.
We have collected our learnings from the field and shared them for likeminded people working in Change, Asset Management and Management Systems. We hope that you will gain insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches.
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15min
May 13, 2019About Them
About Them...
- They are human (They have feelings and their own lives).
They all contribute something (They have a purpose).
They come to work for many reasons (Money is only one reason).
They want to belong (Being part of a Team is a privilege).
They want to be respected (They have knowledge and ideas).
They want to feel safe (This requires reinforcement).
They want to be heard (Everyone can contribute…Allow them).
They want to be acknowledged (People like to be recognized occasionally for their contribution).
We have collected our learnings from the field and shared them for likeminded people working in Change, Asset Management and Management Systems. We hope that you will gain insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches.
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26min
May 13, 2019About You
About you…
- You are human and have set ways of thinking and feeling.
You have fears and anxiety.
You like to feel accepted.
You have a purpose.
You have an ego and a perception of how others view you.
You don’t know everything.
We have collected our learnings from the field and shared them for likeminded people working in Change, Asset Management and Management Systems. We hope that you will gain insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches.
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18min
May 13, 2019Change Leadership
Why is Change Leadership important?
- Provides direction (mind) and purpose (heart) to the operations of the organization.
It is the social influence to help others change and align with a new way of doing things.
Provides the capability to meet the requirements of stakeholders.
Addresses the risks and issues that face the organization (internal and external).
Balances the change management with the transition.
Creates and nurtures an environment for success.
We have collected our learnings from the field and shared them for likeminded people working in Change, Asset Management and Management Systems. We hope that you will gain insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches.
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17min
November 06, 2018 Data, Information, Knowledge and Wisdom
Being able to differentiate between Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom is key to influencing and sustaining change. In your conversations and engagements with stakeholders, Knowledge Transfer is paramount in enabling value. This episode describes each of these levels of knowledge transfer and how they factor in effective change.
We have collected our learnings from the field and shared them for likeminded people working in Change, Asset Management and Management Systems. We hope that you will gain insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches.

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5min
November 06, 2018 Configuration Management (Simplified)
Configuration is a key element in the "Management of Assets". Configuration Management is a key consideration in "Asset Management". Unfortunately, it is often seen as a cost or excessive effort. Understanding what your assets are and where they are, is key to effective decision making, system availability, operational support and managing cost and change. This episode explores some practical examples of Configuration Management.
We have collected our learnings from the field and shared them for likeminded people working in Change, Asset Management and Management Systems. We hope that you will gain insights from our experiences. Each podcast is conveyed through the eyes of the person sharing the experience, not just an academic account of what occurred. These are real-life experiences and approaches.

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8min

FAQs about Applying Asset Management:

How many episodes does Applying Asset Management have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.