Leading for Business Excellence

Leading for Business Excellence

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Leading for Business Excellence episodes

  • Minisode #47: Management and Leadership - The number one driver of productivity

    Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. 

    In this minisode, Tanya Aitken, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at the Chartered Management Institute, shares her insights on how effective management and leadership programs within organisations lead to better results and improved productivity.  

    Listen to the full episode here: https://pmi.co.uk/knowledge-hub/nurturing-leadership-excellence-with-tanya-aitken-chief-product-and-marketing-officer-at-cmi/ 

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    3 min
  • Minisode #46: Trusting Your Gut - The Key to Making Informed Decisions

    Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.

    In this minisode, we join Vince Desmond, CEO of the Chartered Quality Institute, as he shares what advice he would give to those starting out in the quality profession.  He highlights the importance of trusting your intuition and building a strong network of people both internally and externally.

    Listen to the full episode here: https://pmi.co.uk/knowledge-hub/end-to-end-quality-as-a-competitive-advantage-with-vince-desmond-ceo-of-the-chartered-quality-institute/ 

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    3 min
  • Driving Sustainable Improvement in a Global Organisation with Laura McLaren at Tesco

    How can you turn everyday challenges into opportunities for team growth and innovation? 

    In this episode of Leading for Business Excellence, Laura McLaren, the Global Head of Process Experience at Tesco, provides the answer and shares practical strategies for mastering Change Management and Continuous Improvement in large organisations.

    Hear why a human-centred approach with a hands-on, step-by-step method for problem-solving and skill-building is crucial.  With insights on leveraging diverse global teams and incorporating a bit of fun, she shares key points from her extensive experience in delivering significant workplace transformation.

    With her vibrant perspective on leadership and change, this episode is guaranteed to inspire and energise you to rethink your approach to overcoming challenges at work.

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    42 min
  • Minisode #45: Industry Insights - Efficiency vs. Customer Outcomes

    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 Suraj Patel, Head of Operational Strategy at Capital One.  He discusses cultural differences between sectors, emphasizing the focus on efficiency and bottom line in the utilities industry, while the financial services industry prioritises customer outcomes.

    Listen to the full episode here: https://pmi.co.uk/knowledge-hub/podcast-converting-customer-needs-into-strategy-wins-through-operational-excellence-with-suraj-patel-capital-one/ 

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    3 min
  • Minisode #44: How Brands Transform from a Crisis

    Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.

    In this minisode, Katie Evans, Chief Marketing Officer at Burger King UK, shares examples of brands that have successfully adapted to changing consumer behaviours and expectations.

    Listen to the full episode here: https://pmi.co.uk/knowledge-hub/leading-for-business-excellence-podcast-episode-2-driving-customer-focused-performance-improvement-with-katie-evans-cmo-burger-king/ 

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    6 min
  • Minisode #43: Rethinking Flexible Working

    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 Emma Howard Boyd CBE, a leading voice on how we must develop systems to address climate issues and the intrinsically linked cost of living crisis, women leaders and diversity.

    From the perspective of sharing experience and mentorship opportunities, Emma reflects on the importance of visibility and adaptable work policies to support long-term career growth.

    Listen to the full episode here: https://pmi.co.uk/knowledge-hub/podcast-leading-for-the-future-with-emma-howard-boyd-cbe/

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    4 min
  • Operational Excellence Insights to Fuel Success with Marvin Cooke of Toyota Motor Europe

    Visualise a vehicle rolling off the production line every 58 seconds.  Each one driven by an organisation at the peak of operational excellence.  Are you ready to join these world-renowned leaders in process mastery?

    In the latest episode of PMI's Leading for Business Excellence podcast, we’re in conversation with the Executive Vice President of Manufacturing at Toyota Motor Europe, Marvin Cooke.

    From his beginnings as an apprentice to his current role overseeing Toyota's entire European manufacturing operations, Marvin shares his journey through the twists and turns of the global pandemic and supply chain crises that have tested systems like never before, revealing the high-performance engine behind Toyota's sustained success.

    Join the conversation as we explore the road to excellence, with leadership insights into translating philosophy into practical action, the importance of ‘going to see’, and the power of putting people first.

    Process mastery is within your grasp.  Transform your Operations, starting today.

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    52 min
  • Minisode #42 Banana Behaviours to Support Wellbeing

    Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. 

    In this minisode, we join Jon Manning, Founder & CEO of Arthur Ellis: Mental Health Support, as he talks through the “banana behaviours” that you can incorporate into your life today to improve your own mental health.

    Listen to the full episode here: https://pmi.co.uk/knowledge-hub/podcast-creating-a-mentally-healthy-workplace-with-jon-manning-founder-and-md-at-arthur-ellis/

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    3 min
  • Minisode #41: The Key to Solving Tough Business Problems

    Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.

    In this minisode, we dive into the power of data analysis in problem-solving as Linda Linteau, Head of Global Continuous Improvement for SGRE Service, shares her experience of the book 'Understanding Variation' by Donald Wheeler.

    Listen to the full episode here: https://pmi.co.uk/knowledge-hub/leading-for-business-excellence-podcast-episode-6-the-power-of-a-learning-culture-with-linda-linteau/  

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    4 min
  • Minisode #40 Leadership in the Hybrid Workplace

    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 Dr Nicola Millard, Principal Innovation Partner at BT Digital Solutions, as she talks about how we can engage with the next generation in the digital workplace.
     
    Listen to the full episode here: https://pmi.co.uk/knowledge-hub/podcast-leading-the-future-of-work-with-dr-nicola-millard-principal-innovation-partner-at-bt-digital-solutions/

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    5 min

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PMI’s podcast, Leading for Business Excellence, brings you inspiring stories from leaders who share their experiences gained around the globe and across a multitude of sectors. Hear how Business…