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Customer Expectations Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss the “fuzzy and shadowy” world of customer expectations, discussing how to set reliability requirements that actually keep customers coming back. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss customer expectation of reliability. Topics include: The Warranty Trap: why designing a product to only last as long as […]

Standard Reliability Methods Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss the importance of standard reliability methods within a company, to ensure teams are using effective, proven techniques rather than just following a generic recipe. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss standard reliability methods. Topics include: Internal “Cliffnotes” for Reliability: the value of creating short, […]

Trick Questions Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss questions that can reveal some job candidates’ knowledge or lack of understanding of new product reliability development Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss which questions and how to ask them in a potential reliability engineering position can distinguish those who really understand the process of […]

Getting Hired Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the process of finding a job in Reliability Engineering Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss some of the best ways to get into a job that fits with your skills. Topics include: Don’t wait until you need a new job to start connecting with others and […]

Setting up a reliability team sounds like progress—but it often delivers very little. In this episode, Chris and Fred unpack what actually makes a reliability team effective, starting with a simple truth: structure doesn’t matter nearly as much as culture. Instead of focusing on org charts or tools, they explain why reliability must be embedded in decision-making across the organization. The discussion also highlights how to find quick wins—whether through early testing, simple process improvements, or basic data analysis that reveals the real drivers of failure. If you’re serious about improving reliability, this episode will help you avoid the common traps and focus on what actually works.

Presenting Skills Abstract Carl and Fred share their experiences in presenting, what they have learned, what is most important in achieving excellent presentations. Key Points Join Carl and Fred, as they discuss the length and breadth of presenting. This is a large subject, so many different aspects are covered in the podcast. Topics include: Don’t […]

Getting and Giving Feedback Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the role of receiving feedback in improving one’s ability to implement the various reliability tasks and methods. They also cover how to give feedback to others, so it is most meaningful. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they continue to discuss the “soft” skills that […]

Leaving a Team Better Off Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss how reliability engineers can be most supportive in organizations to enable the most value-extraction from them and the team. Key Points Building on the discussion from episode 1138, Mojan and Fred dive into the ultimate measure of a successful Reliability Engineer: making oneself redundant. They […]

What is In it For Them Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss the benefits of Design for Reliability and how to demonstrate them. Key Points Join Mojan and Fred as they tackle the fundamental question in reliability engineering: How do you demonstrate the value of Design for Reliability (DfR) when the benefits are problems that never occurred? […]

Podcast Listens Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the almost 10 years of Speaking of Reliability podcasts and podcasting in general. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the world of podcasting and the data about listeners and podcast popularity. Topics include: Even though we can know how many subscribers downloaded our podcast, we […]