Podcasts about management systems

This week, Jenni travels back in time to revisit advice from the fundraising experts at Little Green Light about how to get the most out of your donor management system (you may call it a CRM). Let's make sure you aren't missing out on cool features or time-saving tips with your system! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Enter Jenni's birthday giveaway: forms.gle/aRsL3UThcjSr2eP47  — Little Green Light's Free Fundraising Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe   Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2025 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.

Michael Ashwood was a young detective assigned to help investigate the murder of a neo-Nazi in Sydney. What Michael and his colleagues didn't know was that federal investigators had placed a listening device in the murderer's home. What they heard would make chilling evidence at the murderer's trial. Michael was also involved in the disappearance of Tegan Lane, the child of Keli Lane, who was convicted and imprisoned for Tegan's murder, despite Tegan's body never being found. This episode references child loss. For assistance, contact Red Nose Grief and Loss on 1300 308 307 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cattle continued the upward trend today, but J.J. Lauby of Agri Management Systems cautions traders. Topics: - New crop outpacing old crop - Planting progress hindered by flooding, excessive rain - Tariff outlook for beef exports, imports

ISO consultancy isn't a field many aspire to enter, mostly because many don't know it exists until you're tasked with either managing an existing ISO Management System or implementing a brand new one.  We're continuing with our latest mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell into the world of ISO and discuss the common challenges they face while helping clients achieve ISO certification.   In this episode we introduce Sarah Ball, a Senior Isologist® at Blackmores, to learn about her journey towards becoming an ISO Consultant and what drives her to help clients on their ISO journey.   You'll learn ·      What is Sarah's role at Blackmores? ·      What does Sarah enjoy outside of consultancy? ·      What path did Sarah take to become an ISO Consultant? ·      What is the biggest challenge she's faced when implementing ISO Standards? ·      What is Sarah's biggest achievement?   Resources ·      Isologyhub ·      Productivity Ninja   In this episode, we talk about: [00:30] Episode Summary – We introduce Sarah Ball, a Senior Isologist® here at Blackmores, to discuss her journey towards becoming an ISO consultant who specialises in ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001. [03:45] What is Sarah's role at Blackmores? Sarah is a Senior Isologist® with Blackmores, supporting companies with maintaining systems, undertaking internal audits, and supporting with implementing new systems to gain certification utilising our Isology methodology. Sarah also coordinates the development of content of our online learning platform, the isologyhub. [04:50] What does Sarah enjoy doing outside of consultancy?: Sarah has a keen interest in history, having studied it at school, she like to travel to various locations of historical interest. She also spends a lot of time researching her own family tree, learning as much as she can about the far reaching members of the past. Sarah also likes to go jogging outside, as the gym environment didn't inspire much enjoyment, she instead prefers to be in nature while exercising. She has also participated in long distance running for charity, completing the 10k Race for Life. She's taking on the more daunting muddy 5K version this year, which includes a number of obstacles, so we're wishing her luck! One of the new hobbies she's like to take up this year include mountain climbing, with Mount Snowdon on her to-do list. [06:35] What was Sarah's path towards becoming an ISO Consultant?: Sarah initially started in Customer Services, working as a customer service advisor in a company and then got promoted to manager of a team. At that point, her role became more about understanding why they were getting certain complaints and what could be done to prevent them happening rather than just resolving them. She ended up spending more time with suppliers and other departments to help prevent some of the recurring issues, and along the line it lead onto being asked to implement an ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Which was a tall request considering the fact that at the time, Sarah knew nothing about ISO 9001 outside of it's designation and area of focus. As a result, she spent a lot of time researching it, and had the help of an external consultant to Implement the Management System. This was necessary, as knowing how to apply it to a business was something that she needed support with. 2 years later, the company asked Sarah to implement an ISO 45001 Health & Safety management system and an ISO 14001 environmental management system. These two she implemented herself after getting a feel for it during the initial quality management system implementation. For the next 10 years, Sarah worked in other companies, assisting with their integrated management systems. Along the way, she also picked up on ISO 27001 Information Security, before landing in Blackmores in 2020. [09:10] A path people fall onto – Most people don't actively plan to get into ISO consultancy, it's usually a result of being tasked with managing or implementing a management system while working in another role.  [10:10] What is Sarah's favourite aspect of being a Consultant? – Sarah enjoys the variety, not just in the work and tasks but in the companies and industries that she gets to work with. Each have their own way of working, unique approaches and knowledge nuggets in the form of ways of working that can be cherry picked and applied elsewhere. She also likes to see how a management system develops and evolves overtime and how it can become part of a company's success, driving continual improvement. Sarah enjoys working with people that can see the real benefits of ISO management systems, rather than just focusing on the certificate on the wall. [13:40] Making a Management System your own – Sarah is a big proponent of making a Management system your own, giving it an identity so that it can be fully integrated into the way a business works. Businesses do it all the time, usually by naming large projects that everyone can reference by a common shorthand. A Management System can work in the same way, making it a part of the day-to-day running of the business. She's also a fan of not worrying about the terminology in Standards. Many of the terms used are meant to be general, this was due to the way international audiences referred to certain aspects of management, it wouldn't always translate correctly. So many Standards have some admittedly awkward terminology that can be applied to any business, and you by no means have to use their wording, as long as you can explain what relates to what in an audit then you're free to name things as appropriate to you.   [16:55] What Standards does Sarah specilaise in and why? Starting with: ·      ISO 9001 Quality: This is the main standard that Sarah starting working with, and is one that touches on a lot of areas within other Standards. It's a great base to build off of, and is the starting point for many venturing into the world of ISO. ·      ISO 14001 Environmental: Sarah got experience with this Standard at her first company, it's also commonly implemented alongside ISO 9001.   ·      ISO 45001 Health & Safety: Another one of the first Standards Sarah implemented, it's also a common one to see in integrated management systems.   ·      ISO 27001 Information Security: Sarah got to grips with this Standard through years of working with other companies. Sarah's favourite Standard is ISO 9001, not only because it was her first experience with implementing ISO Standards, but because it create a blueprint for success. ISO Standards are setting the minimum requirement, not the maximum, they are designed get you started so you can make continual improvements. It also acts as a foundation to build onto, you can pick aspects of other Standards to integrate into your existing system. You don't necessarily have to certify to those additional Standards, but nothing is stopping you from strengthening your Management System with the best bits from other ISO's. [21:00] Sarah's favourite clause in ISO 9001: Sarah personally favors Clause 10 – non-conformity and corrective action. The reason behind that choice is due to that clauses' importance in driving continual improvement. It's about taking something negative being turned into a positive, which is what Quality Management is at it's core. [22:05] What is the biggest challenge Sarah had faced during a project and how did he overcome it?: Molding the Standard to the business. As a consultant, the biggest challenge is understanding how to make the requirements of a Standard fit the business, and not the other way round. It's all about trying to align the ISO Standard requirements to their values and mission, and then getting people on board with understanding the true benefits of management system implementation. At Blackmores, we ensure that each management system is unique to each business. We don't operate with a copy paste model. This is another reason why Sarah encourages naming your management system, by branding it you encourage engagement. Sarah highlights the fact that we run a lot of workshops in the initial part of a project, conducting a Gap Analysis, SWOT and PESTLE ect, this helps our consultants to really get a feel for how a business ticks. From that, we can help steer the delivery of the Management System to the wider business, by building it into their existing tools, such as an intranet. [25:45] Leading by example: We revamped our own ISO 9001 Management System a few years ago, with both Rachel Churchman and Sarah Ball leading the refresh. We gave it a name, H20 (How 2 Operate) and integrated it with our Microsoft Teams channels as we'd all swapped to mostly remote work following the COVID pandemic in 2020. As Sarah points out, there are many different ways to display and deliver your management system, including: ·      Microsoft Teams ·      Intranet ·      Google / Google Drive ·      SharePoint ·      CRM's such as Monday.com The key is building it into the day-to-day tools everyone uses. Make the Management System part of your processes, so adhering and maintaining it becomes part of everyone's way of working. [28:55] What is Sarah's proudest achievement? Obtaining her degree through the Open University while still working full time. It took Sarah 8 years of hard work to obtain her honours degree in History, which was one not required by her work or career development. It was simply something she wanted to do to prove to herself that she could achieve it. Many other members of Blackmores can attest to Sarah's level of determination, and organisation, as she shares many tips and techniques learned from her years of study and work. This includes: The Productivity Ninja – Learned from Graham Allcott's book, which seeks to help reduce procrastination, and tackle tasks with efficiency. The Second Brain – A tool to help keep track of ideas / tasks that aren't an immediate priority. These tools are now used by a number of the team, and we have no doubt Sarah will be schooling us on more techniques in future. If you'd like any assistance with implementing ISO standards, get in touch with us, we'd be happy to help! 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Hey CEO- Let me ask you- how often are you reinventing the wheel every time you need to complete that bigger task, project or event…over and over and over again? Business owners can easily waste 15-30 hours a week just figuring out repetitive tasks that could be streamlined with clear processes. And talk about blocking your CEO FLOW of energy, focus…and TIME towards your biz growth!Here's the thing…if you've done it before, you can do it again…but do you have a simple system to walk you through the steps you need to take without starting from scratch (or close to it) every time? Today on Part 4 of the CEO FLOW series, I'm gonna share with you a simple strategy to create repeatable workflows to UNBLOCK hours you are wasting starting from step one each time…so you can get your work done and get out of your office! Who wants to waste 15-30 hours a week when that's the total amount of time you wanna work in the first place? No more time wasted REINVENTING the wheel, promise?By the end of this episode, you'll go from REINVENTING the wheel every time to getting things rolling faster by REUSING a process when it comes to your CEO Task Flows…and free up hours a week. Cuz ain't no girl got time to go back to start over and over.Wouldn't you rather be the CEO whose TIME is flowing in the direction of your growth so you can scale your ROTI with less energy and effort and more efficiency and effectiveness? Thought so…Let's get into your CEO FLOW. Grab a spot for CEO FLOW before April 14th to go through it with LIVE support https://redeemhertime.com/flowI pray this blesses, challenges and moves you to action!Come join the conversation (+ implementation) afterwards inside the REDEEM Her Time Community https://redeemhertime.comYOU. HAVE. TIME. LissaP.S. Grab the REDEEM Her Time Planner + Digital Course to shift EVERYTHING about how you approach TIME in both Life + Biz https://redeemhertime.com/plannerP.P.S. Check out the IT'S TIME CONFERENCE Experience to get in the room with 100 Christian Women Business Owners who wanna be FAITH-ful + FRUITful with their TIME. https://redeemhertime.com/conference use code GETINTHEROOM to save $500

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Every interior designer knows the chaos of managing multiple projects simultaneously—design concepts to finalize, orders to place, client emails to answer, and site visits to attend. Without a centralized system, important details slip through the cracks, deadlines are missed, and stress levels rise.A well-structured project tracker gives you a bird's eye view of every project. So at any moment, you know what stage each project is at. No more guessing.I hope you enjoy the episodeBeth xxDownload the FREE template here.Key Components of an Effective TrackerThe best project trackers include just enough information without becoming overwhelming:• Project Overview: Basic project identification including client name and address • Key Dates and Deadlines: Major milestones, builder deadlines, and order timelines • Task Breakdown: Clear responsibilities for each phase of the project • Communication Schedule: When you'll update clients to maintain trust and expectations"A project tracker isn't just a glorified to-do list. It's a system that helps you manage all the moving parts of a project in one place," Beth emphasizes.Choosing the Right ToolWhile many sophisticated project management tools exist, I recommend starting simple:"I actually use a good old Google Sheet or Excel. It's really simple. It's easy to customize. You can have tabs for multiple projects."The most important factor isn't which tool you use, but whether you consistently use it.Making It a HabitFor your project tracker to be effective, I suggest three key habits:• Start each day by reviewing your tracker before checking emails • Update it in real-time as you complete tasks • Schedule a weekly check-in to ensure everything is current"I can guarantee there is no better feeling than at the end of your work week... you make sure your project tracker is up to date and you can see exactly where you are on all your projects."This episode is essential for interior designers who want to reduce stress, improve efficiency, and ensure no important details fall through the cracks in their design projects. Want to work together? Here are the ways I can help you in your business. 1.Sign up to our MAILING LIST where each month you will receive helpful business tips straight to your inbox 2. Start a HEALTH CHECK today. We will work together for 8 weeks and improve your systems and processes.I only have 8 spots available every month. 3. Start my course THE PROCESS so you know exactly what to do when in your interior design studio. 4. Have a look at THE RESOURCE STOCKROOM - this is where you will find our short courses and free resources to help you run a better interior design studio 5. Want to use our tool MTTD in your studio? Start your FREE 30 DAY TRIAL today.

"We can track tenant happiness in there."In this episode of The Honest Property Podcast, Becky & Ruth sit down with Steph James from JH Properties to chat about how she's systemized her property business while balancing family life.Steph shares the game-changing role of automation, social media, and outsourcing in property investing—plus, how a VA (Virtual Assistant) can help take the pressure off. She also reveals her top strategies for lead generation, investor trust-building, and keeping tenants happy.Whether you're scaling your property portfolio or just want to work smarter, not harder—this episode is packed with actionable insights.

AI “might be the salvation to humankind, or the opposite, as some fear”, says Lars Riisberg, CEO of Rina Digital Solutions, in this Lloyd's List podcast. Today, with large language models such as ChatGPT giving the general public some understanding of AI's capabilities, he says that AI “will surely change the way we work dramatically”. During his career devoted to data and its application that goes back to his university thesis in 1989, which looked at using AI in the automation industry, Riisberg has developed a positive outlook about AI. He is confident that, for shipping, it will have a positive effect on many current objectives, including decarbonisation, compliance and safety. In his opinion, digitalisation and the use of AI will help shipping's decarbonisation agenda and general operational efficiency. In particular, “the establishment, verification and use of management systems are spot on for use of AI,” he says. Yet all these benefits rely on data and one of his podcast themes revolves around how AI itself can be used to ensure that data is gathered in reliable ways. He listed some key data sources and acknowledged that “they all have their challenges when it comes to quality.” In his podcast, Riisberg mentions some practical instances where he believes AI can make a positive change, for example by using it to guide crew in how they carry out and report tasks. At an operational scale, he said that AI is already being used to establish reference performance standards in different sea states and to highlight deviations in fuel consumption compared to those standards and alert the crew. He also provided examples of where AI can be applied to management tasks but said that Rina's experience has given some insights into the pitfalls of AI. “AI is generally very ‘polite' and will try to come up with an answer… even when there is no good answer to a question,” he said, so “you will still have to be able to evaluate the answers and take your own personal judgement of the correctness of the answers.” Looking ahead, he predicted that it will become possible to interrogate data and written material by speaking to it through an AI interface and concluded “being able to ask questions about technically structured data… will be a new focus area for AI in the coming years.”

A well implemented ISO Management System can improve efficiency, customer satisfaction and drive continual improvement for a business. On the flip side, a poorly implemented Management system will yield little to no results, so what makes the biggest difference between good and bad implementation?  Communication is the key. If no one knows about your Management System, then how can it benefit the business as a whole? In this episode Ian Battersby discusses the importance of effective communication of your Management System, why it's vital to reap the full benefits of ISO Implementation and gives some examples of how you can communicate elements of your Management system to the wider business. You'll learn ·      Why do you need to communicate your management system? ·      What do you need to communicate? ·      Why is it important to communicate your Management system? ·      Different ways you can communicate your management system ·      How can you measure effective communication?   Resources ·      Isologyhub ·      How can ISO Standards Support ESG Compliance Workshop   In this episode, we talk about: [00:30] Episode Summary – Ian talks discusses elements of communicating a management system including, why you need to communicate and what needs to be communicated, the importance of doing so and how you can go about doing it. [02:45] Why do you need to communicate your Management System? In every ISO Standard, communication is a requirement. The levels and information specified will vary depending on the Standard, but the principles remain consistent. Ian cites ISO 9004 as providing further guidance to improve on what's initially required. In Clause 7.4 it states: “The effective communication of policies, strategy, relevant objectives is essential to the sustained success of an organisation.” Going on to state that communication should be “Meaningful, timely and continual” and that there should be some form of feedback within it to be able to address changes in the organisation's context. So, it's not just a one time exercise. It also states that: “communication processes should be both vertical and horizontal and be tailored to the differing needs of its recipients, whether internal or external.” So you also need to consider the external communication needs too. [04:35] Empowering through communication: ISO 9004 also talks about engaged, empowered and motivated people and their value as a key resource. These types of people help organisations to create and deliver value, so you should have processes in place for engaging those people, to gather feedback and drive continual improvement. [05:40] Where is Communication referenced in Standards?: Typically, communication is Clause 7.4 in most ISO Standards. Additionally there are elements of communication included in Clause 7.3. Awareness. The Awareness clause focuses on employees knowledge of the Management System, and is more focused on internal communications rather than with external interested parties. [06:25] What should be communicated internally? Under Clause 7.3 Awareness, it requires you to share: ·      Policies ·      Objectives ·      The consequences of non-conformance Other Standards may have additional communication requirements such as ISO 45001, which also highlights the need to share risks, hazards, incidents and the outcomes of investigations.   [07:10] Clause 7.4 Communication – This clause is more about determining internal and external communications. This includes considerations for: ·      What communications are relevant? ·      When should they be communicated? ·      Who should they be communicated to? ·      Who should be the one to communicate this information? Some Standards may also include specifications for communicating legal requirements, such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. [08:20] Nuance in effective communication:  One key element of communication is ensuring that it's understood and applied by the wider business. This doesn't mean that every employee should be able to parrot a specific policy within a business, but rather they should at least know where to find it and understand the implications for them. [09:40] A link between Communication and Leadership: Leadership plays a key role in communications, and ISO Standards specify that certain elements can't be delegated to another individual. Clause 5 Leadership specifically states: ·      They shall promote the use of the process approach and risk-based thinking, not delegating that promotion. ·      They should communicate to the importance of the management system and of conforming to that management system. ·      They should engage directly and support persons to contribute to the effectiveness of the system. ·      They should promote continual improvement. ·      They should support other relevant managers to demonstrate their leadership in their areas of responsibility. We've stressed the importance of Leadership in the success of a Management System in a previous episode, and their support with communication is a big part of that. [11:20] Communicating Objectives: Clause 6.2 Objectives states that they must be established and communicated. This doesn't have to be to everyone, so you can be selective and communicate certain objectives relevant to select people. [11:40] How to effectively communicate your management system  – Management systems can be vast, and it can be tricky to know exactly how much to communicate and to who. The first tip is to keep it simple. Translate the ‘Standard speak' into something recognisable for your business, which may not always be easy if you're familiar with the Standards terminology. However you need to relate these elements to how people in the business work. Try to keep it brief to avoid confusion. Next, ensure you are assuaging fears. Many are firstly opposed to the introduction of things like Operational Procedures if they've not worked with a Management System in place previously. However, all this is in practice is a written format for how they work, it shouldn't drastically change the way in which they work. Make sure they know this and describe what elements will change i.e. documentation updates. Lastly, they need awareness of the consequences of non-conformance and the need to look for opportunities to improve. [15:25] Communicating Policies – This is a part of all ISO Standards, a Policy can't just be hidden away in a rarely visited folder. A Policy communicates the intent of top management in an organisation, and is something that should be communicated to everyone, which could include external parties. So, you should try to keep this concise. On one page ideally. As long as you've encompassed the vision, values, strategy and top management commitment, and for certain standards a commitment to legal requirements, then you will meet an ISO Standards requirements. Some businesses like to include links to all their procedures within a policy, which by all means, you can, but don't expect people to read a 48 page policy and understand it enough to apply to their daily working lives.   [17:00] How can you communicate your Management System? – One key objective of communication is to ensure people understand and apply what's being communicated. To help achieve this, you may want to use multiple methods of communication, including: ·      Feedback options on content i.e. a yes or no check / options to provide feedback ·      Training sessions ·      Intranet page – quick links to relevant content such as policies or audit findings ·      Regular briefings ·      Notice boards ·      Electronic displays ·      Company briefs ·      Team meetings [20:25] How can you measure effective communication? There's a lot of ways you can assess this, including: ·      E-mail voting – to clarify when people have read specific documents ·      LMS Systems ·      Through SharePoint systems ·      Conduct surveys ·      During Internal Audits All of these can be used as methods of feedback where you can identify further opportunities for improvement from various levels of the business. [21:35] When should you consider external communications? – Clause 4.2 is where you're required to consider the needs and expectations of interested parties. When going through an anaylsis of these interested parties, you determine what they expect out of your Management System. Standards don't specify the need to write a communication plan, but they do say who's going to communicate what to whom, including how and when. In combination with that analysis of interested parties, it creates a solid basis for an effective communications plan. Again, some discretion will be required as not every external party will need to be privy to your internal policies and procedures. Just communicate what's relevant to them. If you'd like any assistance with implementing ISO standards, get in touch with us, we'd be happy to help! We'd love to hear your views and comments about the ISO Show, here's how: ●     Share the ISO Show on Twitter or Linkedin ●     Leave an honest review on iTunes or Soundcloud. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one. Subscribe to keep up-to-date with our latest episodes: Stitcher | Spotify | YouTube |iTunes | Soundcloud | Mailing List

This episode is sponsored by ERP Mechanics. Document management is an essential element of any enterprise solution, and our guest on this episode, Roger Cruz of ERP Mechanics, has worked with document management systems for many years, with a particular focus on Lasernet. Roger tells us about his years of experience deploying document management solutions. He shares some of the typical project execution techniques businesses have used and what has proven the most effective in different circumstances. We also discuss out of the box and unique use cases Roger has encountered, and how document management systems have evolved over time. And Roger reviews some of the ways Lasernet has differentiated itself from other solutions available to Dynamics 365 customers. More from ERP Mechanics: Whether it's a new or existing project, ERP Mechanics is here to minimize risks, reduce costs and deliver your project on time. We offer a free consultation and trial of our services. Learn more about how we can help - https://www.erpmechanics.com/

Topics:5-Element Hiring FrameworkHiring for Attributes vs. ExperienceMoneyball Thinking for Smart Hiring...and so much more.Top TakeawaysWhat happens when you work and lead with passion?Vern and Michael emphasize that passion is crucial for both business success and leadership. Passion keeps teams committed through challenges and drives both personal and professional growth. For leaders, it means embracing a growth mindset, being open to feedback, and fostering team development. Passion is just one element in Vern's hiring framework—and a key predictor of success.Scorecards help you hire without the guesswork. Hiring practices often rely on gut feelings, making them prone to bias. Michael advocates using scorecards with measurable criteria like technical skills, cultural fit, and soft skills, along with clear performance expectations. This approach makes it easier to assess candidates objectively and sets the stage for accountability. When new hires understand what's expected, they can focus on the right things to succeed in the role. When paying more helps small businesses scale faster. Vern and Jordan acknowledge that small and medium-sized businesses often hesitate to offer higher salaries. But hiring top-tier talent for critical roles is an investment in expertise that can drive results quickly. This aligns with Michael's Moneyball approach to hiring. Just as the Moneyball thinking in baseball focuses on overlooked metrics to build a winning team, in business, the idea is to invest in key roles that might be costly upfront but will have outsized returns over time.About Vern DavenportVern Davenport is a partner at QHP Capital, a growth equity firm focused on healthcare, life sciences, and technology. He has held executive leadership roles at Misys Healthcare, Medfusion, M*Modal, and Allscripts, specializing in business transformation and operational execution. Vern is also one of the creators of The Management System, a structured framework for scaling businesses.About Michael CurryMichael Curry is the co-chairman and co-CEO of Lullwater & Co., an investment firm specializing in entrepreneurship through acquisition. A search funder turned investor, he is an experienced operator in the healthcare space. Michael scaled a healthcare services company through M&A and is now focused on building the next stage of his investment firm.DisclaimerThe opinions expressed herein are those of QHP Capital, L.P. (“QHP Capital”) and are subject to change without notice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. QHP Capital is a registered investment adviser with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.

How can you run and grow a successful strength training business without burning out and losing your personal freedom?    Strength Trainer and Business Coach Dave Bess returns to the podcast to teach you how to structure your time so you can get the most important things done and have more time for yourself and your family so you can grow your fitness business in a way that doesn't overwhelm everything else in your life.   If you want to make sure that you're ready to be as successful as you can be as a strength trainer now and in the future, this is one episode you need to tune in to.  ━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⚡ FREE Guide: Learn to Set Up, Operate, and Grow Your Own Strength Training Business — visit my free HIB Community here. ━━━━━━━━━━━━

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Send us a textInnovating on Wall Street: Kristen McGarry on Data, AI, and Technical Sales

Send us a textInnovating on Wall Street: Kristen McGarry on Data, AI, and Technical Sales

Privacy management tools help organizations conduct privacy impact assessments, check processing activities against requirements from privacy regulations, and track incidents that lead to unauthorized disclosures of personal data (investigation, remediation, reporting).00:00 Introduction00:10 Conversation35:50 EndThank you for watching this video, For more details or free demo with out expert write into us at sales@infosectrain.comSubscribe to our channel to get video updates. Hit the subscribe button. ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Infosectrain/ ✅ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Infosec_Train ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infosec-train/ ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infosectrain/ ✅ Telegram: https://t.me/infosectrains

Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. You can learn more about Jess by listening to my conversations with her on episodes 23 and 313 of The Leader Assistant Podcast. I'm excited to re-post several episodes of Jess' podcast on this show over the coming months and I think you'll enjoy hearing her point of view on all sorts of topics relevant to the assistant profession.In this Ask an Assistant spotlight episode, Jess answers a question about task management systems.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/314--In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That's where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants like yourself. Whether you're organizing an executive offsite, department meeting, or team retreat, TROOP keeps it simple, fast, and organized.Visit leaderassistant.com/troop to learn more! --Automate scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar. --Get your digital copy of The Leader Assistant Workbook at leaderassistantbook.com/workbook to lead yourself, lead your team, and lead your executive.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

"You have to have a very disciplined approach to stakeholder management to actually to successfully sunset old features and deprecate them as part of a replatforming exercise.”Katie Tamblin Top Five Tips For Replacing Old Software1.  Define the vision up front and align the stakeholders around that vision2. Get the data right3. Design, execute, check what you are building every step of the way4. Get close to your colleagues and customers, fostering cross functional collaboration. 5. Sunset any out of date or unused features TIME STAMP SUMMARY03:20 Clarify expectations across stakeholders07:35 Importance of aligning multiple databases14:15 Engage stakeholders throughout the process16:09 Discipline in removing unnecessary legacy features Where to find Tamblin?Website                  https://www.katietamblin.com/ LinkedIn                 https://www.linkedin.com/in/katietamblin/  Katie Tamblin Bio Katie Tamblin is author of The Lean-Agile Dilemma: Product Management Inside a Chunky Corporate. She has deep experience managing data and software development, particularly in value chain ESG reporting and supply chain compliance. Katie is Chief Product Officer and Board Member at Alcumus, a market-leading business providing software-led risk management solutions for small and large businesses world-wide. Katie is also the founder of Ecodove, a knowledge sharing community focused on sustainable living.  Katie was previously Chief Product Officer at Achilles Group Limited, where her team was instrumental in developing Achilles' approach to measuring sustainability in supply chains and delivering Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating systems for B2B supplier assurance.  Katie has previous experience in data analytics and economic forecasting, working for leading economic forecasting teams at IHS Markit (now part of S&P Global) and providing data services to Management Systems, Inc, on contract with USAID.  Katie holds a Master's of Public Policy (MPP) in International Development Policy and Environmental Policy from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Mathematical Economics from Wake Forest University.   

Topics:How to Free Up Leadership BandwidthThe Power of Mission, Vision & ValuesPitfalls in Implementing The Management System...and so much more.Top TakeawaysWant more freedom? Get more structure and discipline. Many founders resist structure, fearing it will slow them down. In reality, a well-defined system brings clarity, accountability, and autonomy. As an SMB founder, Michael knows firsthand that clear roles and a problem-solving framework allow companies to move faster and focus on growth instead of firefighting. Vern describes The Management System as liberating. It removes dysfunction and unnecessary complexity, creating an environment where talented people can thrive.Middle management is the backbone of scalable companies. Great companies scale by empowering middle management, not by keeping decisions at the top. The Management System ensures that middle managers understand the bigger vision, their role in achieving it, and how their success is measured. And if someone resists this level of accountability and transparency, the system reveals it fast. Efficient teams track fewer metrics—and get more done. Vern suggests ditching 50-slide reports for clear, actionable tools. Tracking sheets keep teams focused on 10 or fewer key metrics—green means you're on track, red means it's time to act. Tools like the A3 condense problem-solving into a one-page plan outlining the issue, root cause, and next steps. With these tools, teams leave meetings not just informed, but aligned and ready to execute.Teamwork makes the dream work. Podcasts and books often highlight solo journeys to success, but Michael emphasizes that true success comes when a team unites for something bigger than themselves. What matters more than personal wins is a shared mission and a willingness to support each other through the highs and lows. When a group shares that purpose, success follows naturally.Recommended Reads from This Episode“Accelerating Growth” by Vern Davenport: Unpacks how a structured system can help companies scale by improving execution, accountability, and leadership alignment.“Getting the Right Things Done” by Pascal Dennis: Teaches how to apply lean management principles to eliminate inefficiencies.“The Founder's Dilemma” by Noam Wasserman (Harvard Business Review article): Explores the trade-off between control and financial success that founders face as they scale.About Vern DavenportVern Davenport is a partner at QHP Capital, a growth equity firm focused on tech-enabled life sciences and pharma services. He created The Management System, a structured framework designed to scale businesses. With executive leadership experience at Misys Healthcare, Medfusion, M*Modal, and Allscripts, Vern specializes in business transformation and operational execution.About Michael CurryMichael Curry is the co-chairman and co-CEO of Lullwater & Co., an investment firm specializing in entrepreneurship through acquisition. A search funder turned investor, he is an experienced operator in the healthcare space. Michael scaled a healthcare services company through M&A and is now focused on building the next stage of his investment firm.Disclaimer:The opinions expressed herein are those of QHP Capital, L.P. (“QHP Capital”) and are subject to change without notice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. QHP Capital is a...

Changes in BMS technology, including the edge-to-cloud concept, are changing the way we manage buildings. Eugene Mazo of Atrius, part of the Intelligent Spaces Group at Acuity Brands, joins us to discuss futureproofing buildings.

In episode 657, Megan chats to Kara Myers about how to organize and automate your blogging business for success in 2025. Kara is the recipe developer, photographer, and voice behind Sweetly Splendid, where she shares comforting Southern and Tex-Mex recipes. She is a 6th-generation Texan and has a passion for nostalgic flavors that bring people together. Her work has been featured in outlets like Woman's World and Food & Wine. She is a seasoned entrepreneur with multiple successful businesses, and specializes in helping others streamline their workflows and build efficient processes. Kara likes to use the approach of combining real-world experience with actionable insights for creators looking to grow and thrive. When she's not working, Kara loves camping, reading, and spending time with her daughter and dogs. In this episode, you'll learn actionable strategies for streamlining workflows, implementing project management systems, and creating a sustainable approach to blogging. Key points discussed include: - Your brain is not a project management system: Storing everything in one place frees up mental space and increases productivity. - A time audit reveals hidden inefficiencies: Track your tasks for a week to identify bottlenecks and areas that slow you down. - Content planning reduces stress and boosts efficiency: Even planning one month ahead prevents last-minute scrambling and saves time. - Choosing the right project management tool is key: ClickUp, Asana, and Airtable help streamline tasks—pick one that fits how your brain works. - Automations free up valuable time: Tools like Zapier, Wordable, and Finite Analytics handle repetitive tasks so you can focus on growth. - Small organizational changes lead to more revenue: The more systematized your business is, the more time you have to scale and make money. - Break down big goals into actionable steps: Instead of vague yearly goals, set specific, trackable monthly milestones. - Give yourself grace and stay flexible: Life happens—adjust your systems and goals as needed without guilt. Connect with Kara Myers Website | Instagram

**Dr. Lisa Faast breaks down the essentials of selecting the perfect pharmacy management system (PMS).** **Show Notes:** 1. **benefits of cloud-based PMS systems** [0:0] Websites Mentioned: https://www.drlisafaast.com/ ----- #### **Becoming a Badass Pharmacy Owner Podcast is a Proud to be Apart of the Pharmacy Podcast Network**

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA TRACS, and Today's Class Recorded at the 45th annual Mobile Air Climate Systems Conference (MACS 2025) in Orlando, Florida, the focus is on the critical topic of leak detection in automotive air conditioning systems. Two main leak detection methods are compared: dye leak detection, which uses fluorescent dyes and UV lights for visual identification, and electronic leak detection (ELD), which uses sensors to detect refrigerants. The discussion also covers the compatibility of these methods with various refrigerants, including those used in electric vehicles, and explores the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. John Godden, Production Operations Manager, Spectronics Corporation Matt Farel, Business Development- Service Tools, Inficon Show Notes Watch Full Video Episode MACS Training Event & Trade Show: https://macsmobileairclimate.org/ National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF): https://wp.nastf.org/ Koura: https://www.kouraglobal.com/ Honeywell: https://www.honeywell.com/us/en Leak Detection Discussion (00:00:00) Importance of Air Conditioning (00:02:12) Heat Pump Systems (00:03:03) Complementary Technologies (00:04:09) Tracers in Manufacturing (00:04:44) Visual vs. Electronic Detection (00:05:33) Safety of Refrigerants (00:07:50) Importance of UV Light (00:08:21) Using Multiple Detection Methods (00:09:33) Verifying Repairs (00:10:52) Preference in Detection Methods (00:12:06) Market Trends in Leak Detection (00:13:00) The Importance of Shop Management Systems (00:13:53) Training and Customization of Napa Trax (00:14:33) Leak Detection Methodologies (00:15:40) Dye Compatibility with Refrigerants (00:16:20) Tracer Gas Leak Detection (00:17:54) EVs and Leak Detection Challenges (00:19:45) Advancements in Leak Detector Technology (00:21:52) New Developments in Dye Products (00:23:38) Transition to Natural Refrigerants (00:24:29) Thanks to our Partner, NAPA TRACS NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Thanks to our Partner, Today's Class Optimize training with Today's Class: In just 5 minutes daily, boost knowledge retention and improve team performance. Find Today's Class on the web at https://www.todaysclass.com/ Connect with the Podcast: -The Aftermarket Radio Network:

If you've ever implemented an ISO Standard, then the term Management Review will be familiar to you.  It's a mandatory part of the implementation process, and a crucial tool for monitoring continual improvement. Somewhere down the line, it's become a bit of a myth that a Management Review needs to be an annual meeting. That is simply not the case, while required by the Standard, it's very flexible on how this could be achieved. In this episode Ian discusses the purpose of Management Review, including what you should be including and getting out of the review and breaks down the fallacy of the annual event. You'll learn ·      What is the purpose of a Management Review? ·      What are the common misconceptions about Management Review? ·      How Management Review supports other clause requirements ·      What are the inputs for Management Review? ·      What are the outputs of a Management Review?   Resources ·      Isologyhub ·      How to conduct a Management Review   In this episode, we talk about: [02:05] Episode Summary – Ian discusses the real purpose of Management Review, and dispels the myth of the annual event. [02:35] What is the purpose of a Management Review?: Management Review is a requirement of all ISO Standards. It's main purpose is to check if your Management System is fit for purpose, and what needs to be updated to ensure it aligns with your businesses objectives and strategic direction. In short, it's there as a check to see what's working well and what's not working well, in addition to continual improvement considerations. [03:30] What are some common misconceptions about Management Review?: Some common misconceptions include:- ·      That it's simply a formality – Rubber-stamping things and missing out on the opportunity to effectively monitor management system progress ·      That It must be once a year ·      Having to review everything in excruciating detail i.e. all audit findings ·      The need to update the risk assessment and re-jigging scores ·      That you must review and update your SWOT/PESTLE ·      Or review and update all management system documentation ·      That it's the perfect opportunity to re-write a policy There is a time and place for all of these, and you could tackle some of this in a Management Review if you really want to, but that is not the main purpose of a Management Review. [04:50] How Management Review supports other clause requirements - Leadership: If we take ISO 9001 as an example, the Leadership clause states: “Top management shall demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the quality management system by: a) taking accountability for the effectiveness of the quality management system e) ensuring that the resources needed for the quality management system are available g) ensuring that the quality management system achieves its intended results” These requirements at first glance may seem like they'd require a lot of effort and monitoring of many different factors, but in actuality they can all be satisfied through effective Management Review. [05:55] What involvement is required from top management? As stated in ISO Standards:- “Top management shall review the organization's management system, at planned intervals, to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy, effectiveness and alignment with the strategic direction of the organization.” Top management also have involvement in the following elements of implementing and maintaining a management system: ·      Context ·      IPs ·      Risks/Ops ·      Objectives ·      Policy ·      Support ·      Operation ·      Performance monitoring Management Review relates specifically to ‘performance monitoring', but that in of itself will include elements of all the other clauses within the Standard, and many of those require top managements involvement on some level. [07:45] The fallacy of the annual event – The Management Review clause specifically states that a Management Review should be ‘carried out at planned intervals'. Many had interpreted that as once a year, which has been the prevailing myth for decades. Looking at the Standard, no where does it say ‘once a year', planned intervals means it could be once a month, it could be once a week, it could be a set points during the summer. When deciding on these planned intervals, take into consideration the nature of your business, the size of your business, the risks associated with it and the maturity of your Management System. This will determine how frequent the Management Review should be, as it will differ for every business. [09:10] Examples of Management Review frequency – Ian has worked in an organisation where they had a rather grand Management Review process, where top management and other relevant individuals meet to review the past year and set the scene for the following year. That same organisation also had monthly meetings with the same members of top management to keep on top of new and on-going issues. That isn't to say this is the only way to run Management Review. Some opt to have quarterly meetings, others once every 6 months and some even leave it to once a year. [10:40] What is required of Management Review? Inputs – Clause 9.3 details the requirements of Management Reivew in most Standards (some swap 9.3 and 9.2 around, but the contents remains the same). First, the inputs required for Management Review include: The status of actions from previous management reviews - If you said you were going to do something before, how's that going? Changes in external and internal issues that are relevant to the quality management system - this doesn't mean that every meeting should consider the SWOT/PESTLE/IP tables, but there must be some determination of when that's done in detail and when a senior mgt discussion should include the key aspects of that and its impact. There is a need to review these things when required anyway, so doing it only at pre-defined times can be problematic. Information on the performance and effectiveness of the quality management system, including tends in:- ·      Customer satisfaction and feedback from relevant interested parties; ·      The extent to which objectives have been met; ·      Process performance and conformity of products and services; ·      Nonconformities and corrective actions; ·      Monitoring and measurement results; ·      Audit results; ·      The performance of external providers; ·      The adequacy of resources; ·      The effectiveness of actions taken to address risks and opportunities; ·      Opportunities for improvement. [20:45] What is required of Management Review? Outputs – You will also have a number of outputs from Management Review, including:- Opportunities for Improvement – This could be as a result or reviewing audit findings and discussing the OFI's found and how you can address and implement these. You could also use the Management Review to review and set new objectives for the year ahead. Any need for changes to the management system – You may need to review policies and procedures and see if they're still fit for purpose, if they're not then this is a good venue to discuss and update them. Other aspects that may have changed or will have a need to change include: ·      Interested parties – have their needs and expectations changed? ·      People – Do you need to change the people involved with certain processes? ·      Awareness – Do you need to raise more awareness around a specific topic? Resource needs – You may need to raise the need for more resourcing in regard to the management system or related processes. If you'd like to learn about alternative ways to host a Management Review, listen to one of our previous episodes. We'd love to hear your views and comments about the ISO Show, here's how: ●     Share the ISO Show on Twitter or Linkedin ●     Leave an honest review on iTunes or Soundcloud. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one. 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Don't make this deadly hiring mistake Ok, that sounded a bit dramatic. But I really can't overstate how damaging hiring a salesperson without this one thing in place can be. I mean, you could get everything else right and have the other 4 hiring pillars I talk about in place (Selection - Induction - Training and Management Systems) but if you're missing this - you are toast. Tune in here to find out what it is.

Are you drowning in to-do lists and feeling like you can never get ahead? If you're struggling to juggle all the pieces of running your home while being present for your family, this episode is for you! I'm sharing my proven four-step home management system that has helped thousands of moms go from overwhelmed to organized. As a mom who's been through various seasons - from corporate life to homeschooling to running a multiple six-figure business - I know firsthand that this system works in every season of motherhood. In today's episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to: Create a flexible time management system using my signature 5 Block Method Reduce your to-do list by 90% with my Fundamental Needs System Keep your home consistently tidy with zone cleaning and tidy cues Get your whole family involved using strength assessments and communication boards This is the exact system I use every single day to run my home and business while staying present for my family. And you can too! You've got this! xoxo, Chelsi Jo . . . . Resources From Today's Episode: Free Time Blocking Workbook: www.chelsijo.co/timeblockingworkbook Free Fundamental Needs Workbook: www.chelsijo.co/fundamentalneedsworkbook Follow Along on YouTube: @systemizeyourlife Get All My Free Resources: www.chelsijo.co Home Management System - Systemize Your Life: www.chelsijo.co/syl Business Growth System - Systemize To Scale: www.chelsijo.co/systemizetoscale

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The importance of setting key objectives can't be understated. They help drive continual improvement and reflect a business's key metrics for success in various areas. They are also a key aspect of implementing an ISO Standard, with most specifying a dedicated Objectives clause. While most businesses will have objectives irrespective of any ISO certification, many may fall into the familiar trappings of having separate objectives for different departments, which only serves to fragment your measurement of success. In this episode Ian discusses the importance of setting key business objectives, and why you should be aligning these with your strategic direction.   You'll learn ·      What is the Annex SL format and why was it introduced? ·      What is meant by ‘Strategic Direction'? ·      The importance of risks and opportunities in objective planning ·      Who are setting key business objectives important? ·      How can you align objectives with a businesses strategic direction?   Resources ·      Isologyhub     In this episode, we talk about: [02:05] Episode Summary – Ian discusses how to align objectives with the strategic direction of the business, and why it's important to do so.    [02:55] What is the Annex SL format and why was it introduced?: The Annex SL format refers to the standard 10 clause structure that we now see in most ISO Standards. Introduced back in 2015, it sought to address the issues with integrating multiple Standards, in addition to making them more accessible to every sector. Prior to 2015, many ISO standards were designed with specific sectors in mind, using terminology that would make sense to them, but perhaps not to others. The Annes SL format now uses the same language across all ISO's, making It easy to integrate multiple ISO compliant Management Systems. [06:10] What is meant by the term Strategic Direction? Leadership: This is a term that appears in ISO 9001 5 times. We first see it in Clause 5 – Leadership, where it states: “Top management shall demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the management system by ensuring that the policy of objectives are established for the management system and are compatible with the context and strategic direction of the organisation.” This is where it's made explicitly clear that leadership / management are responsible for ensuring the Management System aligns with the way their business runs, in addition to integrating it into existing processes. [07:05] What is meant by the term Strategic Direction? Management Review: It also appear in clause 9.3 Management Review, where it states: “Top management shall review the organisation system at planned intervals to ensure its continuing suitability adequacy, effectiveness and alignment with the strategic direction of the organisation.” Again, this reinforces the need for top management to be involved to ensure that the Management System is in alignment with their overall goals. [08:40] What is meant by the term Strategic Direction? Context of the Organisation: It also appears at the very start of the auditable clauses, in Clause 4 – Context of the organisation, where it states: “The organisation shall determine the external and internal issues which are relevant to its purpose and its strategic direction.” This involves looking at issues from a legal, technical, competitive, cultural and economic point of view, and many of these will be determined by top or broader management within the business. They ultimately have the most influence in how a Management System is built, therefore have the most influence on how the policies and objectives are created. [10:45] The importance of risks and opportunities in Objective planning – Clause 6 (Planning) is where we address risks and opportunities raised in clause 4. It states that ‘Objectives must be established at relevant functions, levels and processes.” For us at Blackmores, we directly relate the findings from a risks and opportunities assessment (such as a SWOT & PESTLE), and link these to our objectives to try and minimise those risks. We also leverage the opportunities, by making them real tangible goals to work towards – seems obvious but we often see businesses missing the link between these exercises! [12:00] How can you set Objectives in alignment with Strategic Direction?: Many businesses now build their mission, values and strategic direction around sustainability and general ESG. When building a management system, you need to consider how it affects those sustainability / ESG goals, because that is essentially the context of your organisation. So, you'd need to consider: How does environmental performance, health & safety performance or legal compliance contribute to the success of the management system as a whole? You don't have to be going for ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 for these things to matter, even a quality management system can contribute to sustainability goals. This can be through improving economic performance by reducing waste ect. Also, don't be afraid to relate economic performance to your management system. If you have a turnover goal of X, mention that in your context documentation, and also consider how the management system can contribute to achieving that goal i.e. through processes, controls, monitoring and improvement activity. Also consider your client requirements, they may require an accident rate below X which can also be included in context documentation and can then be factored into your management system measures and objectives if need be to achieve that. [16:55] How do you establish your objectives? – First you must establish context, and that context must be relevant to the purpose and strategic direction of the business. The context setting must include those who understand that context, strategic direction and the purpose of the business, the risks and opportunities must be assessed in relation to that context, which in turn is already aligned with strategic direction. Finally the objectives must be set in relation to those risks and opportunities. It's all about having the right people to identify the relevant issues affecting the organisation, and setting concrete objectives in order to improve that. 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Ashlyn Sherman, Health Planning Coordinator for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, tells us how a PHIG-funded ASTHO Technical Assistance Opportunity helped her department; Colton Anderson, an ASTHO Senior Analyst, details what to consider when picking a performance management system; the fourth national convening of the STRETCH 2.0 initiative on is Wednesday, January 29 at 4 p.m. ET; and ASTHO is now taking applications for the Leadership Exchange for Adolescent Health Promotion Plus Community of Practice. ASTHO Blog Article: Missouri Takes Strategic Steps to Improve Policy Processes ASTHO Blog Article: Eight Considerations For Choosing a Performance Management System ASTHO Webinar: Centering Community-Led Strategies to Sustainable Public Health Financing  ASTHO Web Page: Funding & Collaboration Opportunities  

Conor Gallagher with the “Well-Ordered Family” management system. Teresa debuts Shrines and Wonders Wednesday. Joan Lewis reports on the latest news out of the Vatican.

Got big goals for your shop this year? Shop Boss can take them to the next level!Todd Westerlund is an industry vet. Over 15 years of technical experience and more than 18 years in the repair shop coaching. Todd is a believer in opening your shop seven days a week for ultimate customer service. He also shares advice on how to make your processes more efficient. 00:00 Industry Insights & Training07:25 Technician's Journey: 15 Years Experience10:46 Hands-On Training Initiative20:16 Flexible Work Schedules Benefit All23:15 Balancing Technician Ego and Client Needs29:42 Problem Solving in Auto Repair33:42 Overwhelmed by Work Demands38:17 Investing in Employees' Future42:25 "Streamlining Inspection Process"47:43 "Confession About Car Brake Negligence"56:42 "Prioritizing Morally Right Hospitality"58:03 "Open Invitation despite Poor Reviews"01:05:55 Welcoming Shop Tour Experience01:12:05 Call Center Amplifies Pre-booking Revenue01:16:06 "Shops Boost Sales with Callbacks"01:19:14 Bones: Protection Against Slips

Conor Gallagher with the “Well-Ordered Family” management system. Teresa debuts Shrines and Wonders Wednesday. Joan Lewis reports on the latest news out of the Vatican.

Anna Dearmon Kornick shares essential tools and tricks for managing your time and energy well. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What most forget when planning out their day 2) How to keep little tasks from distracting you 3) How to arrange your week to maximize energy Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1024 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANNA — Anna Dearmon Kornick is a highly sought after time management coach and keynote speaker, top 1% globally ranked podcast host of It's About Time, and founder of the It's About Time Academy. A true Louisiana firecracker who has become known for making time management fun, Anna helps busy professionals and business owners struggling with overwhelm manage their time using her personality-driven HEART Method. Building on more than a decade of experience in the fast-moving, high-stakes world of political and crisis communications, it's no surprise that Anna thrives on creating order out of chaos. Early in her career, she wrangled media for a Lt. Governor and managed the hectic schedule of a U.S. Congressman. Her rapid response background and relentless approach to problem-solving position her as the go-to expert for purpose-driven time management for busy professionals. • Podcast: It's About Time • Website: AnnaDKornick.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Author: Laura Vanderkam • Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen • Book: Mind Management, Not Time Management: Productivity When Creativity Matters (Getting Art Done) by David Kadavy • Book: The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan • Book: Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg • Past episode: 052: Mind Management for Productivity with David Kadavy • Past episode: 317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD • Past episode: 482: David Allen Returns with the 10 Moves to Stress-Free Productivity• Past episode: 617: Enhancing Your Productivity by Managing Your Mental Energy with David Kadavy— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesome • Earth Breeze. Get 40% off your subscription at earthbreeze.com/AWESOME• Lingoda. Get a 10% discount and up to 45 free classes with the code AWESOME2025 or https://try.lingoda.com/awesome2025See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Modernized workforce management systems are essential to deploying the right skills and improving the operational agility of federal agencies, say DOJ CIO Melinda Rogers and Workday's Lynn Martin.

Outdated federal human resources platforms increasingly hinder agency recruiting and training, say OPM's Steve Krauss and Workday's Matthew Cornelis. In a new FedScoop interview, they discuss how cloud-native solutions and unified data standards enhance workforce agility, cut costs and foster cross-agency collaboration.

Imagine having every tool you need to manage your podcast right at your fingertips. Sounds ideal, right? That's exactly what we're crafting with NorthFlow, and today, I'm thrilled to take you behind the scenes of this game-changing project.In this episode of As It Relates to Podcasting, I'm introducing you to NorthFlow, an innovative podcast project management system designed to streamline podcast production and elevate efficiency. Joined by Taly, another one of NorthFlow's founders, we discuss the importance of organization, time-saving automations, and effective collaboration features offered by NorthFlow. Ideal for podcasters and agencies, Northflow promises to enhance productivity and empower growth. Tune in to hear the detailed breakdown and book a demo to experience Northflow firsthand.Learn about:00:00 Introduction to NorthFlow01:16 Behind the Scenes with NorthFlow02:02 Importance of Podcast Management Systems02:46 Key Features of NorthFlow06:43 Collaboration and Flexibility08:56 Empowering Growth with NorthFlow12:34 Conclusion and Call to ActionBOOK A DEMO: https://calendly.com/northflow/40-minutes-industry-influencers?month=2024-12 FREE RESOURCES:Book a Call: https://www.voltproductions.co/contact Podcast Recording Equipment Guide: https://www.voltproductions.co/tech-guide-freebiePodcast Launch Blueprint: https://www.voltproductions.co/your-podcast-launch-blueprint Descript Freebie: https://www.voltproductions.co/descript-ai-freebieDiscord Community: https://discord.gg/2cdzVg7YMORE RESOURCES:Try Descript here: https://get.descript.com/orsams0rrlfoPodcast Success Vault Membership: https://www.voltproductions.co/podcast-success-vaultPodcast Growth Lab: https://voltproductions.co/black-friday-podcast-kits337420 Connect with Simona here:Instagram: www.instagram.com/simona__costantiniBusiness Instagram: www.instagram.com/volt.productions LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simona-costantini-25653a30/Pinterest:

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features a conversation with Ross Adams, of EnerSys Corporation, about the importance of implementing a Pipeline Operations Management System (OMS). The discussion examines challenges faced in control rooms, such as alignment across departments and regulatory compliance, and highlights how OMS can create top-down governance to improve efficiency and safety. The episode also explores practical steps for assessing the need for an OMS and how to approach its development. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions. 

“AI makes content creation easier, but curating the right information at the right time is what truly drives success,” says Jesse Bourgeault-Trickey, Global Deployment Manager at HappeoIn this episode of The Content Cocktail Hour, Jesse Bourgeault-Trickey, Global Deployment Manager at Happeo, talks about the challenges and opportunities of knowledge management and intranet systems. Drawing from his extensive experience, Jesse shares why aligning HR, IT, and Ops creates a “three-legged stool” for efficiency, how AI is transforming intranet functionality, and why curation is now more critical than content creation. He also explains the impact of knowledge systems on employee retention and how proactive strategies can help organizations avoid costly inefficiencies.In this episode, you'll learn:How AI-powered knowledge engines close content gapsThe ROI of self-serve intranets in reducing redundanciesWhy shared ownership leads to successful intranet adoptionResources:Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-gandolf/Check out The Juice HQ: https://www.thejuicehq.com/Connect with Jesse on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessebtrickey/Learn more about Happeo: https://happeo.com/Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:25) The importance of shared ownership in intranet success(04:10) How AI is transforming knowledge management(08:45) Proactive vs. reactive approaches to intranet adoption(12:30) The ROI of reducing redundancy through self-serve systems(17:20) Creating feedback loops for internal and external insights(21:40) Curation vs. content overload: Striking the right balance

Is call-by-call management the key to unlocking your team's potential, or does it invite chaos into your operations? In this episode, I sit down with Kent Boll, owner of Boll Co. and a leader in the trades industry, to dive deep into the realities of this game-changing management system.We explore the pros, the cons, and the key considerations for transitioning to a call-by-call model. Kent shares invaluable insights on how this approach can improve accountability, boost efficiency, and create a culture of success—but also highlights the potential challenges and what companies need to address before making the leap.Whether you're curious about adopting call-by-call management or want to refine your existing system, this episode is packed with actionable advice that will help you take your operations to the next level.Tune in to discover if call-by-call is the right fit for your business and how to implement it effectively for maximum results.Connect with Kent:Email: KBoll5096@gmail.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B9nMT8Vvo/?mibextid=JRoKGi Host Bio:Sam Wakefield is the host of the "Close It Now" podcast and an expert in sales strategies. With years of experience, Sam is dedicated to helping sales professionals understand the psychological factors at play in sales and achieve greater success in their careers.Connect with Us:https://linktr.ee/closeitnow Subscribe & Leave a Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to "Close It Now" and leave us a review on Google (Remember to leave a picture), our Facebook profile, or where you listen to this podcast. Your feedback helps us bring you more great content!Google LInk→ https://g.page/r/CbfnnDqTCwQdEAE/review

Think podcasting takes 10-15 hours a week? Let's bust that myth right now. In today's episode, we're pulling back the curtain on how systems strategist Sam Whisnant keeps her podcast running smoothly in just 1-2 hours a week.You'll hear how she's streamlined her podcast workflow from episode idea to publish - using AI tools and podcast management systems that make hosting her show stress-free - and actually, a heck of a lot of fun! If you've ever thought that podcasting just takes too long or is simply overwhelming, this episode will completely change your perspective. Get ready to learn how you can reclaim your time and fit podcasting seamlessly into your business. Let's dive in! Topics covered in this episode:Sam's journey from virtual assistant to systems strategist.How Sam manages her podcast in less than five hours a month.How to choose the right software tools that align with your business goals.How AI and outsourcing change your podcasting process.The strategies Sam uses to stay consistent with her podcast and schedule content 6 months ahead.

Is your project management system able to grow and develop with your practice? How flexible are the systems throughout your practice? Trello, Asana, Notion … which is best for you?  In this podcast episode, Andrew Burdette discusses choosing the right project management system.  Podcast Sponsor: Psychology Tools Whatever stage your practice is at, we know […] The post Choosing the Right Project Management System with Andrew Burdette | POP 1127 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

High turnover, unsatisfactory productivity, slow workflows, inconsistent or low sales, poor morale... if any of this reminds you of your current business, it may be time to bring in a new performance management system. Vince Ripoli, the man who helped Bill Glazer and countless others take their businesses to the next level via implementing proven performance management systems, shares from the Super Conference stage the key components to building a system that inspires team members to improve day by day and grow your company week after week. MagneticMarketing.com NoBSLetter.com

What does the management structure look like at your company? How do you break down various management tasks? Our guest today is Garrett Delph, and he shares with us his QuadCore Management program to provide a lens to help you better analyze your businesses management structure.TODAY'S WIN-WIN: If your business is chaos, do not buy the lie that it is just meant to be that way.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://clarityops.co/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Connect with our guest on social:Garrett's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettdelph/Garrett's X Page: https://twitter.com/garrettdelphGarrett's TikTok Page: https://tiktok.com/@garrett_delphGarrett's Medium Page: https://medium.com/@garrett_delphClarity Ops Website: https://clarityops.co/Garrett's Thought Leadership Blogs: https://blog.clarityops.co/https://nexa360.clarityops.co/ABOUT OUR GUEST:Garrett Delph stands at the forefront of business transformational solutions for the new generation of leaders. He is the Founder and Chief Clarity Officer of Clarity Ops, LLC. A serial entrepreneur and resultsdriven processator, he has established a track record of founding three successful international businesses that have collectively generated over $50 million in revenue. Garrett's new generation business solutions are created for leaders who need faster, easier, and more profitable step-by-step ways for scaling businesses. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. 

Want to Start or Grow a Successful Business? Schedule a FREE 13-Point Assessment with Clay Clark Today At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com   Join Tim Tebow, LIVE and in-person at Clay Clark's December 5th & 6th 2024 Thrivetime Show  Business Workshop!!! Learn Branding, Marketing, SEO, Sales, Workflow Design, Accounting & More. **Request Tickets & See Testimonials At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com  **Request Tickets Via Text At (918) 851-0102   See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Helped to Produce HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Download A Millionaire's Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Successful Money-Generating and Time-Freedom Creating Business HERE: www.ThrivetimeShow.com/Millionaire   See Thousands of Case Studies Today HERE: www.thrivetimeshow.com/does-it-work/  

Want to Start or Grow a Successful Business? Schedule a FREE 13-Point Assessment with Clay Clark Today At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com   Join Tim Tebow, LIVE and in-person at Clay Clark's December 5th & 6th 2024 Thrivetime Show  Business Workshop!!! Learn Branding, Marketing, SEO, Sales, Workflow Design, Accounting & More. **Request Tickets & See Testimonials At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com  **Request Tickets Via Text At (918) 851-0102   See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Helped to Produce HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Download A Millionaire's Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Successful Money-Generating and Time-Freedom Creating Business HERE: www.ThrivetimeShow.com/Millionaire   See Thousands of Case Studies Today HERE: www.thrivetimeshow.com/does-it-work/  

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Lk 13:22-30  - Jesus passed through towns and villages, teaching as He went and making His way to Jerusalem. Someone asked Him, "Lord, will only a few people be saved?" He answered them, "Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough. After the master of the house has arisen and locked the door, then will you stand outside knocking and saying, 'Lord, open the door for us.' He will say to you in reply, 'I do not know where you are from.' And you will say, 'We ate and drank in your company and you taught in our streets.' Then he will say to you, 'I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers!' And there will be wailing and grinding of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and all the prophets in the Kingdom of God and you yourselves cast out. And people will come from the east and the west and from the north and the south and will recline at table in the Kingdom of God. For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last." Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Conor Gallagher, Catholic father of sixteen children, on his book: Well-Ordered Family: The Family Management System