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What this episode is about Most salespeople are pointed at targets without being taught to think about them. That gap — between knowing who to call and understanding why it matters — is what Peter Cleary and Tom Sterns set out to close with their book Graphic Sales: How to Build a Prospecting Playbook. The book is unusual. It teaches through illustrated comic strips drawn from real sales disasters, using the Aesop's Fables principle: story first, lesson second. The goal isn't to lecture. It's to help salespeople recognise themselves, laugh at the madness, and do the work better. What Marcus, Peter, and Tom cover Ideal Customer Profile as a foundation — not a filter. The ICP chapter opens the book because everything else depends on it. ICP isn't just demographic targeting. It's understanding the four to six data attributes that signal your solution is genuinely right for a specific buyer — and then thinking critically about what those signals mean in context. Why AI won't solve poor prospecting judgement. Tom shares a cautionary story: he built an AI-assisted prospecting tool for a team, fed it the right signals, and watched conversion rates fall. The problem wasn't the data. It was that automating the research broke the reps' critical thinking. They stopped trusting the information because they hadn't processed it themselves. They started dialling without thinking. Conversion rates recovered only when the reps were given time to verify and reason about the signals themselves. Pre-call planning is a non-negotiable. Hundreds of touchpoints go into booking a meeting. Showing up without reviewing the notes, researching the company, and forming a hypothesis is a dereliction of the role — not just poor practice. The post-call debrief most organisations never do. Standardised post-call analysis is almost universally absent. Marcus describes his red-teaming process: everyone hears the call, debriefs individually, and lessons feed directly into the next pre-call plan. It's how losses become assets rather than embarrassments. Multi-threading vs single-contact selling. SDRs are frequently incentivised to book a meeting with one person and move on. The result is account executives walking into rooms they don't understand, recapping conversations the buyer has already had. Tom and Peter describe pod structures where SDRs and AEs share long-term account ownership — so the knowledge doesn't evaporate at handoff. Meeting buyers where they actually are. Marcus introduces a staged buying journey framework — from centre of dissatisfaction through passive and active looking, to deciding — and maps this against persona data. A buyer who started a new role four weeks ago is in a different conversation than one who looks like they're planning their next move. Timing, relevance, and personal value determine whether a rep gets championed internally. Honesty, pipeline integrity, and what managers actually owe their organisations. Tom shares a pipeline audit story where redefining stage criteria caused the pipeline to drop by two-thirds — and the leadership committee was relieved. Peter and Marcus discuss the cultural cost of managers who manage upwards rather than telling the truth to the people who need to act on it. Key quotes from the episode Marcus: "Haste is different from speed. Most people prospect with haste." Tom: "I don't even care about your product in the first week of onboarding. We're going to focus entirely on your buyer's world." Marcus: "Buyers don't hate being sold to. They hate being sold to badly. And more often than not, the problem isn't laziness or stupidity — it's lack of self-awareness." About the book Graphic Sales: How to Build a Prospecting Playbook by Peter Cleary and Tom Sterns. Available at all good bookstores. About The Inquisitor Podcast Hosted by Marcus Cauchi. Produced by Principled Selling. The show examines what commercial dysfunction actually looks like from the inside — and what honest, buyer-centred selling requires.

UNIVERSAL REDEMPTION  I asked last week what went wrong with the gospel, quoting Paul who wrote concerning a wrong gospel saying there are some who trouble you (tarasso - to strike one's spirit with fear and dread - Galatians 1:7). He says they want to reverse (metastepho) the gospel. Since the time of Christ, a World population of almost 70 billion people has existed, and how many people have heard the true gospel? I believe certain English words have been prejudicially translated from the original language that have altered the nature of the gospel and reversed our perception of a loving saving God. And we will look at some of those words today. And how has that affected our current global Western culture relationally and morally 2Peter 3:9 The Lord…is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance (metanoia – a change of mindset). I am proposing that the trajectory of Scripture presents God's judgment as ultimately restorative rather than purely retributive, and that words and concepts traditionally interpreted as eternal punishment may instead work through age-to-age judgment, truth, and revelation until human creation is brought into alignment with God. I am arguing that God's redemptive power and purpose is not ultimately defeated by human resistance.  Philippians 3:21 He will transform our lowly body (tapein??sis – lowly estate) that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself. I would like to personally query three aspects of the nature of the gospel today. This will take more than one session. Is God's nature one of loving restoration or retributive punishment? What is hell and judgement and the consequence of sin? What is eternity? I perceive God as a divine architect who has designed a relational home where he might enjoy loving relationship with his human family, for them to find utter fulfillment in his company. The home was built on a foundation of love and peace and order. Then the foundation became destructively cracked and flawed by the pride and disorder of Satan. Immediately following that the damaged foundation was built upon with inadequate flawed human material and it has crumpled and subsided time after time. Then a new divine/human foundation was laid which was Christ and a new creation was invited to build upon this new foundation of love and peace and order. The home was made to be filled and not emptied, so the flawed foundation had to be fully restored, and the flawed human material had to be fully redeemed so that it could be filled.  In Matthew 22 a King prepared a feast for his son, and most of the invited guests were too busy or distracted to turn up, but he wanted his house filled with guests for his son so sent his servants out and they ended up having to invite people from the highways and byways, both bad and good. And the house was filled. God wants a full house. The highways and byways people can be seen as ‘fringe people' The edge or fringe becomes the meeting place of exclusion and inclusion in Scripture, and examples include Ruth as an outsider being included in Israel through marrying Boaz, and the gentile woman who touched the fringe of Jesus' garment and was healed. It is also typified in the priestly garments and the boundary materials of the tabernacle. And even one of the wedding guest fringe people resisted and was cast into outer darkness for not wearing a wedding garment and I'll cover that redemption theme at another time. I believe the plan for God's house being filled was designed before time began, and what follows in real time is restoration and the events of purifying and restoration in the history of human life.  2a. The nature of sin and its consequences – The common established belief is that Sin separates us from God and that sin can finally result in going to hell. The following Scripture is commonly taken to mean that if you believe in Jesus, you will not perish (go to hell) but you will receive eternal life (go to Heaven). John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. 2b. The names implying what hell is are Hades, Gehenna, Lake of fire, Tartarus, Sheol and even Outer darkness. Hades (O.T. Sheol), does not really describe the place of eternal torment. It described the realm that is not visible to the living (ha – not and ideis – seen) the unseen, the hidden, what lies beyond the horizon of the living. It occurs in the Epistles once in Revelation, where it is done away with to no longer exist.  Jesus spoke of Gehenna, the Valley of Hinnom in Jerusalem where the fire of spontaneous combustion destroys the rubbish which symbolizes the judgment and destruction of sinful corruption (also James 3 re the tongue and corrupt speech). I've seen Smokey Mountain on a missionary trip to the Philippines with 2 young people. Thousands lived ther and made a living there scavenging what was not consumed by the fire. The epistles interpret the concept of fire as a process of transformation where God's fire removes what is of the flesh so that life in Christ remains. I'm proposing that the nature of fire called hell is purifying and corrective discipline rather than retributive punishment.  We will get to the others later…Lake of fire …Tartarus…Outer darkness… I have already compared Jonathan Edward's sermon of ‘sinners in the hands of an angry God with the writings of Athanasius in 350 AD. Edwards said ‘Why should God love you because you have never loved him'. The apostle John answers that - ‘We love him because he first loved us' (1John 4.18).  Athanasius wrote that Jesus died out of sheer love for us so that… he might turn men again to incorruption who had turned back to corruption and make them alive through death… and by the grace of his resurrection thus he would make death to disappear from them as utterly as straw from fire. The refining fire of God's love is the divine method for transformation because it looks forward to what is possible and applies the purifying trials of faith to get there. Punishment and retribution look backward at what was done and demand payment to what seems to be to no good end. The fire of judgment in this truth is not the satisfaction of divine wrath; it is the completion of divine purpose - and redemption is the restoration of what was always meant to be. God's divine wrath is the intense indignation at what sin has done to cripple the souls of his children and it is aimed at the source of evil itself and not the victims of it. That indignation shakes whatever can be shaken to rid it from his children so that what remains cannot be shaken – the Kingdom life within. And whatever evil or darkness we harbour in our own lives will get shaken from our ignorant or resistant grasp for our own sake and those around us.  Hebrews 12:1… let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith… do not despise the chastening of the LORD…He does that for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness. Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; Paul says that as a wise master builder (architekt??n) he has laid the foundation. 1Cor 3:11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one's work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one's work, of what sort it is. If anyone's work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. If anyone's work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire. This purifying fiery judgement and Hades, and Gehenna all overlap but some are used more as warnings than encouragement. 1 Corinthians 3:13–15 distinguishes between the work and the worker. The work may be tested and found wanting, may be burned away as wood, hay, or straw. But "he himself will be saved, though as through fire." The person passes through and the fire does not consume them - it consumes what was not them. With Peter the illustration is that as that seed grows through faith, the outer husk of the seed, our outer soul-self life, is burned away by the fiery trials of faith. 1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 1Timothy 5:24 some mens' sins go on beforehand to judgement and some they follow after. This means we can have the wood and straw burned off in this life or in the next age. The Greek word translated judgment – krisis, throughout the New Testament primarily means decision and judgment. The word carries the act of separating, sifting, distinguishing. A crisis is the decisive moment, the point at which the true nature of something becomes apparent and that can clearly involve adverse outcomes.  The Bible uses the following words; krisis  judgment, decision, evaluation and accountability. kolasis Matthew 25:46 - corrective pruning (like trimming a tree) paideia Hebrews 12 - discipline, training of a child  dike – Justice and being weighed in the balance. Judgment is not retaliatory destruction, but a process that exposes, purifies, and restores. Even the judgment in the apocalyptic vision of Revelation which we will look at in later sessions is about sifting, not retribution, so the pattern holds even at the level of judgment itself. But is the redemption payment enough for all mankind? Did the work of Jesus do enough to satisfy his Father that he paid for the lives of all of God's created children? Supposing a child was kidnaped and the parent had to pay a $100,000 ransom. Does a parent say ‘look I can manage $50,000 but 100 is too much – and then walk away? In the Jewish Seder ceremony of Passover, the father takes three matzahs or flat pieces of bread and breaks the middle one in half. He hides half of the middle matzah, called the afikomen, somewhere in the house and the children go through the house searching for the hidden half. When it is found and returned the father gives the winning child a ‘ransom' – possibly a radical prophetic picture blindness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in (Romans 11:25) Jesus being half taken out of sight for Israel but fully seen by those who have eyes of faith to see him. The broken middle matzah can be seen as a picture of hiddenness, brokenness, and the later revealing and restoration of Christ as our redeemer. What is broken and hidden is not lost—but sought, redeemed, revealed, and finally received as indwelling life. 3. The nature of eternity and age to age.  The Scriptures use the word eternity, but biblical eternity also means age-to-age unfolding with purposeful beginnings and meaningful completions of participation in the life of God and ongoing revelation. The Wycliffe Bible (1382) translated from the Latin Vulgate inherited the Latin aeternus, not the Greek ai?n and age to age ai?nios. The King James Version (1611) Standardised “eternal and everlasting” and cemented this meaning in English-speaking Christianity. Old Testament eternity = olam = Horizon. The theological impact was that Judgment or age-to age correction and purification was replaced by eternal punishment. And the meaning of living in the life of the age to come vaguely became eternal life in heaven instead of God's purposes across the ages. Jesus reveals the Jubilee Year as a striking model for full redemption.  Luke 4:17 Jesus went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and stood up to read. And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1). And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: "The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD."  Then He closed the book and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixed on Him. And He said to them Today you have heard this Scripture fulfilled." You will notice that after Jesus proclaimed the The Jubilee Year - he closed the Book, and there was a special reason for that. The next sentence in Isaiah 61 that he would have read said ‘and to proclaim the day of vengeance of our God'. But that was not what Jesus came to do. ‘For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (John 3:17) The Jubilee year spoke of the greatest fulfillment of what might have been. This was the year of being given God's rest and blessing and provision for their lives both individually and as a people of God. It was the year when all work of any kind had to cease, debts were forgiven, Leviticus 25 says and each of you shall return to his possession, and each of you shall return to his family and the slaves were given their freedom, and the families were to celebrate the blessings of being God's children. He also included Gentiles like the widow of Zarephath, Naaman the Syrian, but they could not absorb the implication of his supernatural promise to fulfill the Jubilee for all time for all the world. For them this was the sacred architecture of the meaning of full restorative redemption. It was the too good to be true promise of a too loving to be true God. That was Jesus. That was a little over 2000 years ago – 40 jubilees since Jesus (40x50 = 2000). The number 40 speaks of the time of trials for Israel in the wilderness, and the forty days of temptation in the wilderness for Jesus, and his forty days of resurrected life on earth before his ascension. His vision was corporate, complete, and eschatological with redeemed humans having universal restoration held out to them by the Prince of Peace. But this annoyed them, so they tried to throw him off a cliff. Good news sometimes gets resisted. Amen. Paul OSullivan   pauloss@me.com

Host Kevin Gormley is joined once again by Alex Whelan from Kaplan to help candidates prepare for the May Operational Case Study (OCS) exam. Whether you're early in your preparation or refining your technique, Kevin and Alex provide practical insights to help you focus on what matters most: applying your knowledge to the case with confidence. Good luck to all candidates! Building on the popularity of their February episode, Kevin and Alex focus on the May case study scenario featuring SOPA, a family‑owned restaurant business operating in a competitive market. The discussion provides practical guidance on how students should interpret the pre‑seen, identify exam‑relevant issues, and approach answers across all OCS core activities.  This episode is especially valuable for candidates sitting their first CIMA Case Study exam and transitioning from Objective tests to a fully integrated, scenario‑based assessment. It  offers a concise but comprehensive roadmap for tackling the May 2026 OCS exam.  Key Topics Covered Case Study Overview: SOPA SOPA is a family‑owned restaurant chain operating across nine locations. The business operates in a highly competitive hospitality sector with tightening margins. Strong revenue growth and profitability, but operational and strategic risks are emerging. Heavy reliance on customer reviews, staff morale, and brand reputation. Industry themes include: Rising labour and food costs Low consumer confidence Staffing shortages Cost‑of‑living pressures   Strengths and Risks in the Pre‑Seen: Positives Strong revenue and gross margin growth (outperforming the market) Healthy cash position and working capital Loyal customer base and sustainability credentials Standardised menus and processes   Strengths and Risks in the Pre‑Seen: Risks & Weaknesses Declining customer reviews High staff turnover and morale concerns High fixed‑cost base Dependence on single suppliers Potential over‑expansion risks   Expansion & Strategic Decisions Potential exam‑relevant initiatives discussed in the pre‑seen included: Opening new restaurants Launching a ghost kitchen Developing a branded dips product line Entering a new foreign market Exploring AI and digital ordering technology The move from B2C to B2B activities is highlighted as a significant operational and financial risk area that candidates should prepare to address.   Exam Focus: Core Activities Breakdown Alex walks through all six OCS core activities, highlighting what candidates should expect and where SOPA‑specific issues may arise: Core Activity A – Costing Marginal costing vs absorption costing New syllabus focus: Environmental and quality costing Digital vs traditional costing (apps, online ordering, IT support costs) Cost of quality (prevention, appraisal, internal & external failure) Core Activity B – Budgeting & Forecasting Incremental vs zero‑based budgeting (ZBB) Forecasting and seasonal trends Rolling budgets and beyond budgeting Importance of clearly explaining ZBB steps Core Activity C – Performance Management KPIs (occupancy rates, sustainability, quality, staff metrics) Variance analysis (including mix variances) Use of attachments and data in answers Core Activity D – Accounting & Reporting Reduced weighting but still examinable PPE decisions (buy vs lease) Inventory valuation (IAS 2) Capitalisation and depreciation Implications of sustainability investments (e.g. vertical farming) Core Activity E – Decision Making Relevant and incremental cash flows Outsourcing vs in‑house production (dips, ghost kitchen) Decision trees and expected values Linear programming and constraints Weighted average benefit analysis Core Activity F – Risk & Working Capital Inventory management (EOQ vs JIT) Working capital cycle (negative cycle at SOPA) Receivables emergence from B2B expansion Factoring and invoice discounting Cash surplus management and over‑trading risks How the Exam Is Marked Alex explains CIMA's four assessment pillars: Technical understanding Communication & professional tone Use of information provided (attachments) Application to the scenario   Key advice Refer to SOPA frequently — name the company, people, products, and locations. Use clear sub‑headings and structured answers. Justify recommendations clearly. Use planning time effectively. No calculations required — focus on explanation and application. Exam Tips & Final Advice Expect questions around ghost kitchens, expansion, and B2B risks Practice with mock exams and review model answers Focus on structure, relevance, and professionalism Remember: you must advise SOPA, not write generic theory Useful Links Finance Leadership Program: https://enroll.cgma.org CGMA Hub with Case Study Resources & Mock Exams Thanks for listening. It takes just a couple of minutes to share your feedback here. About Us The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) is the online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants' Professional Qualification. Find out more about the FLP at https://enroll.cgma.org/ Get in touch with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn. Contact the podcast team at podcast@aicpa-cima.com This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here.  

INTO's Máirín Máirín Ní Chéileachair speaks with the Educational Research Centre's (ERC) Rachel Cunningham and Dr Aidan Clerkin. We talk about how standardised tests are created, setting accurate norms and the vital partnership with schools that makes this possible and why they must be regularly revised to stay aligned with curriculum changes.Rachel Cunningham is a research fellow leading test development in literacy, numeracy and spelling at ERC. Dr Aidan Clerkin is also a research fellow, who oversees Ireland's participation in TIMSS and is co editor of the Irish Journal of Education, with international research experience across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parents will see new-look report cards for their children at primary school - which will be consistent across every school in the country. Russell Palmer reports

Long-term renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) have been in steady decline across parts of Europe, thanks to low wholesale prices and a volatile market. Yet some short-term standardised PPA products have seen encouraging uptake — could those be a blueprint to restart the broader market? Richard speaks with German trading company FlexPower about pricing dynamics, contract structure and risk allocation. Listen to a wider discussion on the key factors behind the success of recent moves to standardise PPAs and the practical and cultural barriers that remain. Host: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsContributor: Kelly Paul - Reporter, Montel NewsGuest: Amani Joas - Managing Director, FlexPowerEditors: Oscar BirkProducer: Sarah Knowles

Henry welcomes back Tom Mahoney to the podcast to talk about the value of standardised tests (NAPLAN & PISA). Audio production by Rob Kelly.

A proposal has been put forward for standardised taxi fares to popular destinations in close proximity to Shannon Airport. The practice is already in place at various international airports, such as in Paris, Rome and Madrid where pre-determined fees are in place for trips to the city centre. The measure has now been touted for destinations near Shannon, Dublin and Cork and has been referred to the National Transport Authority for consideration. Fine Gael TD Barry Ward, who's proposed the move says it would benefit drivers and tourists alike.

Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we'll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora.In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro speaks with Bilge Mert, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at Brit Insurance, about what it takes to drive meaningful digital transformation in commercial insurance. Bilge shares her approach to standardising processes across lines of business, leveraging AI to unlock efficiency, and building scalable technology foundations that support long-term innovation.Discover how combining insurance expertise with cross-industry experience can accelerate digital transformation, and learn practical approaches to breaking down silos while driving organisational change. Whether you're leading technology initiatives in insurance or interested in industry innovation, this conversation delivers actionable strategies for building scalable, future-ready insurance operations.To receive a custom demo from Cytora, click here and use the code 'Making Risk Flow'.Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Craig Knightly of Inigo, Andrew Horton of QBE Insurance, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Stephane Flaquet of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Paul Brand of Convex, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA.Check out the three most downloaded episodes: The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo 20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek Masojada Implementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's

Inconsistency in the design of traffic barriers for bridges has been identified as a major issue in current practice throughout Australia and New Zealand. The need for standardised solutions has been recognised by road jurisdictions, consultants, and contractors. Key concerns include the determination of appropriate barrier performance levels, structural design criteria, the lack of standard barrier design details, guidance on retrofitting existing bridge barriers, bridge approach barriers and overpass bridge support protection. To address this, Austroads commissioned a review of the Austroads Standardised Bridge Barrier Design Report AP-R445-13 1 based on current research, guidance, and standards. The project also aimed to verify compliance of bridge barrier designs and guidelines against the relevant Australian Standards that have been recently updated, and the American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). To achieve this a comprehensive literature review was undertaken, full scale crash testing was conducted and Finite Element Modelling created and calibrated. This webinar covered: The project and updated Austroads Standardised Bridge Barrier Design Guideline The crash testing including Finite Element Modelling and full-scale crash test.

Karl Sjöblom (LinkedIn) is an entrepreneur, an expert in the new ISO 56001/2 and founder of Eicorn. We spoke of innovation, business transformation. Key takeaways from the conversation was the 8 boxes we need to work with to reliably innovate: leadership, vision, inclusiveness, timeline, skills, resources, commitment and communication. If we strategically address these the likelihood of success in any innovation project increase. We speak of where companies usually fail and why it is not in the doing but in the stopping the real gold lies. Other links: ISIP and Innovationsledarna. Enjoy!

What counts as intelligence? Educator Welby Ings, labelled a "naughty" student all his life, could barely read and write until he was 15 years old. He went on to become a renowned speaker, filmmaker, teacher, and author. His new book Invisible Intelligence argues New Zealand's education system fails to recognise intelligence and ability beyond a narrow definition. Ings argues for a more "sophisticated" assessment system in an increasingly complex world.

This week, Aebhric O'Kelly talks with Alan O'Brien, OB, who is a paramedic from Ireland with a military background; they discuss his journey from the Irish Army to becoming a paramedic. He shares insights into the evolution of paramedic training in Ireland, the importance of academic pathways for military medics, and the significance of the NATO Special Operations Combat Medic (NSOCM) programme. The conversation also touches on the role of drones in modern combat medicine and the need for standardised medical training across NATO countries. In this conversation, OB discusses various aspects of military medical training, focusing on the NATO SOMT course, the future of the NSOCM programme, and the challenges faced in sustainment training for medics. He shares insights into the Irish Army Ranger Wing and the Nordic programme's impact on medical training. OB also outlines his aspirations for developing a master's programme in security and defence medicine and offers valuable advice for new medics entering the field.TakeawaysAlan O'Brien is a paramedic with a military background.He transitioned from the Irish Army to paramedic training.The paramedic training programme in Ireland has evolved significantly.Academic pathways are crucial for military medics post-service.The NSOCM programme standardises medical training across NATO.Drones are becoming increasingly influential in combat medicine.The gap between paramedic and advanced paramedic roles is decreasing.Military medics need academic recognition for their training.Standardised training improves interoperability among NATO forces.Understanding modern threats is essential for medical training. The NATO SOMT course is based on the Canadian SOMT program.SOMTs are support medics skilled in advanced medical techniques.NSOCM is evolving to include advanced medical skills training.Time constraints are a significant challenge for medics.Clinical placements are crucial for maintaining skills.The Irish Army Ranger Wing was established for counterterrorism.The unit is modeled on tier one special operations forces.The Nordic program enhances medical training across countries.A master's program in security and defence medicine is in development.New medics should take ownership of their skill set.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Alan O'Brien and His Background02:59 Transition from Military to Paramedic Training05:56 The Evolution of Paramedic Training in Ireland08:54 Academic Pathways for Military Medics12:03 The NSOCCM Program and Its Importance16:50 The Role of Drones in Modern Combat Medicine25:47 Understanding the NATO SOMT Course28:11 The Future of NSACM and Advanced Medical Skills32:21 Challenges in Sustainment Training for Medics34:28 Designing an Effective NSOCCM Sustainment Course41:12 Insights into the Irish Army Ranger Wing46:07 The Nordic Program and Its Impact48:20 Future Aspirations and Advancements in Medical Training52:16 Advice for New Medics and Medical Personnel

Have you ever been certain you're one size in clothing, only to find yourself in the fitting room later with four pairs of jeans in the same size, and they all seem to fit differently? You'd probably expect a size 12 is the same in every shop, but if you've ever shopped around to update your wardrobe, you'll probably know by now, that's not the case. So why do sizes vary so much? And is there a standard guide shops and brands should be following? Newstalk Reporter Emily Keegan has been looking into it, and brings us this report.

Have you ever been certain you're one size in clothing, only to find yourself in the fitting room later with four pairs of jeans in the same size, and they all seem to fit differently? You'd probably expect a size 12 is the same in every shop, but if you've ever shopped around to update your wardrobe, you'll probably know by now, that's not the case. So why do sizes vary so much? And is there a standard guide shops and brands should be following? Newstalk Reporter Emily Keegan has been looking into it, and brings us this report.

Believing the wrong things about learning Chinese can waste time and lead you astray. Let's explore eight myths that might be holding you back!#learnchinese #myths #hanzi #pronunciation #studyLink to article on Hacking Chinese: 8 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back: https://www.hackingchinese.com/myths-about-learning-chinese-that-are-holding-you-back/6 things in Chinese that are harder to learn than they seem: https://www.hackingchinese.com/6-things-in-chinese-that-are-harder-to-learn-than-they-seem/Chinese is possible to learn as an adult: https://www.hackingchinese.com/you-might-be-too-lazy-to-learn-chinese-but-youre-not-too-old/Is Chinese difficult to learn? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-chinese-difficult-to-learn/How long have you studied Chinese: 200 years or 58,992 hours? https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-long-have-you-studied-chinese-290-years-or-58-992-hours/How to become fluent in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chinese/Learning Chinese is useful no matter how much or how little you learn: https://www.hackingchinese.com/long-study-chinese-make-useful/Chinese courses won't teach you everything: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-course-will-not-teach/Using the HSK as a roadmap to learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/using-the-hsk-as-a-roadmap-to-learning-chinese/Should you throw away your Chinese textbook? https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-throw-away-your-chinese-textbook/Take responsibility for your own learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/take-responsibility-for-your-own-learning/⁠Immersion at home or why you don't have to go abroad: https://www.hackingchinese.com/immersion-at-home-or-why-you-dont-have-to-go-abroad/The 10 best free Chinese listening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-10-best-free-chinese-listening-resources-for-beginner-intermediate-and-advanced-learners/The 10 best free Chinese reading resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/10-best-free-chinese-reading-resources-beginner-intermediate-advanced/You won't learn Chinese simply by living abroad: https://www.hackingchinese.com/you-wont-learn-chinese-simply-by-living-abroad/Love and language: Challenges and opportunities in learning Chinese with a partner.: https://www.hackingchinese.com/language-learning-with-a-chinese-girlfriend-or-boyfriend/The Hacking Chinese guide to Mandarin tones: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-hacking-chinese-guide-to-mandarin-tones/The importance of tones is inversely proportional to the predictability of what you say: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-importance-of-tones-is-inversely-proportional-to-the-predictability-of-what-you-say/Tone errors in Mandarin that actually can cause confusion: https://www.hackingchinese.com/tone-errors-in-mandarin-that-actually-can-cause-confusion/What native speakers know and what they don't: https://www.hackingchinese.com/what-native-speakers-know-and-what-they-dont/Standardised pronunciation in Chinese and why you want it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/standardised-pronunciation-in-chinese-and-why-you-want-it/How to learn Chinese characters as a beginner: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-characters-as-a-beginner/The building blocks of Chinese, part 1: Chinese characters and words in a nutshell: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-building-blocks-of-chinese-part-1-chinese-characters-and-words-in-a-nutshell/My best advice on how to learn Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/my-best-advice-on-how-to-learn-chinese-characters/More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at: ⁠https://www.hackingchinese.com/⁠Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Life is how you build it, even in video games! This week we chat about the latest news on upcoming life sim inZOI, Minecraft hits us with a new spring drop, and we finally are seeing the introduction of a standardized accessibility label system for games. Leah also shares her first impressions of Assassin's Creed Shadows. Finally, we play 2 truths and a lie, video game edition that brings all the laughs. It's a jam-packed episode so let's get into it! What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:00) Assassin's Creed Shadows first impressions (00:38:20) Game On: Two Truths and a Lie (00:54:20) This Week's News (01:02:50) inZOI, an upcoming life sim game (01:02:50) Minecraft Live (01:19:02) Standardised accessibility labels for games (01:26:36) Outro and Wrap-up (01:39:44) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Why is it that two items of clothing, of the same size, can fit so differently? Laura Jordan joins us to discuss the lack of standardised clothing sizes, the issues of inconsistent sizing and how best to navigate them.

What is the difference between a split and a crack on a turbine blade? Our guest explains the need for an industry standard for blade damage.Speaking ahead of Windpower Monthly's Blades USA conference in late February, Lili Haus, wind energy engineer and scientist at the Electric Power Research Institute, discusses her quest to introduce a global dictionary of agreed terms to categorise blade damage. In Episode 32 of the Wind Power podcast, Haus, a speaker at the Blades USA conference, discusses the latest techniques available for blade inspections, the benefits of non-destructive evaluation and how predictive analysis could reduce the rate of costly blade failures. Listen to this podcast episode to get a special discount code for the Blades USA conference and find out more about the event on our dedicated website.This episode was produced by Inga Marsden and Til Owen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textEver wondered what really happens behind the judge's table? We're cutting through the noise and getting straight to the truth.We've brought together three of the most experienced and straight-talking judges in the game—people who've judged at the biggest shows across Ireland and the UK, including Clifden, RDS, and HOYS. They're here to answer the tough questions, tackle the controversies, and share what they REALLY think about the state of Connemara judging today.

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The COVID-19 pandemic didn't just disrupt pharmaceutical manufacturing—it catalysed a fundamental shift in how we approach CDMO partnerships. Johnson & Johnson's Paolo Giudici reveals how their four-year digital transformation journey is reshaping the future of external manufacturing. Key transformations reshaping sponsor-CDMO relationships: Real-time manufacturing floor visibility enabling proactive process control Seamless ERP integration across the partner ecosystem Standardised quality data exchange and monitoring Compressed timelines from years to months The critical challenge? Standardisation. Unlike mature industries, pharma lacks unified frameworks for digital CDMO collaboration. "Currently, if a sponsor attempts to establish digital collaboration with a CMO, they essentially start from scratch," notes Giudici. Strategic implementation insights: Secure explicit partnership agreements before technical integration Focus on value creation, not job displacement Establish clear cost-sharing frameworks upfront Leverage industry collaboration networks Read the article here Paolo will be speaking about Digital Transformation of Pharma Manufacturing at CDMO Live 2025. Tickets available now

You say something in Mandarin, a native speaker corrects you, and you adjust. The next day, another native speaker tells you to revert to your original phrasing. What's going on? #learnchinese #nativespeaker #explicit #implicit #feedback Link to article on Hacking Chinese: What native speakers know about Chinese (and what they don't): https://www.hackingchinese.com/what-native-speakers-know-and-what-they-dont/ Standardised pronunciation in Chinese and why you want it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/standardised-pronunciation-in-chinese-and-why-you-want-it/ Can native speakers be wrong about Chinese grammar and pronunciation?: https://www.hackingchinese.com/about-right-and-wrong-when-learning-chinese/ Learning to understand regionally accented Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-to-understand-regionally-accented-mandarin/ The art of being corrected: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-art-of-being-corrected/ Introduction to comprehension-based Chinese teaching and learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-comprehension-based-chinese-teaching-learning/ Learn Chinese implicitly through exposure with a seasoning of explicit instruction: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-chinese-implicitly-exposure-seasoning-explicit-instruction/ Learning the third tone in Mandarin Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese/ How learning some basic theory can improve your pronunciation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-learning-some-basic-theory-can-improve-your-pronunciation/ 7 things you were taught in Chinese class that are actually wrong: https://www.hackingchinese.com/7-things-you-were-taught-in-chinese-class-that-are-actually-wrong/ Introduction to extensive reading for Chinese learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-extensive-reading-chinese-learners/ More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at: https://www.hackingchinese.com/ Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Introducing our amazing guest Lucy Gordon on today's episode ‘How Lucy standardised her sales approach to generate sustainable revenue.' Lucy is a financial expert specialising in cash flow management and financial modelling for businesses of all sizes. With a rich background in real estate and a knack for turning complex financial strategies into practical solutions, Lucy shares her journey from struggling with inconsistent sales processes to mastering a standardised approach that has led to sustainable revenue growth. In this episode, we'll uncover why platforms like LinkedIn are more suited for corporate engagement compared to Instagram, the importance of joining supportive professional communities, and how personalising training can make a significant difference. Lucy also provides valuable insights into setting boundaries, improving client communication, and the key to successful negotiation—even when it means facing rejection. Whether you're looking to refine your sales pipeline, develop better proposals, or simply gain more confidence in your business dealings, Lucy's experiences and strategies offer a wealth of knowledge. So, join us as we explore the transformative power of standardising your sales approach and unlocking new opportunities in the corporate world.    In this episode I'm sharing; How Lucy standardised her sales approach to generate consistent revenue and her sales methods explained. How to balance your workload and boundaries to maintain prospects. Learn to identify red flags early and improve the sales pipeline. How standardising reduces errors and the impact of over-personalising proposals on efficiency and evaluation. Being part of a qualified community such as The C Suite ® provides consistent, reliable guidance. Detaching personal feelings from rejections by focusing on fit and why rejection in sales isn't catastrophic.   Key Quotes;   Lucy Gordon -  My issue was that I was not very good at the sales process, I can talk about myself and how amazing I am at financial modelling. But I just wasn't very good at getting consistent sales and setting up procedures properly.   Jess - I think everyone who's an entrepreneur has heard the stat around, like, 90% of businesses fail within the 1st 5 years and most people think it's because their product wasn't good enough or their website didn't look great or something like that. But actually, it comes down to you didn't sell enough, and you didn't plan to have the right cash flow at the right points.   Lucy Gordon - As a solopreneur you're waiting for someone to pay your invoice before you can actually pay yourself. But it's the same with companies, everyone has cash flow issues, and that's the reason so many companies fail. So you need to be able to try and predict when that money is coming in before you start being able to spend other money.    Jess -  I think it's really interesting when entrepreneurs realise that businesses look at cash flow too and prioritise that. And I think it's interesting because most people assume that businesses are just big corporations, they make money all the time so it's really easy for them.   Lucy Gordon - I had quite bad boundaries with everything that I was doing and that was the other reason for joining The C Suite ®. I needed to make sure that I was being more consistent with my business development and then also putting in those boundaries to say, no. You're not getting all of this time of mine for free. I can't have endless workshops and handover days and stuff because they all take up my time when I should be prioritising other clients and prioritising my BD.   Jess - When we're newer to sales, I think standardising sales processes feel scary because people think, well, I have to make it as personal as possible so that they like me because people buy from people they know, like, and trust. And that just isn't the same in the corporate space, or they feel that personalising everything to within an inch of its life gives more credibility. When it doesn't, it just gives you a sales process ultimately that has a lot of potential leaky gaps that you don't know how to fix because you can't identify what's gone wrong. Key Resources Mentioned in this Episode:   Tickets are now on sale here for the Converting Corporates Event 2025.   Grab your Sales Tracking Spreadsheet here.   Click here to watch my video on how to troubleshoot your sales process.!   Join The C Suite ® Self Study now! If you're looking to get the best support in selling your services to corporate organisations, not to mention email templates and proposal outlines so that you really can convert at much higher rates and sell your services more successfully then click here now.   Take the Selling to Corporate ® offer quiz and find out what the best offer is that you could sell to corporate.    Sign up here for the webinar on Five Simple Steps to Landing Corporate Clients.   Top 5 Business Development Questions: If you're looking to convert more business development calls into sales? You need to be asking the right questions and getting the best information to support future work. Download my Top 5 BDQs here and start getting quality information from your prospects.   Connect with me on LinkedIn.   If you've been consuming the content and LOVE the show, please make sure you take five minutes out of your day to leave a review.    Click here if you would like to listen to my recent TEDx talk.  

Send Martin & the team a Text message Hey, Legends! In this episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I had the chance to sit down with Chris Ong,  Managing Director of SYNC. Sync has made a name for itself in the modular construction space, particularly with bathroom pods, having delivered an impressive 29,000 units so far! We dove into Chris's fascinating career journey, from his early days as a Project and Contract Administrator up to his more recent leadership roles within Hickory, of which SYNC are a specialist division.Our chat took us deep into the world of modular and off-site construction, covering topics like 3D modelling, prefab construction, and the practicalities of delivering these innovative projects. Chris shared some valuable insights from a contractor's perspective on everything from the logistics of installation to the workforce requirements and the volume needed to make these projects financially viable. We also touched on how Sync's advanced methods are setting a high standard in the industry.If you're interested in the future of construction, this episode is a must-listen. Chris's knowledge and experience in modular construction and his candid take on the industry make this conversation both insightful and exciting. Hit play and discover the cutting-edge trends shaping the construction landscape!Key Takeaways:Diverse roles in smaller companies offer valuable construction experience.How strong negotiation and strategic skills play a part in career development Collaboration and 3D modelling drive efficiency in prefab construction.Modular construction saves time, improves quality, and meets standards.Standardised processes in modular construction allow for less skilled labour.How the ‘pod' industry has great growth potential.Collaboration and innovation are vital to modular construction's success.Why more awareness of bathroom pods is needed in construction.Hope you enjoy the podcast!The Building Talks Podcast is brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment - providing recruitment solutions to the property, construction, and related industries, here in Melbourne and Southeast Queensland.  For an overview of our service, visit:www.buildingenvirons.com.auDon't forget to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to The Building Talks podcast so you don't miss any updates. The views and information shared in this podcast are for general purposes only and do not constitute legal or professional advice. Neither the host nor guests are providing specific guidance. Please seek professional advice before taking any action based on the content of this podcast. Contact The Building Talks Podcast Follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram Visit us on our website Email us at info@buildingenvirons.com.au

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting has become increasingly important in recent years due to the demand for more environmental accountability. Whether by choice or due to legislation or mandatory Government led schemes, organisations need to able to effectively calculate their current impact before they can the right steps to reduce and offset the remaining emissions. There are a lot of different routes to take, and some may look so similar that you have to squint to see a difference. In this episode, Mel Blackmore breaks down the similarities and differences between the leading GHG emission reporting frameworks, ISO 14064-1 and the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard. You'll learn ·      What are the 2 leading GHG accounting frameworks? ·      What are the similarities between the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064? ·      What are the differences between the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064? ·      Reporting on indirect emissions ·      Choosing the right framework ·      How can the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064 complement each other? Resources ·      Carbonology   In this episode, we talk about: [00:30] Join the isologyhub – To get access to a suite of ISO related tools, training and templates. Simply head on over to isologyhub.com to either sign-up or book a demo. [02:30] Episode summary: Mel will look at the similarities and differences between the 2 leading GHG emissions reporting frameworks, the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1:2018. [02:20] What are the 2 leading GHG accounting frameworks? – Greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting has become increasingly important for organisations seeking to manage their environmental impact and contribute to climate change mitigation efforts. Two prominent frameworks guide this process: ISO 14064-1:2018 and the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard. Climate change concerns necessitate robust methodologies for quantifying and reporting organisational GHG emissions. Standardised frameworks offer a transparent and reliable approach for organisations to measure their impact and contribute to environmental sustainability goals. This article examines two leading frameworks: ISO 14064-1:2018 and the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard. [06:10] What are the similarities between the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064? – GHG Scope Definition: Both frameworks categorise emissions into three scopes: Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, or steam), and Scope 3 (other indirect emissions throughout the value chain). In general, the GHG Emissions covered in the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard conform to ISO 14064-1 if significant Sope 3 GHG emissions and GHG removals are both considered. Quantification Principles: Both emphasize the importance of accuracy, completeness, consistency, transparency, and relevance when quantifying emissions. GHG Reporting Boundaries: Both require clear definition of the organisational boundaries for which emissions are quantified. GHG Inventory: Both frameworks guide the development of a GHG inventory, a comprehensive record of all organisational emissions. [09:15] What are the differences between the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064? – Focus: ISO 14064-1 is a more procedural framework, outlining the steps for quantifying, reporting, and verifying GHG emissions. The GHG Protocol, on the other hand, offers detailed guidance on calculating emissions for various activities and sectors but lacks formal verification requirements. Level of Detail: The GHG Protocol provides a more comprehensive and detailed approach, including calculation methods, guidance on emission factors, and best practices. ISO 14064-1 offers a less prescriptive approach, allowing organisations to choose calculation methodologies based on their specific needs. Avoided GHG Emissions: The concept of avoided GHG emissions is not addressed in ISO 14064-1.  However, the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard addresses the quantification of avoided emissions, which are required to be reported separately. Verification: Verification by a third-party verifier is optional under the GHG Protocol but mandatory for organisations seeking public disclosure or certification under ISO 14064-1. Verification enhances the credibility and reliability of reported emissions data, this could be to schemes like EcoVadis. Value Chain Emissions: While both frameworks acknowledge Scope 3 emissions, the GHG Protocol offers a dedicated standard - the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard - providing specific guidance on quantifying these emissions. Addressing GHG Emissions and Removals: ISO 14064-1 clearly address GHG emissions and removals for each  category and removals are therefore an inherent part of the GHG quantification. The guidance in the GHG protocol is not as clear but allows for the reporting of removals separately from GHG Emissions. [13:30] Join the isologyhub and get access to limitless ISO resources – From as little as £99 a month, you can have unlimited access to hundreds of online training courses and achieve certification for completion of courses along the way, which will take you from learner to practitioner to leader in no time. Simply head on over to the isologyhub to sign-up or book a demo. [17:05] Reporting on indirect emissions:  The main challenge for organisations is the reporting of indirect emissions (Scope 3), often leading to confusion based on a lack of clarity and understanding of how granular the data needs to be, combined with challenges extracting data from third-parties.  ISO 14064-1 is very clear regarding which Scope 3 emissions are to be included, whereas the GHG Protocol standard maybe viewed as more open to interpretation. In contrast, GHG Protocol standards require the inclusion of Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy); the inclusion of other indirect GHG Emissions under scope 3 is optional. The GHG Protocol standard is referred to in various GHG reporting and disclosure initiatives whose requirements for the reporting of the Scope 3 emissions vary.  Whereas ISO 14064-1 has been created and approved by representatives from 61 nations to determine a specification for Scope 3 emissions reporting. [20:30] Choosing the right Framework: The choice between ISO 14064-1 and the GHG Protocol depends on an organisation's specific needs and goals. Here are some considerations: ·      Is there a need for Verification? i.e. is it a mandatory requirement ·      What level of detail is required? If a detailed approach with extensive calculation guidance is preferred, the GHG Protocol might be more suitable. ·      Resource availability – Do you have the resource to do this yourself or will you need a helping hand? ·      Disclosure reporting requirements – check what you need to comply with as this could determine which framework you use. [23:30] How can the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064 complement each other? -  This podcast may have you thinking that it has to be one or the other, but in actuality the two frameworks can be used together effectively. Organisations can utilise the GHG Protocol's detailed guidance to develop their GHG inventory and then follow ISO 14064-1's process for verification and reporting. If you would like some help with GHG reporting or Verification, please get in touch with Carbonology. 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Send Martin & the team a Text message Hey, Legends! In this week's episode of The Building Talks Podcast, we chat with Adrien Mamet, Managing Director of Mamet Homes and co-founder of BuildUp Australia and BuildUp Apprentice. Adrien shares his journey from a dedicated tradie to a successful luxury home builder in Queensland, addressing key issues like apprenticeships, mental health, and construction quality.Adrien provides valuable insights into the gaps in apprenticeship training and the need for improved mental health support in the construction industry. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in construction or trade apprenticeships, offering practical ideas and inspiring solutions for enhancing the industry. Tune in to gain actionable insights and learn how Adrien is driving positive change in construction.Key Takeaways:Constant changes in the industry can stress out workers and impact mental health. Good communication and support are vital for tackling mental health issues in construction. Long hours can hurt personal well-being. BuildUp Australia supports builders by sharing experiences and improving mental health. High apprentice dropout rates are often due to a lack of mentorship. BuildUp Apprentice connects apprentices with experienced mentors. Standardised training and quality control are needed in the apprenticeship system. Better mentorship can help keep apprentices in the industry. Improved oversight is needed to ensure quality in construction work.Ongoing training is crucial for tradespeople to keep their skills sharp. A feedback loop/system is necessary to address and fix poor-quality work. BuildUp Australia promotes collaboration, mentorship, and high standards in construction. If you're all about the Aussie construction scene, this episode is a must-listen for its deep dive into industry challenges and solutions. Adrien shares insights on managing workloads, balancing work ethic with mental health, and the critical role of mentorship. Discover how BuildUp Australia is improving quality standards and support networks, offering a fresh perspective on transforming the construction industry.Hope you enjoy the podcast!The Building Talks Podcast is brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment - providing recruitment solutions to the property, construction, and related industries, here in Melbourne and Southeast Queensland.  For an overview of our service, visit:www.buildingenvirons.com.auDon't forget to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to The Building Talks podcast so you don't miss any updates. #ConstructionIndustry #MentalHealthInConstruction #Apprenticeships #BuildUpAustralia #ConstructionQuality #TradeSkills #ConstructionChallenges #Mentorship #ConstructionLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #ConstructionStandards #TradeApprenticeships #ConstructionInnovation #BuildingBetter #ConstructionSupport #IndustryInsights #ConstructionManagement #QualityControl #ProfessionalDevelopment #ConstructionTrends #TradieTalk Contact The Building Talks Podcast Follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram Visit us on our website Email us at info@buildingenvirons.com.au

From 2026 the government will introduce standardised testing for reading, writing and maths across all primary schools. Year one students will be required to sit phonics tests at 20 and 40 weeks of schooling and years 3-6 will be required to take PAT and e-asTTle. Around 60% of schools already use this type of testing. The reason for the introduction of testing is to improve education levels which are not up to standard, according to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Education minister Erica Standford stated testing is important to keep parents informed about their child's progress. Stanford continued that the tests will allow teachers and principals with the data to track in aggregate their school's performance. Producer Elle spoke to Faculty of Education and Social Work PhD student Tom Pearce about the policy.

An education expert says frequent, standardised testing makes children anxious and affects their mental wellbeing. From next year, the government will require primary schools to test children twice a year to measure their progress. That means phonics checks for new entrants; and for those in year three or higher -- reading, writing and maths assessments. Ruth Boyask, from Auckland University of Technology's school of education, spoke to Corin Dann.

A school principal says schools need more resources to support students, not mandatory tests. The Government's introducing phonics checks for primary pupils after 20 weeks of schooling and repeated at 40 weeks.   Twice yearly progression monitoring on reading, writing, and maths will also be introduced for children in Years 3 through 8.   Auckland's May Road School principal Lynda Stuart told Mike Hosking there are some children that those tests don't work for.   She says some have English as a second language and need more support in that area, and some have high anxiety with assessments.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is set to introduce standardised tests to ensure primary schoolers meet the right standards academically.  Phonics checks will start for new students as young as five next year, and become compulsory from 2026. Progress on reading, writing and maths progress for years 3 to 8 will also be monitored twice a year. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper voices his approval for these new measures. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Minister says many schools across the country welcome the idea of standardised testing in primary schools. Erica Stanford's announced next year, all children in their first year of schooling will do a phonics check to help teachers understand how well they read, by sounding out letters. Stanford says it's far from being controversial, despite criticism from Labour. "Look, I absolutely think there's a level of acceptance. Most schools are doing assessments, using tools - and they're doing it in a really good way." LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Education Union has called to recast both the NAPLAN testing system, and the ATAR ranking nationwide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This audio article argues for the de-linking of career management decisions and professional development to improve both aspects.

Clothes shops should have standardised sizes. So says Makeup Artist and Founder of True Beauty Makeup Aideen Kate who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

From today, recycling rules will be the same for most New Zealanders.  Standardised recycling has been introduced in a bid to make the process more efficient.  Items like plastic lids, coffee cups, and aerosol cans are no longer able to be recycled.  Waste Management NZ's David Howie told Mike Hosking that much of the country already has standardised recycling.  He says many councils have adopted the standard prior to today, and it works well.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Clare Senator claims that the people of the MidWest region are facing regional discrimination when it comes to rail prices. As it stands, an adult commuters pays a price of €3.60 to travel 40km from Maynooth Train Station to Dublin Pearse, however the price rises to €5.15 for the equidistant journey from Ennis to Limerick Colbert. Currently just 280 people in this county are using the train on a daily basis, which is the third lowest proportion nationwide. Speaking in the Seanad Ennistymon Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway says all tax-payer routes should be standardised.

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Mia is preparing to embark on her first ever round of standardised testing in her educational career. NAPLAN (Australia's standardised testing program) begins in year 3 and Mis is feeling the nerves!! Listen to hear how she's preparing for the 4 tests, her plan to finish on time and how she's handling her nerves. Her take home message gives a good perspective so listen & enjoy! 

Personalised or Standardised?   What is the base philosophy for Candidate Experience - do you attempt to give everyone the same branded experience, or do you vary it according to the individual and the individual circumstance? And if we do 'both' (I know you will say this!), then what are the circumstances when one approach makes sense and not the other?   We will discuss   - Types of Candidate - are all candidates the same? - Costs of CX, how do we measure the effort and the effect? - What are the benefits of improving CX? - Do we have any evidence of this, other than 'right thing to do'? - Why are recruiters reporting bad CX when they are looking for jobs - how much of a factor is how in-demand certain candidates are? - Do we need specialists in TA to run this? - How do we incentivise recruiters and managers to improve CX? - Do we know what candidates want?   We're with Heidi Wassini, InHouse Consultant (CopenHagen Airports), Christine Ng, Head of Talent & Media (Quantum Motion), Sian Sidaway, Global Talent Experience Manager (GoCardless) & Gem Parker, Candidate Engagement Lead (EY)     Ep191 is sponsored by our buddies Starred Starred is a Candidate Experience analytics platform that helps recruitment teams collect, analyze, benchmark, and act on candidate feedback at every stage of the recruitment process. Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to data-driven hiring. With actionable insights, you'll have a deeper understanding of your candidates' experiences so you can improve the recruitment process.   We combine insights from your candidates with hiring manager and recruiter feedback allowing you to get a 360 view of your recruitment operations. By pulling fields from your ATS, you can segment your insights on whatever level you want, think recruiter, hiring manager, department, job role, country, and many more.   Curious how leading names like Diageo, HelloFresh, Dropbox, Twilio, and Deloitte are leveraging Starred insights to make better hiring decisions? Have a look at our website, or book a demo with our team.  

Recorded live from a Twitter Spaces earlier today with SafePal, we deep dive into crypto security with some genuinely fascinating insights from Veronica, CEO of SafePal.

RV's COO Aaron Morrison explains the decision to introduced standardised deductions for all bookmakers.

My guest this week is Scot Morrison. Scot is a board certified orthopaedic physical therapist and certified strength coach. In this conversation, Scot summarises six steps for measuring strength in clinical practice. You will learn the importance of accepting uncertainty in measurement, how to minimise error with a standardised testing routine and the importance of interpreting test findings to the person being tested.  This is a discussion aimed at health professionals. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. In this conversation: 0:00 About this episode 0:19 About Scot, welcome to Physio Foundations 1:39 Scot's work so far – strength coaching, physical therapy, high performance, management, education and research 3:55 Why are you interested in measuring strength in the clinic? 6:00 What is strength, how do you define it? 7:10 The importance of being reliable when measuring strength 7:44 It's better to say ‘I don't know' than to not know and guess 8:40 If strength matters, measure it properly 10:00 It's your job to interpret strength testing results to that individual 10:40 Example of measuring knee extensor strength after ACL reconstruction 11:45 Step 1 – is this measure meaningful right now? Can you test strength without pain? 12:25 Step 2 - does the device measure in meaningful units (Newtons) 13:05 Step 3 – does the device have the ability to measure force at the rate you require? 13:30 Step 4 – set the test up properly. Proper fixation of the patient and device 15:45 Step 5 - The line of pull must be 90 degrees to the moment arm 16:15 Step 6 – Standardised approach to testing, warm up, instructions, 30 sec- 1 minute rest between efforts, standardised cueing, be consistent 19:15 Realise that there is uncertainty in measurement 21:03 Torque calculator on Scot's website. Upgrade your manual muscle test 21:45 Why is it important to consider torque and body weight normalised torque? 24:45 Testing strength with a device doesn't add more work and time 27:35 Limits of the Oxford scale. Can they lift their limb against gravity 28:12 What devices are most useful for measuring strength in the clinic? 31:45 Scot's PhD – are we testing strength and are we testing it well. What is meaningful change? 35:20 Scot's final thoughts. Realise we are dealing with uncertainty and need to make decisions under uncertainty 37:48 Scot Morrison PT is not the Australian PM! Angry Tweets from Australians… Funny. 39:11 Support this podcast by sharing it   Listen to Scot discuss strength assessment with Luke on the @MonashMRU podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-measure-strength-in-your-clinical-practice-with/id1549298610?i=1000558331646 Find out more about Scot here:  physiopraxis.co/about Scot's Therapeutic Exercise database: physiopraxis.co/physiotherexdatabase Scot's torque calculator: physiopraxis.co/torque-calculation-app   Scot mentioned the TinDeq dynamometer: tindeq.com He also mentioned the JLW dynamometer: https://jlwforce.com/products/praxis-3-500 He also mentioned dynamometer systems by Hawkin Dynamics https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ …and Vald Health: https://valdhealth.com/dynamo/ Scot and I have no conflicts of interest and receive no money or benefits from these companies, we are simply interested in equipment for measuring strength Follow Scot on Twitter: twitter.com/scotmorrsn Follow Scot on Instagram: instagram.com/physio_praxis Follow and subscribe to Physio Foundations on your favourite podcast app. Join the conversation in the YouTube comments or via social media @PerratonPhysio For a list of episodes, transcripts and associated blogs, visit perraton.physio/physiofoundations   Follow @PerratonPhysio on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linked In. Share this episode and tag me in @lukeperraton Do you have a topic you would like me to cover on the podcast? Email me: luke@perraton.physio Always seek the guidance of a qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.

Title: Episode 40 Ready. Set. Go! How implementing standardised metadata will increase the value of our data, interview with Michael Marus, FSC and Patrick Mallet, ISEAL Author(s): Worm, Loa Dalgaard

Through sequestration, soil plays a pivotal role in mitigating climate change. Improved agricultural practices that promote soil sequestration can help reverse climate change while improving the livelihoods of farmers. However, there is currently no commonly used business standard or approach for measuring carbon in soil. There are many emerging approaches, and more are on the way. So which current approaches can be used by companies today? In this webinar, we discussed current practices, the opportunities for standardised approaches, and the potential positive outcomes in the race to net zero. Webinar panel: Sophie Throup, head of agriculture, fisheries and sustainable sourcing, Morrisons Ian McConnel, director of sustainability – international business unit, Tyson Foods Prof Peer Ederer, program and science director, Global Food and Agribusiness Network David Fatscher, head of ESG, BSI The discussion was moderated by Toby Webb, founder, Innovation Forum This webinar was hosted in partnership with BSI

Question, do sales people underperform becasue they don't know what to do or because they don't rigorously follow a standardised sales process. Obviously the title of the podcast kind of gives away my position at the outset. In this podcast I delve into what I think are the 5 key steps which should never be missed if you are looking to deliver successful sales calls and hence grow your sales. Hope you enjoy and as always please give a review if you do RateThisPodcast.com/handson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hakeem-adebiyi/message

Politician and educator, Atishi Marlena, and founder of some of India's leading educational institutions, Pramath Raj Sinha talk about the purpose of education in a rapidly changing world. Can government schools provide a ‘good' education to our children? Is the private sector the answer to a failing system? What are our children and youth really learning in their schools and colleges? All this and more in this episode on the education system in India. Highlights Has the education system veered towards producing workers for the economy, and away from producing better citizens for society? How do you learn something new, when you haven't been trained for it? What will it take to make government schools work, and how should we be thinking of private institutions? Is it possible to create reflective spaces where students can learn values and ethics? Can excellence in education be measured? For more information about IDR, go to www.idronline.org. Also, follow IDR on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram Read more: What the National Education Policy 2020 has gotten right and what it hasn't Why Indian children can't read Incorporating play to improve cognitive learning Standardised tests ignore indigenous knowledge, language, or problem-solving strategies Our solutions for education aren't working Seek and you shall find Production by Maed in India, to find out more visit www.maedinindia.in

Topics discussed in this episode: Todd introduces himself and tell us how he got to where he is now Justin & Todd relate to each other's stories of struggling in standardised education Learn more about Todd Rose or purchase The End of Average or Dark HorseFor a happier family, try our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen!Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.