Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever

Process Management International (PMI)

PMI’s podcast, Uncommon Sense – Tools to Improve your Work Forever, gives you the opportunity to listen to our expert Consultants talk about a wide variety of tools so that you can refresh your memory and gather inspiration for which tools might help you solve your latest improvement challenge or problem. Each podcast is a rapid 10 – 15 minute download of what the tool is, when you would use it, and tips for effective application to enable you to decide quickly whether this tool is the one you need, avoiding hours of searching through manuals, books or online platforms for those nuggets of inspiration. Find out more about Tools for Business Excellence and how to transform your organisation at pmi.co.uk

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How to Onboard an Improvement Team Effectively

Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever

03/19/25 • 11 min

Your improvement team is assembled, the project is underway, but something’s off. Misalignment keeps surfacing, engagement is lacking, and stalled progress feels inevitable.

Join PMI Consultant and improvement project expert Mark Allison, as he shares the essential steps for setting your team up for success, with practical techniques to build clarity, confidence, and collaboration from day one. Take the time to consider your onboarding process and ensure that your next project kicks off with a team that’s engaged, motivated, and ready to contribute.

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Evolving to Control Charts

Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever

05/15/24 • 15 min

Is your data telling the right story? The shift from simple data tables to Control Charts is more than a mere change in data representation; it's a transformative step towards data-driven decision-making. This progression, PMI Director Consultant Dennis Crommentuijn-Marsh explains, stems from a growing awareness of variation and its impact on our processes.
Join us for a powerful learning opportunity, as we share examples from clients around the world who have navigated the discomfort of evolving to Control Charts, and the profound insights they have revealed into their business performance.
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Control Charts: Walter Shewhart's Gift to Quality

Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever

05/01/24 • 15 min

Beyond its value as a statistical tool, the Control Chart is a symbol of excellence in operational efficiency and quality management that has shaped the world of Continuous Improvement.

As we celebrate 100 years of Control Charts, PMI Director Consultant Dennis Crommentuijn-Marsh explores the history of Shewhart’s enduring legacy and gift to quality.
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Mastering Process Management

Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever

03/06/24 • 10 min

Managing processes is as vital as managing people for keeping the gears of performance well-oiled and aligned with organisational goals.
Join PMI Senior Consultant Damion Albinson as he peels back the layers of effective process management and explores the iterative cycle of Standardise, Maintain, and Improve, and how mastering this triad can elevate your entire operation.
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Systems Thinking From a Leadership Perspective

Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever

02/21/24 • 14 min

Imagine your organisation as an orchestra, where each section must play in harmony to create a beautiful symphony. This is the crux of Systems Thinking in leadership.

Packed with thought-provoking examples and practical tips, this unmissable episode with PMI Director Consultant Warren Knight highlights the transformative potential of a Systems Thinking approach from your leadership team.
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What is Lean Six Sigma?

Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever

12/13/23 • 10 min

Are you a Lean advocate, do you sit in the Six Sigma camp, or are you wondering what Lean Six Sigma is all about?

Join us for a whistlestop tour back to the origins of Lean and Six Sigma, as PMI Senior Consultant Damion Albinson shares how these two complementary techniques have been brought together to create a powerful customer-centric approach which can deliver maximum impact through improving both efficiency and quality.
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How SMED Can Improve Setup Times

Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever

11/29/23 • 12 min

Are you in engineering or manufacturing? Do you want to minimise downtime between changeovers? Then this Lean tool is for you!
In this episode, Director Consultant Barry Byrne draws on his practical experience to discuss the SMED strategy for reducing changeover delays. He talks about gathering operator feedback, channelling it to create innovative solutions, opening the door to increased production opportunities and empowering operators.
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Dr Deming - A Relevant Philosophy for Today? With Jan Gillett

Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever

11/01/23 • 13 min

In this special episode of Uncommon Sense, we’re joined by former PMI Deputy Chairman Jan Gillett as we commemorate 30 years since the passing of the father of quality management, Dr. W. Edwards Deming.
Jan vividly recalls the profound impact Dr. Deming had on him from their very first meeting at a conference in 1987. He shares how this encounter was a turning point, challenging his conventional thinking and inspiring him to make a difference in his own company.
Join us as we dive into Deming’s lasting legacy in the business world and how his philosophies continue to inspire and guide us today.

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Throughput Yield: Right First Time?

Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever

08/23/23 • 14 min

It’s one of the top 3 calculations that supervisors and managers should have at their fingertips, according to PMI Director Consultant, Barry Byrne. Throughput yield - the percentage of work completed successfully at any given process step – is a crucial metric when striving for perfection.
Join Barry as he discusses the hidden costs of defects and rework, including implications for improving customer experience, and shares an enlightening example of how yield analysis can uncover upstream causes of productivity issues.

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Selecting a Problem

Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever

12/28/22 • 14 min

The starting point for any project-based improvement effort, your Problem Statement should be a concise description of the issue to be solved. Sounds simple, right? But using this fundamental tool correctly is a common stumbling block amongst practitioners, PMI Senior Consultant Damion Albinson tells us.

So set your project up for success from the very start; join us as Damion shares real examples of what a problem statement is and isn’t, and how to make sure you get it right.
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How many episodes does Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever have?

Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever currently has 72 episodes available.

What topics does Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever cover?

The podcast is about Success, Management, How To, Tools, Transformation, Podcasts, Improvement, Education and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever?

The episode title 'Psychology Essentials That Leaders Need to Know' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever?

The average episode length on Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever is 13 minutes.

How often are episodes of Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever released?

Episodes of Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever?

The first episode of Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever was released on Nov 9, 2022.

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