Shows
Comparesoft PodcastUsing Lessons Learned Registers to Get Maintenance Fundamentals RightSpecialist engineering and maintenance trainer, Matthew Laskaj leans on his experience in maintenance management to highlight the importance of mastering the fundamentals and why it's important to understand your data before purchasing a CMMS.2022-10-2834 min
The Engineering Entrepreneurship Podcast#12 Creating a happy money mindset - with Dr Rushana KhusainovaWhat does it take to be a successful entrepreneur?
Hard work, clever marketing or a certain mindset?
Creating a Happy Money Mindset requires some work and willingness to let go of old beliefs.
Creating a more successful and abundant mindset is so worth it though!
Join us in this interactive webinar as Dr Rushana Khusainova, PhD, a business coach for curious entrepreneurs, author of a research inspired blog 'Rushana Coaching' and lecturer in sales at Aston Business School, talks about her new research-inspired program 'Happy Money Mindset' and...2021-05-3051 min
The Engineering Entrepreneurship Podcast#11: Using conflict to collaborate - with guest Harvey LeachNo one likes conflict, but we can use it to our advantage if we know how. In this discussion, we talk with Harvey Leach about his experience with car manufacturers Rover and Mini about how we can use conflict to enable better collaboration between teams and organisations to produce better results and become more efficient.
We talk about:
- car crash tests
- designing a mini
- conflict between internal teams and external organisations
- conflict in the automotive, oil and gas, airline and...2021-05-0334 min
The Engineering Entrepreneurship Podcast#10: How you can benefit from strategic innovationUsing strategic innovation can have amazing results. Whether you need to pivot your business or are just starting out, you need to create unique value for the consumer, so you can differentiate yourself as a company and stand out to achieve superior performance and business success.
In this 2 minute talk episode, you will learn what strategic innovation is and the benefits it can bring you and your business.2021-04-0504 min
The Engineering Entrepreneurship Podcast#9: The entrepreneurial rollercoaster - with David SavageThe life of an entrepreneur is a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs, highs and lows. How do you work through the tough times when it looks like nothing is happening?
David Savage, a business coach and consultant, joins me as we delve deeper into this topic and more about his thoughts on:
our real USP is ourselves
how the work we do is a reflection of who we are
how to motivate and energise ourselves
how this can help us through these ups and downs of our journey.
2021-03-2137 min
The Engineering Entrepreneurship Podcast#8 - What is a maintenance strategy?Maintenance is critical to ensure an asset continues to function, or run, in the way we want it to.
But what is maintenance and what are the benefits?
This video talks about the 3 typical maintenance strategy choices we have:
- Reactive maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
Watch the videos on YouTube and see more about engineering, technology and business in just 2 minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuGLIJ1BMyHU7tYw_9Go1dGPQDky__MC72021-03-1403 min
The Engineering Entrepreneurship Podcast#7 - 'Special edition!' 2 minute talksIt seems impossible to hold people's attention nowadays. Distractions are everywhere. 73% of videos in 2018 were shorter than 2 minutes.
That was the inspiration behind this series.
I want to help engineers and entrepreneurs succeed in the real world by developing your skills and improving technical knowledge and understanding.
Each time in just 2 minutes.
I will be talking about all things:
Engineering
Technology innovations
Maintenance techniques
Business and entrepreneurship
Let us know anything you want to hear about in 2 minutes!
If...2021-03-0802 min
The Engineering Entrepreneurship Podcast#6 - CNC machining with Wellahead Engineering Ltd and Mike CouttsIn this episode, Matthew Laskaj talks to Mike Coutts of Wellahead Engineering Ltd in Aberdeen about manufacturing and CNC machining including what is involved, where the technology is driving change and the challenges for local business.
Don't miss the group discussion where we talk about 3D printing, education and other current trends.
If you want to watch the video recording of this and other related content, check out the Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuGLIJ1BMyHXXyQKvOMQRBzK7KizuWFtX
Here is an overview of what we covered:
what...2021-02-2138 min
The Engineering Entrepreneurship Podcast#5 - Innovating offshore safety with Mark CowiesonDo you want an innovative way to improve safety that will be remembered?
Why not use Mark's idea based on the UK television show 'A Question of Sport - What Happened Next?' logic.
Mark Cowieson, a senior leader with over 30 years in the Oil and Gas industry talks about how he inspired his offshore team to develop a piece of safety equipment following a serious injury to a colleague, and how he changed the process that safety alerts were being shared at the worksite using UK TV's Question of Sport "What Happened Next?" logic.2021-02-1446 min
The Engineering Entrepreneurship Podcast#4 - Supercharge your energy to create a happier youMore energy in our life should make us happier, achieve better results and get more done.
Are you lacking energy and motivation?
I am going to share with you 8 tips to help you supercharge your energy to create a happier you.
Starting is the hardest part
Get your mindset right
Set work life boundaries
Declutter
Make connections
Look after yourself
Complete something
Reflect
Tune in for these tips and more and get your energy supercharged!2021-02-0412 min
The Engineering Entrepreneurship Podcast#3 - Benefits of 3D printing with Angus 3D SolutionsMatthew Laskaj talks with Andy Simpson of Angus 3D Solutions about 3D printing (additive manufacturing), and how it can benefit engineering and the wider manufacturing sector.
Andy shares his experience and expertise in the 3D printing and manufacturing world as he talks about:
- what 3D printing is
- how it can be used in organisations alongside traditional manufacturing
- thoughts on the use of 3D printing for face shields
- his tips and advice on how you can benefit from the technology2021-01-3037 min
The Engineering Entrepreneurship Podcast#2 - What does success mean to you?Did you have a successful year?
Are you successful?
What is success and what does the word mean to you?
In this episode, we talk about success in terms of:
- a journey or a destination
- does an achievement = success
- selfish vs selfless
- value to you and others
Don't forget to celebrate the successes along the journey.2021-01-1812 min
The Engineering Entrepreneurship Podcast#1 - 8 predictions for entrepreneurs to kick start your 2021Welcome to the Engineering Entrepreneurship podcast. I am an engineer, entrepreneur, trainer, coach and author. Mainly, I just like helping others in the engineering, innovation and entrepreneurial world.
I am the Chair for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Scottish Region and director of an engineering consultancy and training business Project Engineering Management Ltd.
Through this podcast series, you will find a range of interviews with innovative engineers and entrepreneurs, as well as tips, tools, advice and thoughts about all things engineering, innovation and business.
In this first episode, I talk about the podcast...2021-01-1124 min
Impulse To InnovationEpisode 3: Engineering Careers at the COVID CrossroadsThis month’s episode is brought to you by the IMechE’s Young Members Board. The YMB represents the interests of over 69,000 young members from a broad range of industries and specialisms. The YMB works to ensure that the young member’s voice is heard and considered in all areas of the institution.
Your host is Ying Wan Loh, an IMechE chartered engineer and IET Young Engineer of the Year 2019. She is the professional development standards committee rep on the young members board.
In this month’s episode Ying explores three topics:
Challenges facing new work...2020-10-0542 min