Applying Asset Management

Being able to differentiate between Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom is key to influencing and sustaining change. In your conversations and engagements with stakeholders, Knowledge Transfer is paramount in enabling value. This episode describes each of these levels of knowledge transfer and how they factor in effective change. We have collected our learnings from the field and shared them...

Configuration is a key element in the "Management of Assets". Configuration Management is a key consideration in "Asset Management". Unfortunately, it is often seen as a cost or excessive effort. Understanding what your assets are and where they are, is key to effective decision making, system availability, operational support and managing cost and change. This episode explores some practical exam...

One goal of any Management System is to provide a desired level of Assurance. Understanding the difference between Assurance and Control is an important factor in change and the implementation of a Management System. This episode looks at the difference between the two and how to use them to create value. We have collected our learnings from the field and shared them for likeminded people working...

In 1943  Abraham Maslow published the "Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs". This 5 level structure, for the most part, has been accepted around the world as a tangible hierarchy for how people view themselves on earth. In change and leadership, we can use this hierarchy to gauge, steer and influence outcomes. This episode takes a look from a change perspective and is intended to provide a series of lense...

As Change practitioners, we are continually seeking to improve ourselves and influence an outcome. When we are with people the exchange of information varies between frustration, knowledge, innovation, and value. We, humans, tend to talk about ourselves (even when we don't intend to). By understanding Apathy, Empathy and Sympathy when we engage and listen to others, we are forearming ourselves aga...

Listening to people sounds straightforward...That's because it is! The secret to change and influence is to be able to "read between the lines" and understand the "What, How, When and Why" of the conversation. This episode considers a framework of consideration for your next engagement. We have collected our learnings from the field and shared them for likeminded people working in Change, Asset Ma...

A "Management System" or "System of Work" or in the most basic terms "How we get things done around here!" is the backbone of any organization. Without a Management System of some description, you are relying on luck! A Management System is the foundation stone for both Change Management and Asset Management. A Management System is a form of assurance. You don't have to go to great expense or achi...

Change Management is a broad topic. This episode simplifies Change Management and frames the different levels of change. By understanding the different levels of change one can construct a meaningful conversation, influence change and empower through collaboration. We have collected our learnings from the field and shared them for likeminded people working in Change, Asset Management and Managemen...

This episode is dedicated to simplifying "Asset Management". Understanding "Asset Management" vs "The Management of Assets" is a must when engaging change in an asset-intensive organization. Differentiating the two will provide clarity to stakeholders and promote trust and respect. When people understand their role in asset management, especially supporting functions (i.e. Finance, Human Resources...

An Asset is anything that may or does generate value for stakeholders! Understanding what an asset is and how it relates to change is a hidden advantage in change management (influence). This podcast simplifies the concept of an asset. Your host, Martin Kerr is a Certified Fellow in Asset Management and a representative on the International Organization for Standardization ( ISO ) for Asset Manage...

The question "What is Change?" appears to be an obvious one! However we humans like to over complicate things and confuse each other in the process. This short podcast explains how change can be viewed and interpreted and how understanding the currents of change is the starting point for any person wishing to influence change.  We have collected our learnings from the field and shared them for lik...