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Reliability Engineering Compentancies Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss Key Points Join Enrico and Fred as they discuss Topics include: point 1 point 2 point 3 Enjoy an episode of Speaking of Reliability. Where you can join friends as they discuss reliability topics. Join us as we discuss topics ranging from design for reliability techniques to […]

Change Management with Humans Abstract Mojan and Dianna discuss Key Points Join Mojan and Fred as they discuss Topics include: point 1 point 2 point 3 Enjoy an episode of Speaking of Reliability. Where you can join friends as they discuss reliability topics. Join us as we discuss topics ranging from design for reliability techniques […]

Reliability in Start-up vs. Established Businesses Abstract Dianna and Mojan discuss reliability in start-up vs. established businesses. Key Points Join Dianna and Mojan as they compare the challenges of implementing reliability programs in fast-paced startups versus well-resourced, established corporations. Topics include: the multi-hat reality short-term vs. long-term reliability demystifying th...

Assume Bugs Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss Key Points Join Enrico and Fred as they discuss Topics include: point 1 point 2 point 3 Enjoy an episode of Speaking of Reliability. Where you can join friends as they discuss reliability topics. Join us as we discuss topics ranging from design for reliability techniques to field […]

Effective Leadership Abstract Carl and Fred share their experiences and advices about leadership, and why it is essential to accomplishing reliability objectives. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the subject of  developing leadership skills. Topics include: Difference between manager and leader What is the essence of leadership? Leadership is involved in all […]

Writing Skills Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the role of writing skills in conveying information to others and influencing the reliability of products and processes. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they share their experience in what makes for excellent writing. Topics include: Are younger people losing the ability to write? What are the […]

Customer Expectations Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss the “fuzzy and shadowy” world of customer expectations, discussing how to set reliability requirements that actually keep customers coming back. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss customer expectation of reliability. Topics include: The Warranty Trap: why designing a product to only last as long as […]

Standard Reliability Methods Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss the importance of standard reliability methods within a company, to ensure teams are using effective, proven techniques rather than just following a generic recipe. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss standard reliability methods. Topics include: Internal “Cliffnotes” for Reliability: the value of creating short,...

Trick Questions Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss questions that can reveal some job candidates’ knowledge or lack of understanding of new product reliability development Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss which questions and how to ask them in a potential reliability engineering position can distinguish those who really understand the process of […]

Getting Hired Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the process of finding a job in Reliability Engineering Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss some of the best ways to get into a job that fits with your skills. Topics include: Don’t wait until you need a new job to start connecting with others and […]

Starting a New Reliability Team Abstract Chris and Fred discuss a few ideas on creating a reliability team in your organization. Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss a few steps to consider when tasked with setting up a reliability team. Topics include: Do you really need a team? It’s about culture and […]

Presenting Skills Abstract Carl and Fred share their experiences in presenting, what they have learned, what is most important in achieving excellent presentations. Key Points Join Carl and Fred, as they discuss the length and breadth of presenting. This is a large subject, so many different aspects are covered in the podcast. Topics include: Don’t […]

Getting and Giving Feedback Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the role of receiving feedback in improving one’s ability to implement the various reliability tasks and methods. They also cover how to give feedback to others, so it is most meaningful. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they continue to discuss the “soft” skills that […]

Leaving a Team Better Off Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss how reliability engineers can be most supportive in organizations to enable the most value-extraction from them and the team. Key Points Building on the discussion from episode 1138, Mojan and Fred dive into the ultimate measure of a successful Reliability Engineer: making oneself redundant. They […]

What is In it For Them Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss the benefits of Design for Reliability and how to demonstrate them. Key Points Join Mojan and Fred as they tackle the fundamental question in reliability engineering: How do you demonstrate the value of Design for Reliability (DfR) when the benefits are problems that never occurred? […]

Podcast Listens Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the almost 10 years of Speaking of Reliability podcasts and podcasting in general. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the world of podcasting and the data about listeners and podcast popularity. Topics include: Even though we can know how many subscribers downloaded our podcast, we […]

Early Life Failures Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the impact of early life failures on the customer Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss how failures after a customer starts to have confidence in a product it fails, is the most costly and frustrating for the customer Topics include: Out-of-the-box failures can be […]

Pitfalls of Reliability Testing Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss an array of problems that may arise with reliability testing. Key Points Join Enrico and Fred as they discuss reliability testing and problems that may leads to faulty results. Topics include: Accelerated testing and poor acceleration factor models Too few samples to get a meaningful result […]

Build, Test, Fix Abstract Chris and Fred discuss the product design process commonly called build, test, fix. Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss an approach to creating a new product and how relaibility happens. Topics include: Build early and often. Simulate concepts, model ideas, mock up concepts. Test early and to failure. […]

Statistics and Reliability Abstract Chris and Fred discuss a listener’s question on whether or not to study statistics. Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss the value of really understanding statistis as a reliability engineer. Topics include: A grand set of tools to grapple with the world’s variations. The ability to detect and […]

AI & Reliability Use Abstract Philip and Fred discuss a few ideas around using AI for reliability work. Key Points Join Philip and Fred as they discuss how Philip has jumped into using AI for many reliability tasks. Topics include: Creating apps or scripts to accomplish routine tasks quickly Dealing with very, very large dataset […]

Selecting Tests Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss the critical process of selecting appropriate reliability tests, maximizing value while avoiding the common pitfalls of over-testing or testing the wrong parameters. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss selecting tests, maximizing value while avoiding the common pitfalls of over-testing or testing the wrong parameters. Topics […]

Capturing Value Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss capturing value, documenting the cost of unreliability, and speaking the language of management. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss the often-overlooked necessity for reliability and quality engineers to quantify value, document the cost of unreliability, and speak the language of management. Topics include: Why quantifying […]

Today’s New Reliability Challenge Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss the range of new challenges facing reliability engineering work. Key Points Join Mojan and Fred as they discuss today’s reliability challenges that face today’s reliability engineers and teams. Topics include: Many are challenges that rhythm with the challenges in the past, like shorter development times and [&#823...

Reliability ≠ Testing Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss the idea that a product’s reliability is not the same as doing reliability testing. Key Points Join Mojan and Fred as they discuss the importance of not confusing testing with a product’s actual reliability. Topics include: A product’s reliability exists whether or not we perform any testing. […]