Leading for Business Excellence
Episodes
Cultivating Curiosity to Become the Leader You Aspire to Be - with Sue Thexton, Harris Computer
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curiosity separates good leaders from great ones. Are you asking the questions to truly understand how work gets done across your organisation?Sue The...
Minisode #95: Why Standardising Work Matters
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, Ric...
Minisode #94: Transformation With a Capital 'T'
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.This minisode feature...
Empowering Teams Through Behavioural Change: Inside SSEN’s CI Journey
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when Continuous Improvement is led from the frontline, not just the boardroom?In this episode, Alex Donaldson and Ben McCready, Process I...
Minisode #93: The Power of a 15-Minute Huddle
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, Ric...
Minisode #92: CI Starts on Day One
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, Anu...
Minisode #91: What Boards Look For in Organisational Health
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, exp...
Minisode #90: Driving Inclusion Through CI Leadership
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, Ton...
Culture by Design: How Tesco Made CI Everyone’s Business – with Anu Kalia, Tesco
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to embed improvement into the fabric of a global organisation?Anu Kalia, Global Process Excellence Lead at Tesco, shares how a long-...
Minisode #89: The Productivity Problem
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, PMI...
Minisode #88: Boardroom Balance
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, exp...
Minisode #87: Flying Starts with Listening
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, Jas...
Leading Transformation in the Age of AI - with Hayley Glasby-Ringham, KPMG
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to navigate the changing landscape of transformation where AI is more than a buzzword?Hayley Glasby-Ringham, Associate Partner at KPMG, ...
Minisode #86: Leadership in Action - The First 90 Days as CEO
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, Ste...
Minisode #85: Improvement Meets Sustainability
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, PMI...
Minisode #84: Change Management - From Resistance to Routine
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this episode, form...
Inside NHS Leadership: Driving Everyday Excellence - with Richard Best, NHS
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring Richard Best Director of Improvement, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust & Deputy Director of Quality Improvement for Specialised C...
Minisode #83: Flexible Thinking, Rigid Goals - Make Your Processes Inclusive By Design
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this episode, Neur...
Minisode #82: Building Agile Processes - Learning as You Grow
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast.In this minisode, Jason Hill...
Minisode #81: Digital Transformation - Purpose Before Technology
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast.In this minisode, PMI's...
Transform with Purpose, Lead with People - with Laila Iftikhar-Ali, BQF
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your transformation strategy energising your people, or exhausting them?Transformation expert and BQF Non-Executive Director Laila Iftikhar-Ali sha...
Minisode #80: The Modern Boardroom Mindset
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast.In this minisode, Helen Mahy...
Minisode #79: Scaling Improvement in Growing Businesses
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast.In this minisode, Jamie Bowe...
Minisode #78: Leadership Driving Innovation
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast.In this minisode, Jason Hill...
Minisode #77: Energising Improvement with Gamification
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast.In this minisode, join Laura...
Minisode #76: Cultivating Decision-Making Capability
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast.Join Jamie Bowen, Head of ES...
Minisode #75: Gender Diversity in Leadership
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast.In this minisode, Emma Howar...
Minisode #74: Testing, Learning, Improving: The Iterative Approach
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast.In this minisode, join Steve...
Minisode #73: Networking - The Invisible Support That Powers Success
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast.In this thought-provoking mi...
Minisode #72: A Modern Path to Professional Growth
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast.In this minisode, join PMI’...
Minisode #71: The Power of Diversity
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast.In this minisode, join Laura...
Minisode #70: Rethinking ESG - Creating Business Value
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.Join PMI’s Susannah...
Leading with Purpose: Lessons in Operational Excellence with Ron Darnell at Siemens Energy
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you truly leading your teams or just keeping things moving? Rethink how you lead, improve, and align your teams for success with our latest epis...
Minisode #69: From Crisis to Transformation
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.This minisode feature...
Minisode #68: Unlocking Curiosity for Improvement
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.This episode features...
Minisode #67: Empowering Communities Through Collaboration and Innovation
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we ...
Minisode #66: Harnessing Expertise for Community Connection
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we ...
Minisode #65: Leadership and Engagement for Sustainable Improvement
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, Ton...
Maximising Inputs; Fuelling Growth; Balancing Value - PMI's Managing Partners Discuss
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate 40 years of PMI transforming goals into results, this episode of Leading for Business Excellence focuses on the key challenges our leader...
Minisode #64: Process Management for a Neurodiverse Workforce
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we’...
Minisode #63: Energising a Continuous Improvement Culture
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, Ton...
Minisode #62: Driving Quality, Empowering Teams
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, Pau...
Minisode #61: The Path to Quality Excellence
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, BQF...
Minisode #60: The Evolving Role of Quality Professionals
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we’...
Minisode #59 What A Continuous Improvement Culture Looks Like
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. Our guest Paul Hayw...
Minisode #58: Building a Culture of Improvement
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we ...
What Makes an Effective Non-Executive Director Steering FTSE Companies: An Interview with Helen Mahy CBE
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Balancing support with effective challenge; creating an inclusive environment where all board members feel seen; enabling the diversity of the thinkin...
Minisode #57: Thriving with Dyslexia - The Leader's Role
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, w...
Minisode #56: Purpose-Driven Success in Not-for-Profits
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, we...
Customer-Centric Leadership: Insights from Charity to Commerce with Steve Vaid at Money Advice Trust
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever paused to consider how well you're truly listening? In his first 90 days as CEO at Money Advice Trust, Steve Vaid prioritised unde...
Minisode #55: The Power of Process Over Outcomes
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, ...
Minisode #54: The Future of Work and The Challenges of Hybrid Working
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, we...
Minisode #53: PDSA and Permission to Fail
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.Join us as Ali Bolton...
From Compliance to Competitive Edge: Integrating ESG and Business Improvement with Jamie Bowen at Chevron Group
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you guilty of viewing sustainability as just a compliance exercise? Have you considered what integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governa...
Minisode #52: Empowering Teams to Create a Problem Solving Environment
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.Join us as BQF Presid...
Minisode #51: Identifying Operational Excellence
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.Join us as Marvin Coo...
Minisode #50: Empathy in Leadership
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we ...
Minisode #49: AI and the Quality Profession
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, V...
Understanding Variation in Our People, Not Just Our Processes with Rosie Brighty at Divergent Consulting
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recognising and valuing neurodiversity isn't just about embracing differences—it's about unlocking the full potential of your workforce.Jo...
Minisode #48: Ethics and wisdom - The qualities of a good leader
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, P...
Minisode #47: Management and Leadership - The number one driver of productivity
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, T...
Minisode #46: Trusting Your Gut - The Key to Making Informed Decisions
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we ...
Driving Sustainable Improvement in a Global Organisation with Laura McLaren at Tesco
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can you turn everyday challenges into opportunities for team growth and innovation? In this episode of Leading for Business Excellence, Laura McL...
Minisode #45: Industry Insights - Efficiency vs. Customer Outcomes
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, w...
Minisode #44: How Brands Transform from a Crisis
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, Kat...
Minisode #43: Rethinking Flexible Working
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we&...
Operational Excellence Insights to Fuel Success with Marvin Cooke of Toyota Motor Europe
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Visualise a vehicle rolling off the production line every 58 seconds. Each one driven by an organisation at the peak of operational excellence. Ar...
Minisode #42 Banana Behaviours to Support Wellbeing
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, w...
Minisode #41: The Key to Solving Tough Business Problems
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we ...
Minisode #40 Leadership in the Hybrid Workplace
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, ...
Minisode #39: Exemplary Customer Service
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, w...
How did Hill Helicopters Revolutionise the Aviation Industry? With Jason Hill at Hill Helicopters
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that 20% of startups fail in their first year, and less than 50% make it to their fifth year? To help you beat the odds, Jason Hill, Ch...
Minisode #38: How The Environment Shapes Communication
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, ...
Minisode #37: Leadership Philosophy - Confronting Fear
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, ...
Minisode #36: The Power of Routine Debriefing
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, ...
Minisode #35: Creating Space for Thinking
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, ...
The Leadership Blueprint for a Continuous Improvement Culture with Tony Tielen at Smiths Group PLC
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want a Leadership blueprint to help reshape your organisation's Continuous Improvement culture? Are you seeking to establish a robust Co...
Minisode #34: Experience That Shapes Successful Leadership
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode,...
Minisode #33: Leadership vs. Management
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we’...
Minisode #32: From Delight to Expectation – The Availability of Data
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we’...
An Award-Winning Journey of Improvement with Paul Hayward at CooperVision
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This isn't just a conversation; it's a masterclass in building a culture of Continuous Improvement. Join us as we delve into the remarkabl...
Minisode #31: Conflict and Collaboration
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we’...
Minisode #30: The True Cost of Mental Health in the Corporate World
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we’...
Minisode #29: Mentorship Stories That Shaped My Leadership with Suraj Patel
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, w...
A Leadership Journey Fuelled by Curiosity with Ali Bolton of the Wye Valley NHS Trust
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It doesn't take a minute with the dynamic Ali Bolton to understand why people are motivated by her as a leader. Combining enthusiasm with a met...
Minisode #28: Communicating Impact in Business Transformation with Katie Evans
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we&...
Minisode #27: Predicting Innovation & The 4-Hour working Day with Dr Nicola Millard
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we’...
Minisode #26: Flattening the Hierarchy with Daniel Crump
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we’...
Minisode #25: A Customer-Focused Mindset with Claire Miles
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode...
Minisode #24: Why Authenticity Is the Best Leadership Strategy With Mark Beazley
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, ...
Minisode #23: Leadership Insights from Military Experience with Matt Lindley
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, ...
Minisode #22: How a Fresh Perspective can Transform Work with Estelle Clark
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. Join us as Estelle...
Minisode #21: From Values to Action - A Commitment to Sustainability with Bob Pragada
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, ...
Minisode #20: Adapting to Unconventional Customers with David Sheldon
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we’...
Minisode #19 Purposeful Leadership Through Driving For Sustainability with Emma Howard Boyd CBE
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we&...
Minisode #18 The Formula for Recruitment Success with Jon Darbyshire
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we ...
Minisode #17 The Process of Networking with Tim Schmeisser
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we’...
Minisode #16: Mastering the Art and Science of Sales with David Callaghan
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.In this minisode, we&...
Minisode #15: The Power of Reaching Out with Jon Manning
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, ...
Minisode #14: Transitioning from Project to Process Management with Tom Greenwood
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, ...