The Leading Edge Group Podcast

Leading Edge Group

Leading Edge Group's own Podcast.

  1. 12/16/2021

    Breaking the Mould - Over 40 Countries have taken his advice. What makes a Change Guru?

    We continue with our 6-part podcast series called ”Breaking The Mould” in which Joe Aherne, CEO, Leading Edge Group, interviews Peter De Jager an international renowned speaker/writer/consultant on the issues relating to the rational assimilation of the Future. Please take 15 minutes out of your day to gain insights into a variety of topics from technology to the burning issues of the day. You won’t be sorry…We continue with our 6-part podcast series called ”Breaking The Mould” in which Joe Aherne, CEO, Leading Edge Group, interviews Peter De Jager an international renowned speaker/writer/consultant on the issues relating to the rational assimilation of the Future. Please take 15 minutes out of your day to gain insights into a variety of topics from technology to the burning issues of the day. You won’t be sorry… Peter de Jager is an international renowned speaker/writer/consultant on the issues relating to the rational assimilation of the Future. He has published hundreds of articles on topics ranging from problem solving, creativity and change to the impact of technology on areas such as privacy, security and business. His articles have appeared in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and Computer World amongst others and his audiences have included the World Economic Forum, The World Bank and The Bank for International Settlements. If you would like to contact Peter, you can do so via email by clicking on this link.

    23 min

  2. 12/16/2021

    Breaking the Mould - Using Innovation and Leading Communications Technology in Healthcare Education in Canada

    We continue with our 6-part podcast series called ”Breaking The Mould” in which Joe Aherne, CEO, Leading Edge Group, interviews a number of professionals who have followed their dreams and achieved or embarked on some unique and exciting ventures. Many of these are unsung heroes and we are delighted to share their experiences with an international audience. Todd Hutchings, is former director of distance learning at the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA), one of the largest healthcare associations in the world. Todd was influential in using innovation and leading edge communications technology to help OHA compliment the traditional one and two day conference experience. He also collaborated with other healthcare authorities internationally to expand distance based education offerings. If you would like to get in touch with Todd, you can do so via email by clicking on this link.

    16 min

  3. 12/16/2021

    Breaking the Mould - A Lifelong fascination with Toyota and the making of a Lean Sensei

    We continue with our 6-part podcast series called ”Breaking The Mould” in which Joe Aherne, CEO, Leading Edge Group, interviews a number of professionals who have followed their dreams and achieved or embarked on some unique and exciting ventures. Many of these are unsung heroes and we are delighted to share their experiences with an international audience. Dr Tim Hill is a Canadian and global leader and consultant in human resources, human capital, production, quality and continuous improvement practices. Dr Tim studied at the W. Edwards Deming Institute, the Kaizen Institute Japan not to mention other Japanese based Quality and Engineering institution. He lived in the Far East for many years working across China, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong as well as lecturing in Industrial and Organizational Psychology back in Ontario. His lifelong work is to help organizations and communities solve difficult problems when they connect people to accountabilities. You can contact Dr. Tim Hill via email or phone on 519-670-4565.

    15 min

  4. 12/16/2021

    Breaking the Mould - Saving our Future: An Arctic Perspective

    We are delighted to announce a 6-part podcast series called ”Breaking The Mould” in which Joe Aherne, CEO, Leading Edge Group, will interview a number of professionals who have followed their dreams and achieved or embarked on some unique and exciting ventures. Many of these are unsung heroes and we are delighted to share their experiences with an international audience. Listen to Joe Aherne’s interview with Tom Barry, the Executive Secretary for the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF), which is the biodiversity working group of the Arctic Council, based in Akureyri, Iceland. Tom has a broad range of experience at national and international levels dealing with strategic planning and organizational development, a primary focus of which has been Arctic issues, where he works with a diverse range of stakeholders throughout the Arctic region. Tom is passionate about the environment and optimistic about its future despite the many challenges that lie ahead. If you would like to contact Tom, you can email him via this link or contact him via LinkedIn.

    10 min

  5. 12/16/2021

    Breaking the Mould - From Lagos to Tehran: Building Markets in Developing Countries

    We are delighted to announce a 6-part podcast series called ”Breaking The Mould” in which Joe Aherne, CEO, Leading Edge Group, will interview a number of professionals who have followed their dreams and achieved or embarked on some unique and exciting ventures. Many of these are unsung heroes and we are delighted to share their experiences with an international audience.] Our second podcast is now available for download. Joe Aherne interviews John Seward, international specialist in developing business markets with over 30 years experience in the food and drinks sector. As General Manager of the iconic Middle Eastern brand and product portfolio that is Almarai, John pioneered the expansion of the milk and Laban business across the Gulf states from his base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. John recently served as Region Director of Middle East & Pakistan at Coca-Cola spending over 10 years in the Coca-Cola system. Prior to this, John served in senior positions in the FMCG and packaging businesses in Europe, the Middle East and US. The majority of his career has been in sales & operations and senior general management roles, especially in Developing Countries. His experience of the food and drinks business is un-paralleled.

    13 min

  6. 12/16/2021

    Breaking the Mould - Bringing Craft Beers to West Africa

    We are delighted to announce a 6-part podcast series called ”Breaking The Mould” in which Joe Aherne, CEO, Leading Edge Group, will interview a number of professionals who have followed their dreams and achieved or embarked on some unique and exciting ventures. Many of these are unsung heroes and we are delighted to share their experiences with an international audience. Listen to young entrepreneurs James Turley and Andrew Seward’s story on how they and fellow director Kevin Conroy are building the first craft brewery in West Africa. Inspired by the Naija hustle and a passion for creating unique beers using local ingredients, Bature Brewery is now a reality, located in the nation’s capital Abuja. This is a fascinating story of what can be achieved with a passion for developing something new, boundless optimism and a good dose of innocence!

    11 min

  7. 12/16/2021 · BONUS

    Managing Peak Demand - How Lean Principles supported A National Postal Service to double Parcel volumes through Christmas and COVID-19

    In this podcast Dave Murray discusses how a national postal service dealt with increased demand throughout Covid-19 and Christmas with the use of Lean principles.

    16 min

  8. 12/16/2021

    Future Proof Your Organization With Lean - Episode 1 - Lean In The Media Industry - Clodagh McCarthy

    On the first episode we’re being joined by Clodagh McCarthy who will be discussing the opportunities and benefits of adopting Lean and Agile in the Film-making and Creative Industries where continuous improvement is still in its infancy.

    22 min
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