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Join Simon Hedaux, founder of ReThink Productivity, as he and a focused network of industry leaders and clients share a new playbook for organizational excellence This is the essential podcast for leaders looking to drive measurable, sustainable performance across corporate, operational, and customer-facing teams With our new 2.0 approach, we’ve shifted to a highly focused rhythm, delivering two essential episodes per month—giving you less noise and more strategic intelligence Inside Every Month, You’ll Discover: 1. The Productivity Pulse (Early Month) Data-Driven Action: Hear directly from our internal experts—Sue, Simon, and James—who share real-world trends, new data findings, and actionable productivity insights emerging from live projectsAlign & Engage Your Teams: Discover practical ways to connect head office goals with on-the-ground execution, ensuring everyone is pulling in the same directionLearn from Real-World Wins: Get tactical advice and success stories from organisations that have achieved transformative productivity across the board2. Basket & Barometer (Late Month) Elevated Insights: In conversation with industry expert Diane Wehrle to move beyond surface-level metrics and tackle complex, data-driven metrics around customer shopping behaviourFor leaders in Operations, Strategy, and HR, this podcast provides the modern tools to build a smarter, more efficient, and ultimately more profitable business Subscribe now and start truly rethinking your productivity

  1. Productivity Pulse Episode 2

    DEC 14

    Productivity Pulse Episode 2

    Send us a text Hear directly from our experts—Sue, Simon, & James—who share real-world trends, new data findings, and actionable productivity insights  We unpack the wage rise headlines and the quiet costs they trigger up the ladder, then move to peak‑time realities: queues, break timing, and the real use of self‑checkout. We finish with fast wins in quick‑serve layouts and why adoption fails without hands‑on coaching. • Wage increases by age bands and implications for costs • Compression of supervisory pay differentials • Leaders pulled into front‑line tasks reducing leadership capacity • Queues at peak despite self‑checkout availability • Break timing clashing with customer demand • Micro‑improvements in quick‑serve cycle times • Layout tweaks, tool placement, and motion design • Training and engagement to adopt new kit and processes Keep an eye out for those queues at peak, everybody listening, and see if you can identify the issues, we'll be back in the new year #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn

    17 min
  2. The What, When, Why & How Of A Time And Motion Study

    DEC 7

    The What, When, Why & How Of A Time And Motion Study

    Send us a text We gave NotebookLM our record breaking blog to see what happened when they turned it into a podcast... We examine how modern time and motion studies expose hidden waste, translate seconds into savings, and protect sustainable pace. From Taylor and the Gilbreths to sensors and benchmarks, we map the methods, the maths, and the immediate actions that cut costs without cutting quality • Spotting inefficiency in everyday work • Time versus motion as separate measurements • Resource planning using standard times and allowances • Micro savings through layout and sequence changes • Example maths for staffing and throughput • Study types: activity, efficiency, role, predetermined • History of Taylor and the Gilbreths • Quantifying financial waste from poor scheduling • Modern tech: video, sensors, software analysis • Benchmarking click and collect performance • Practical ergonomic and staffing changes • Continuous improvement as the new one best way Not only will our approach to a Time and Motion Study plot out exactly where you stand versus where you could be, but our analysts will provide practical steps on how to help you get there, saving you time, effort  and, ultimately, money Contact our team today More information on Time and Motion Studies can be found in our whitepaper – our experts’ views into how modern techniques are bringing about new productivity insights. Download here >> #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn

    14 min
  3. Basket & Barometer November 2025

    NOV 30

    Basket & Barometer November 2025

    Send us a text Building on the success of footfall insights we broaden the conversation with the Basket & Barometer podcast. Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat In this episode we cover why average transaction value now matters more than footfall, and how Black Friday has shifted the peak. We share sector signals, consumer confidence trends, and what the budget and labour market mean for Q4 • Footfall softness versus inflation-adjusted sales decline • Average transaction value as core survival metric • Examples of ATV growth in small towns • Discounting patterns and price guarantees in Black Friday • Staffing planning shifting towards November peak • Sector signals in health and beauty and fashion • Consumer confidence at minus 19 and job market risk • Online share stabilising and omnichannel basics that matter #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn

    21 min
  4. Productivity Pulse Episode 1

    NOV 16

    Productivity Pulse Episode 1

    Send us a text Productivity Pulse Episode 1  Hear directly from our experts—Sue, Simon, & James—who share real-world trends, new data findings, and actionable productivity insights  We dig into why efficiency swings across sites, how that volatility hurts peak service, and what workload models can do to stabilise performance. We also show how role drift reduces leadership time and how structured interviews add a 360 view that turns data into action. • Variable efficiency index and why it matters • Removing slack and the risks at peak • Tactical fixes for rotas, breaks and coverage • Building a robust workload model linked to WFM • Reallocating budget to balance the estate • Role studies revealing leadership time drift • Restating manager expectations and blockers • Structured interviews adding qualitative insight • Turning insights into consistent employee and customer experience #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn

    19 min
  5. Productivity Podcast 2.0

    SEASON 15, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Productivity Podcast 2.0

    Send us a text 🚨 Podcast Reboot Alert! The ReThink Productivity Podcast is Back—and Smarter Than Ever! 🚀 We're thrilled to announce the official reboot of the ReThink Productivity Podcast with a brand-new format and a commitment to delivering high-impact, actionable insights twice a month Our new focus is simple: Less Noise, More Intelligence We’ll now be releasing two essential episodes per month—a mix of deep-dive interviews and actionable, data-driven insights—perfect for busy leaders who need to stay ahead of the curve The Relaunch Lineup (Your First Two Episodes): 🎙️ Episode 1. The Productivity Pulse (Early Month) Data-Driven Action: Hear directly from our experts—Sue, Simon, & James—who share real-world trends, new data findings, and actionable productivity insights emerging from live projectsLearn from Real-World Wins: Get tactical advice and success stories from organisations that have achieved transformative productivity across the board💡Episode 2. Basket & Barometer (Late Month) Elevated Insights: In conversation with industry expert Diane Wehrle to move beyond surface-level metrics and tackle complex, data-driven metrics around customer shopping behaviourFor leaders in Operations, Strategy, and HR, this podcast provides the modern tools to build a smarter, more efficient, and ultimately more profitable business #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn

    2 min
  6. AI Value Track Podcast - Episode 3

    NOV 2

    AI Value Track Podcast - Episode 3

    Send us a text We weigh the real trade‑offs of building AI in‑house versus buying and configuring proven tools, and map a practical route from pilot to production without blowing the budget. Clear steps on data, governance, ethics, and IP help you create value you can measure. Build vs buy decisions tied to strategy and IP When generic problems justify off‑the‑shelf tools Niche bottlenecks and owning differentiated capability Real costs of talent, data architecture and compute Governance, scope control and reliability expectations Data quality, sourcing and security by design Measurable pilots, baselines and explainability EBITDA impact, inference costs and ROI discipline Ethics beyond bias, oversight and customer impact Partner contracts, IP protection and reuse limits Scaling blockers across finance, compliance, HR and IT Regulations to watch including EU AI Act and GDPR #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn

    28 min
  7. AI Made This Podcast - Notebook LM October 2025

    OCT 28

    AI Made This Podcast - Notebook LM October 2025

    Send us a text Notebook LM has had some significant updates over the last few weeks Have a listen to the latest iteration of a Notebook LM created podcast based on ReThink marketing materials #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn

    13 min
  8. AI Value Track Podcast - Episode 2

    OCT 26

    AI Value Track Podcast - Episode 2

    Send us a text We dig into practical AI that saves time: personal LLMs, embedded features already in your tools, and AI‑native agents that take action, not just give answers. We share proof points, pitfalls, and simple ways teams can adopt safely and quickly. Personal LLMs as thinking partners and draft acceleratorsEmbedded AI in email, slides, CRM, and meetingsAI‑native tools mapped to roles like SDR and legalAgents that act: scrape, configure, reset, and scheduleQuality, speed, and evidence versus laziness concernsTraining, culture, and best‑case sharing for adoptionGuardrails, verification, and human‑in‑the‑loop controlReal‑world cases in support, retail, facilities, and QSR #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn

    32 min
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Join Simon Hedaux, founder of ReThink Productivity, as he and a focused network of industry leaders and clients share a new playbook for organizational excellence This is the essential podcast for leaders looking to drive measurable, sustainable performance across corporate, operational, and customer-facing teams With our new 2.0 approach, we’ve shifted to a highly focused rhythm, delivering two essential episodes per month—giving you less noise and more strategic intelligence Inside Every Month, You’ll Discover: 1. The Productivity Pulse (Early Month) Data-Driven Action: Hear directly from our internal experts—Sue, Simon, and James—who share real-world trends, new data findings, and actionable productivity insights emerging from live projectsAlign & Engage Your Teams: Discover practical ways to connect head office goals with on-the-ground execution, ensuring everyone is pulling in the same directionLearn from Real-World Wins: Get tactical advice and success stories from organisations that have achieved transformative productivity across the board2. Basket & Barometer (Late Month) Elevated Insights: In conversation with industry expert Diane Wehrle to move beyond surface-level metrics and tackle complex, data-driven metrics around customer shopping behaviourFor leaders in Operations, Strategy, and HR, this podcast provides the modern tools to build a smarter, more efficient, and ultimately more profitable business Subscribe now and start truly rethinking your productivity

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  • Creator
    ReThink Productivity
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    304
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