Operate Intelligently Podcast

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Dude Solutions is proud to bring you the Operate Intelligently Podcast. Join Host Brian McDonald and various guests every other week to get educated and inspired about operations management.

Episodes

  • 020 - Finding Energy to Save Energy

    10/03/2015 Duration: 15min

    It’s time for your weekly dose of DudeCast Tuesday…In honor of our annual conference this weekend, we are focusing on one more session highlight… Bob tackles the beast of Energy management this week. Often times we have multiple people trying to sell us on the greatest energy savings idea that will solve “ALL” of our energy issues. Soon we become so overwhelmed we don’t even know where to start. Let’s take a look at how to get started with energy savings by looking at the easy things first, then by telling and selling your story so you can move on to the bigger cost saving ideas. If you are coming to the conference, you don’t want to miss this class! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  • 019 - Recovering Dollars After Disaster

    03/03/2015 Duration: 13min

    Happy Dudecast Tuesday!With our annual conference, FacilityDude University, just around the corner Bob wanted to share a short highlight of one of the classes he will be teaching! With all of the crazy weather we have been experiencing around the country, we thought this topic seemed fitting. What happens if a disaster strikes in your area? At your facility? What’s your plan for before, during, and after an emergency? Does your staff know what to do if you have to execute the plan? If a disaster strikes, a thorough, practiced plan is critical to minimizing damage, ensuring the safety of your employees, and speeding the recovery process. Are you vigilant in your preparedness, or is the plan something that just sits on the shelf? If you’ve ever wondered if you are doing all you should to prepare for a disaster, you won’t want to miss this class highlight! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  • 018 - Keep Calm and Plan Ahead

    24/02/2015 Duration: 16min

    The first five days after the weekend are always the hardest, but Dudecast Tuesdays are here to help get you through!This week Mary Beth Ormiston joined us in the podcast studio to talk about some of the ways Facility Managers have to plan ahead for their year. Have you budgeted for your inventory needs? Do you have seasonal staff? Are your contracts up to date and scheduled out for your upcoming projects? All of these things not only need to be done, but need to be thought about ahead of time so that you can save money in the long run. In the words of Thomas Edison, “Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning.” Take a few minutes to listen and plan for the road ahead… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  • 017- What is the Assessment of your Facility? Part Two

    17/02/2015 Duration: 22min

    It’s hard to believe 7 days have gone by, but we have looped back around to Dudecast Tuesday!Last week we spoke with Matt Munter from EMG about the ins and outs of a Facility Condition Assessment and what it can do for your organization. This week, Matt is back in the studio with Bob and Tony to close out this discussion by walking you through how to go about this process.  How long does it take? Who should be involved? What are they looking for? These are just a few of the questions the guys take on in the second episode of this two part series. If you have been thinking about tackling one of these at your facility and would like to know what to expect, make sure you tune in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  • 016 - What is the Assessment of your Facility? Part One

    10/02/2015 Duration: 18min

    Welcome back for another DudeCast Tuesday! What is a Facility Condition Assessment and how is it a tool for facility managers? Why would you need to conduct one and what are the end results used for? This week Bob and Tony are joined by Matthew Munter from EMG Services to discuss an overview of the basic scope of work, the life cycle of an asset and an introduction to the concept of facility condition index as an indicator of priority. Don’t forget to tune in to part one of this two week series and learn the ins and outs of this process and what it can do for your facility! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  • One Bite at a Time...

    03/02/2015 Duration: 17min

    You made it through Monday, so you know what that means…It’s DudeCast Tuesday! Join Bob “Papa Dude” Bittner and Tony Butler as they discuss preventive maintenance and try to answer the age old question of ‘How do you eat the elephant that is your PM program?’. The answer is simply one bite at a time, but Bob and Tony will walk you through what those beginning steps might look like and how to only break off those small pieces that will make it a manageable process. Have you prioritized your work? Do you track Life Safety? Do you know what equipment you are working with? Are you tracking your progress? And those are just a few of the questions you can ask yourself to get the ball rolling. Take a few minutes this week to listen and learn how to stop reacting and start preventing! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  • You can't afford NOT to do PM!

    27/01/2015 Duration: 17min

    Tony and Bob are back this week to talk about all the reasons NOT to do PM and why you still need to do it! We all know that planned maintenance is important, but finding the time and manpower to plan out and start a new program is always challenging. Bob takes a few minutes to lay out some of the cost of a PM program and what the negotiations for that cost might look like. The guys also spend time focusing on “no-cost” ways you can jumpstart your program, as well. You can’t afford NOT to tune into this episode! **Notes from Tony: ROI on PM program is 545% statistic from "Determining the Economic Value of Preventive Maintenance" by Wei Lin Koo and Tracy Van Hoy ** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  • 013 - Is it Worth the Risk?

    20/01/2015 Duration: 20min

    This week Bob chats with Mary Beth Ormiston, our in house expert in the field of Risk Management. An organization can have all of the right tools and have a great understanding of risk, but without total “buy-in” that supports a risk management program all the “bells and whistles” many times are ineffective.  This episode will discuss culture: what it is, how you evaluate your culture from all levels of the organization and how you continually grow the culture. Using her years of experience on the topic, Mary Beth will provide the insight and tools on how you can develop a positive risk culture in your organization, so take a few minutes to listen and figure out where to start! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  • 012 - FacilityDude University: Why You Should Attend

    12/01/2015 Duration: 14min

     Join us this week in a brand new podcast as we discuss the ins and outs of our annual conference and why you should attend! FacilityDude University brings facilities, energy and operations professionals from all over the country together to share industry best practices, connect with peers and get hands-on training. You will gain insight into new techniques, products and technology that will help you make a positive difference in your organization and simplify your professional life. You don’t want to miss this podcast and more importantly, you don’t want to miss this conference!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  • 011 - Abundant Energy Data: What’s Next?

    29/12/2014 Duration: 16min

    Bob and Tony are back for one last podcast in 2014! Last time they shared about how to read your energy bills and all of the basics of how to get started with your energy management. So, for this episode, they thought it was important to talk about what to do next. How do you take the data you have collected and make smart cost saving decisions? How do you share your energy savings with your staff to make sure you are rewarding and recognizing energy saving habits? How do you set goals based on the raw energy data you already have? Have you thought about performance contracts?  Join us for this eleventh episode where Papa Dude and Tony will take on these questions and much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  • 010 - Energy Management 101

    15/12/2014 Duration: 18min

    Bob and Tony tackle the basics of Energy Management in the tenth episode of the FacilityDude Podcast. Knowing where to start, what to track, how to read your bill, and everything in between is the topic of discussion this week. Do you know what you are looking for on your bill and how to start making an impact on your energy usage and costs? The guys share some industry examples they have come across over the years of people doing just that by simply knowing what to look for and how to get started.  Don’t miss this opportunity to get a jumpstart on your energy savings for the upcoming year with some of these basic tips and tricks! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  • 009 - It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

    08/12/2014 Duration: 14min

    Tony Butler and Bob “Papa Dude” Bittner are back to help you prepare your facility for the holidays. With all of the lists that you have to make and check off during this season, you don’t want to miss the most important one…your facility preparation checklist! Bob will help you make your list and check it twice to ensure nothing gets left off or forgotten while you are away from the building. Are all the space heaters unplugged? Are you saving energy by shutting down the parts of the building you are not using? Have you followed safety protocols for decorating? Whether your facility is completely shutting down or just running on a reduced staff, here are some tips and tricks to make it a safe and happy holiday season! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  • 008 - Benchmarking Your KPIs, Part Two

    01/12/2014 Duration: 18min

    Join Bob and Tony for the second half of the discussion about Key Performance Indicators and what you should be tracking to be able to benchmark these later down the line! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  • 007 - Benchmarking your KPIs, Part One

    25/11/2014 Duration: 16min

    Bob and Tony are back to talk about Key Performance Indicators or KPIs. Knowing what work to track and how that work stands up to industry standards and your peers will go a long way in your ability to show your success and productivity at your facility.Don't miss the first of this two part series just in time to start planning for 2015! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  • 006 - Five Thoughts About Winter Planned Maintenance

    17/11/2014 Duration: 10min

    Bob “Papa Dude” Bitner and Tony Butler share some turkey talk about winter planned maintenance. They take a look at five areas you should be thinking about this winter when it comes to preparing your facility for this winter season.1. Employee Training – This can include a review of OSHA regulations, safety procedures and equipment operation.2. Take Inventory – Make sure you have enough snow removal equipment and that it’s working properly. Also check to see if you have enough salt and ice melt.3. Inspect for Potential Problem Area – Look for potential issues with pipes that are exposed and sprinkler systems. Also do a full building inspection. Check the air dampers as well as the roof.4. Planning and Prioritization – When there is a winter weather emergency be prepared with proper scheduling, plan for who does what and what needs to be done when.5. Review Communications Plans – Make sure employees know where to look for winter weather policies and notifications. Make sure they review these plans to understan

  • 005 - Five Utility Management Best Practices

    10/11/2014 Duration: 18min

    We’re getting into the colder seasons. This change in season means higher gas bills, higher electric bills and more consumption by our facilities to create comfortable environments. Bob “Papa Dude” Bitner and Tony Butler discuss some best practices to help you prepare for the fall and winter seasons.It’s important that you understand how to manage your utilities. You can’t manage what you don’t know. Take a look at and understand your utility bills. Work with your accounts payable staff to review the utility bills. While they look at the dollars that are spent on utilities, help them understand how you look at utility usage. For example, explain how kBTU usage per square foot is used to normalize energy usage across different buildings.Papa Dude also points out how benchmarking facility’s utility usage against other buildings with similar profiles. This can help to identify if you have an issue that needs to be resolved. You can also refer to EnergyStar.gov to help you with benchmarking.Utility Management Bes

  • 004 - Getting Buy-in Part 2

    03/11/2014 Duration: 18min

    Bob “Papa Dude” Bitner and Tony Butler share three ways you can work with your staff to get buy-in and accomplish the work that needs to be done.Papa Dude takes a moment to reflect on his career and puts into perspective how his work helped contributed to some pretty major accomplishments in human history. These include being part of the teams that set the deepest dive record, kept the smallest baby born alive and developed a major migraine drug. This all going into understand how your team is part of the bigger picture and helping them understand that.Here are the three points that Papa Dude and Tony make1. Understand the value of the mission – Do this by creating and maintaining and environment for success2. Empower and enable your staff - Remove roadblocks, become their trusted advisor and contribute to change instead of resisting it.3. Draw on their strengths - find their passion and incorporate that into their work Please be sure to leave a review of this podcast and help other facility professionals fin

  • 003 - Getting Buy-In, Part 1

    27/10/2014 Duration: 18min

    Papa Dude and Tony sit down to discuss how to get buy-in as a facility manager. In part one, Papa Dude and Tony describe three points to consider when working to get buy-in.1. Develop a common language. A lot of times, your C-suite doesn't speak your language and visa versa. Generally, this is because of a lack of understanding of responsibilities and goals.2. Lay out requirements in a needs format. Develop a Service Level Agreement with management so that expectations are clear. Help them understand what happens when requirements like fire, life and safety inspections are neglected because of your team being taken off task.3. Create a mutual understanding. Become a trusted advisor. You're the expert on the ground. If you develop a trusting relationship with the C-suite you are more likely to achieve more of your goals.Next week, Papa Dude and Tony will discuss how to get buy-in from your team. So stay subsribed for part 2!Please be sure to leave a review of this podcast and help other facility professionals

  • 002 - Accidents Don't Happen

    20/10/2014 Duration: 18min

    Thank you for listening to episode 002 of the FacilityDude Podcast, hosted by Bob "Papa Dude" Bitner and Tony Butler!In this episode Papa Dude and Tony discuss how accidents don't happen and why they are predictable. They stress three reason why this is the case. The first is that frequently there's an issue with understanding OSHA requirements. Second, facility operations staff must have the proper tools to do their job. Third, involves the proper training of staff. All lead to helping understand why something has happened by analyzing the aftermath of the accident and answering the time old question of, "Why did it happen?"Please be sure to leave a review of this podcast and help other facility professionals find this free resource. Please visit our blog at http://www.facilitydude.com/blog for the latest insights on facility operations and management See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  • 001 - The Evolution of Facility Management

    03/10/2014 Duration: 19min

    Welcome to the first episode of the FacilityDude Podcast, hosted by Bob "Papa Dude" Bitner and Tony Butler! In this first episode Papa Dude and Tony take a historical look at where facility operations management has come from to where it is today. Discover it's beginnings in America from the boiler room to how FEMA and OSHA have influenced the profession today.Please be sure to leave a review of this podcast and help other facility professionals find this free resource. Please visit our blog at http://www.facilitydude.com/blog for the latest insights on facility operations and management See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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