Operate Intelligently Podcast

Josh is joined by Mary Beth Ormiston, operations and risk management expert, to discuss the current landscape with COVID in operations and tactics for staying positive during COVID fatigue. Show Notes: Contact Mary Beth at Mbormiston@gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Paul Lachance tackle an interesting topic: profit killers in maintenance. Learn more about what profit killers you could be avoiding today. Show Notes: Blog: 4 Methodologies to Help You Avoid Profit Killers  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh is joined by Ashay Prabhu, VP of Strategic Asset Management at Dude Solutions and co-founder of Assetic, to talk about strategic asset management and moving to long-term planning for budgeting for assets and infrastructure. Show Notes: Strategic Asset Management Sheet Rancho California Water District Client Success Story What is Strategic Asset Management & Why Should I Care Video  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh is joined by three product experts at Dude Solutions: Kyle Adamo, Braden Witt and Sarmad Sarsam to share more around the processes for innovating on software products and how we use client feedback along the way.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A few months ago, Josh sat down with Leslie Douglas, Sr Sales Manager at Dude Solutions, to dive into how you can shape your work identity and connect your purpose and passions to the work you do. Find out how you can focus on permission, purpose and plan to build your work identity. SHOW NOTES:Follow Leslie on LinkedIn or Instagram  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh is joined by Seth Robertson, Director of Funding & Asset Management for WithersRavenel, to discuss improving infrastructure in our cities and best practices for asset management. SHOW NOTES: WithersRavenel  NC Local Government Commission  Reach out to Seth: srobertson@withersravenel.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Ashylnd Johnson, Client Success Manager at Dude Solutions, talk about how we’re taking steps as a company to be more proactive about supporting racial equality. They discuss the seven actions Dude Solutions is taking, as well as how our Hues of Dude resource group is helping. SHOW NOTES: Black Lives Matter: How Dude Solutions is Taking Action blog Blacks in Technology Reach out to Ashlynd: ashlynd.johnson@dudesolutions.com   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh talks through earthquake recovery procedures in Alaska with Shannon Rasic, Business Development Manager at Anchorage Public Schools, after their 7.1 magnitude earthquake in late 2018. They discuss how their work order system helped with clean up procedures, as well as best practices for emergency preparedness. SHOW NOTES: Register for our webinar on stimulus funding  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh talks with Erica Walker, Director of Environmental Policy & Programs at 120Water, about managing water quality and testing. They discuss the risks of facilities not being used during COVID-19 with disinfection and corrosion and ways to help with flushing, metals testing and building your water management plan. SHOW NOTES: 120Water Register for our webinar on stimulus funding  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, Josh is joined by Paul Timm, Vice President of Facility Engineering Associates, to discuss facility safety best practices, how to protect your security staff, how to reopen buildings securely, as well as visitor management tips. SHOW NOTES: Paul’s School Security book Contact Paul: paul.timm@feapc.com Coronavirus Resources  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh welcomes a very special guest, our first Dude Solutions Excellence Award winner: Curtis Orndorff, Manager of Building Maintenance at Frederick County Public Schools. This award recognizes a client for demonstration of operations excellence, innovation in the industry and important core values such as service, collaboration, integrity and ingenuity. Curtis was selected from 31 nominees by a committee of Dudes from across the company as well as members of our Client Advisory Board.  They talk about Curtis’ history with The Dude since 2012, his school district, work and more. SHOW NOTES: Frederick County Public Schools Their Client Success Story  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh spent Earth Day interviewing Tony James, Director of Facilities at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, to talk about what it’s like operating a zoo during a pandemic. He shares tips for keeping staff roles flexible, promoting open communication and more. SHOW NOTES: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden website Cincinnati Zoo YouTube channel Coronavirus Resources  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh speaks with Paul Anastasi, Interim Director of Facilities for Northbridge Public Schools in Massachusetts, about organizing after-hours events systems with the time you may have during COVID-19. They also talk through tips for saving energy and money when not hosting events. SHOW NOTES: Coronavirus Resources Event Management Resources  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh is joined by Chris Phillips, Development Services Director for the City of Mount Vernon, WA, to talk about how they’ve been using technology to streamline their planning and permitting processes, inspections and overall communications before and during COVID-19. SHOW NOTES: Coronavirus Resources Flawless Execution Book  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh talks with Keith Watkins, Assistant Director of Facilities for City School District of New Rochelle in NY, about COVID-19 protocols when it comes to products and equipment they use to clean, putting their plans into practice and general tips for facilities departments. SHOW NOTES: Coronavirus Resources New York State Schools Facilities Association National School Plant Management Association Reach out to Keith: kwatkins@nredlearn.org  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh does his first social distancing podcast with Ken Wertz, Executive Director of MFAA (Massachusetts Facilities Administrators Association), and Dr. John Marcus, Superintendent of Stoughton Public Schools. They talk about cleaning and communication best practices, meals for students, and other protocols around the COVID-19 pandemic. SHOW NOTES: Coronavirus Resources Massfacilities.com Stoughton Public Schools  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh chats with Greg Lookabaugh with The King’s Cleaning about cleaning tips and best practices for epidemics and pandemics like the COVID-19 virus and the critical part custodial services plays. SHOW NOTES: 3 Steps to Prepare for Coronavirus blog  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh catches up with Eric Foellmer, Director of Marketing for XL Fleet, about vehicle electrification that’s helping fleets have better energy efficiency and sustainability. Learn about this innovative technology for creating hybrid vehicles. SHOW NOTES: XL Fleet website or reach out via info@xlfleet.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hear from Josh and Taylor Furst, Implementation Specialist, about what insights you can draw from our recent Senior Living Operations Report – from market trends to planning ahead and more on overcoming operational challenges. SHOW NOTES: 2019 Senior Living Operations Report How Technology Is a Force of Change in Senior Living blog by Taylor Learnings from the report webinar recording Staffing & the facilities team blog  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome Josh Peach as our new podcast host and hear from a returning podcast guest, Paul Lachance, to talk about just how technology has changed and how your team can keep up to speed on all things operations technology. SHOW NOTES: Navigating the Changing Workforce Guide Working Across Generations podcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.