

Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
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The “Asset Champion Podcast” offers candid conversations with some of the industry’s most successful asset management leaders. In each 20-minute episode, host Mike Petrusky talks with guests about emerging trends in asset management for fleet, construction, manufacturing, and facilities. You'll discover best practices that will help you streamline your preventive maintenance, work orders, inventory, inspections, and more. You'll also get to know each guest on a more personal level and hear their unique perspectives on today’s major shift toward data-enabled operations. Subscribe now to stay informed and get inspired to be an “asset champion”!
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Dec 10, 2021 • 22min
Ep. 69: People, Facilities and a Holistic View of Asset Management with Jeremy Macdonald, SFP, MCR, LEED-AP of ISS Facility Services
Jeremy Macdonald, SFP, MCR, LEED-AP is Head of Business Transformation at ISS Facility Services - North America where he is passionate about helping companies engage their employees, improve their brand, and increase their profits sustainably. Mike Petrusky asks Jeremy to share his views on how buildings can use less energy and source it in better ways and how we can help employees to feel happy and be productive by investing in clean, healthy workplaces and educating them on our efforts. Mike and Jeremy explore technologies that will enhance the future of asset management and offer inspiration to help you become an Asset Champion in your organization! Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremydmacdonald/ Learn more about ISS: https://www.us.issworld.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Dec 3, 2021 • 18min
Ep. 68: Fire Protection and Life Safety Engineering in Asset Management with Kelly Kidwell, PE of the Smithsonian Institution
Kelly Kidwell, PE is a Fire Protection Engineer at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC where she applies her years of experience in design to support life and safety for the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Kelly to share how she works with members of the design team, project managers, and clients to determine the appropriate level of fire protection for buildings and structures according to the relevant codes and present hazards. Mike and Kelly offer some inspiration and practical advice to help you become an Asset Champion in your organization! Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellymkidwell/ Learn more about the Smithsonian’s Office of Safety, Health and Environmental Management: https://www.sifacilities.si.edu/oshem Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Nov 26, 2021 • 20min
ENCORE Terrence O'Hanlon - Part 2 (AC Ep. 38)
In Part 2 of their conversation, Mike Petrusky asks Terrence O'Hanlon about his work developing the Uptime Elements Reliability Framework and Asset Management System as a Cultural Change Management Methodology, which has been used by thousands of organizations. They also talk about his book “10 Rights of Asset Management”, co-authored by Episode 26 guest Ramesh Gulati, which is now a popular industry standard for Asset Lifecycle Management. Connect with Terrence on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reliabilityweb/ Learn more about ReliabilityWeb: https://reliabilityweb.com/ Find out more about the Uptime Elements™ framework: https://reliabilityweb.com/tips/article/why-use-the-uptime-elements-framework-for-reliability-culture-awareness Order “10 Rights of Asset Management”: https://reliabilityweb.com/bookstore/book/10-rights-of-asset-management-hardcover Discover more books and other resources: https://reliabilityweb.com/bookstore Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Nov 26, 2021 • 20min
ENCORE Terrence O'Hanlon - Part 1 (AC Ep. 37)
Terrence O'Hanlon is a successful business leader with deep knowledge and experience in reliability and asset management including digital twins, IoT and digitalization. His work developing Uptime Elements Reliability Framework and Asset Management System as a Cultural Change Management Methodology has been used by thousands of organizations and he is co-author of “10 Rights of Asset Management”, a popular industry standard for Asset Lifecycle Management. Mike Petrusky asks Terrence about the origins of his passion for reliability and they explore the importance of language and the need to clearly define industry terms. In part one of their discussion, Mike and Terry exchange inspirational quotes, discuss music and share updates about the future of asset management and reliability conferences in 2021. Connect with Terrence on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reliabilityweb/ Learn more about ReliabilityWeb: https://reliabilityweb.com/ Discover books and other resources: https://reliabilityweb.com/bookstore Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Nov 19, 2021 • 40min
Ep. 67: Root Cause Analysis - Your New Superpower with Bob Latino of Prelical Solutions, LLC
Robert (Bob) Latino is Principal at Prelical Solutions, LLC where he is passionate about helping companies learn how to reveal Root Causes of complex incidents so they can save millions of dollars over time. In November 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Root Cause Analysis: Your New Superpower” where Bob shared how to approach setting up an RCA program and how to avoid the “archenemies” of RCA systems. Mike asked Bob about this “RCA superpower” and they discussed where the “bad guys” come from and how you can recognize them. Bob offered specific steps you can take to defeat them so you can be an Asset Champion in your organization! Connect with Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boblatino/ Learn more about Prelical Solutions, LLC: https://prelical.com/ Watch the full video of Bob & Mike: https://managerplus.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-root-cause-analysis-your-new-superpower Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Nov 12, 2021 • 20min
ENCORE Ramesh Gulati (AC Ep. 26)
Ramesh Gulati, PE, CMRP, CMRT, CRL, CRE, CAMA is an Asset Management & Reliability Specialist at JACOBS, Asset Management Group in Tullahoma, TN where he is a world-renowned leader in the maintenance, reliability and asset management field and the author of more than four books, including the award-winning “Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices”, now in its third edition. Mike Petrusky asks Ramesh about his perspectives on the world of asset management and they discuss industry trends and inspirational stories for reliability leaders. Ramesh is also known as a “Reliability Sherpa” in the industry, so Mike seeks guidance on his journey to “climb the mountain” of learning all there is to know about asset management! Connect with Ramesh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramesh-gulati-90739a20/ Get Ramesh's book “Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices”: https://www.amazon.com/Maintenance-Reliability-Practices-Ramesh-Gulati/dp/0831136472/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Get the book “10 Rights of Asset Management”: https://reliabilityweb.com/bookstore/book/10-rights-of-asset-management-hardcover Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Nov 5, 2021 • 20min
Ep. 66: IoT Sensors and EAM Solutions for Asset Management Challenges in 2022 with Brandon Gunn of the iOFFICE + SpaceIQ Asset Division
Brandon Gunn is Director of Solution Engineering at ManagerPlus, an iOFFICE + SpaceIQ Company where he is passionate about helping customers find the right EAM or CMMS solution for their asset management needs. Mike Petrusky asks Brandon about the industry trends and challenges that they have been hearing about in the marketplace at recent conferences and they explore the opportunities they have as solutions providers. IoT sensors allow facility management and asset leaders to capture the data needed to make informed business decisions and Brandon explains how to make the most of these technology tools. Mike and Brandon offer some inspiration and a few laughs along the way as they encourage you to be an Asset Champion in your organization! Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-gunn-2a46ab1a/ Learn more about ManagerPlus by iOFFICE + SpaceIQ: https://managerplus.iofficecorp.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Oct 29, 2021 • 21min
ENCORE Bob Latino (AC Ep. 34)
Robert (Bob) Latino is an internationally recognized author, trainer, software developer, lecturer and practitioner of best practices in the field of Reliability Engineering and specifically in Root Cause Analysis & Investigation Management. Mike Petrusky asks Bob about his experience, philosophy and approach to the asset management world and he discovers many new areas not yet explored on this podcast! Connect with Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boblatino/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Oct 22, 2021 • 23min
Ep. 65: Building Relationships, Growing Your Career and Influencing the Asset Management World with Podcast Host Scott MacKenzie of Industrial Talk
Scott MacKenzie, MBA [L.I.O.N] is Podcast Host of Industrial Talk where he shares his passion to optimize opportunity for industrial growth by providing entertaining content which maximizes attention for greater influence in the industrial space. Mike Petrusky asks Scott how he brings to life industrial presentations that will open new doors, grab the attention of leaders in industry and elevate the human side of your business into the stratosphere. Mike and Scott explore the trends and challenges in the world of asset management, maintenance and reliability while offering inspirational stories and insights that will help you become an Asset Champion in your organization! Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-mackenzie-mba/ Learn more about Industrial Talk: https://industrialtalk.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Oct 15, 2021 • 28min
Ep. 64: Improving Uptime with Reliability Centered Maintenance with Nancy Regan of RCMTrainingOnline.com
Nancy Regan is an Author, Trainer, Facilitator and Founder of RCMTrainingOnline.com where she is passionate about what she calls “the most majestic asset management processes on the planet”. In September 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Improving Uptime with Reliability Centered Maintenance” where Nancy explored the processes around Reliability Centered Maintenance, why simplicity is an essential building block to learning and offered tips on avoiding “shiny object syndrome”. Listen as Mike and Nancy inspire you to be an Asset Champion in your organization! Connect with Nancy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyreganrcm/ Learn more about RCM Training Online: https://rcmtrainingonline.com/ Watch the full video of Nancy & Mike: https://managerplus.iofficecorp.com/webinar/improving-uptime-with-reliability-centered-maintenance Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com