‘The importance of having high standards in management'

I am over the moon to bring you this episode of the Manufacturing Leaders Podcast, with Patrick Cowan of Birtley Group.

It was a privilege to hear Patrick’s story of being thrust into the management world at such a young age. You will take away real tips and strategies in this episode on exactly how to build efficient teams and manage staff.

I learnt so much from Patrick from this episode; there is so much value here. This is exactly why I started up this podcast in the first place!

We Discuss:

• Introductions -
• What does it mean to you to be a leader?
• The early years
• The education route into the industry
• Managing a large experienced team at 24 years old
• Standards – ‘Don’t turn a blind eye to things that aren’t acceptable 
• Management styles – Has it changed over the years?
• Early inspirations – Son of a miner!
• Management inspirations
• Key Steps for the first 12 weeks in a role
• Using your notice period effectively
• Can you change a culture?
• The most challenging aspect of management
• Managing your own mindset
• How manufacturing has changed over the years
• Is the UK Behind the rest of the world in Manufacturing?
• Succession planning in manufacturing
• Quickfire questions