Lean, Design & Manufacturing Specialist
A few months ago I wrote about AI becoming one of the most valuable tools in my engineering toolkit. Since then, things have escalated slightly. I've used AI almost every working day across engineering management, SOLIDWORKS, PDM, project planning, machinery safety, manufacturing information, documentation, troubleshooting and process improvement. Some of it has worked brilliantly. Some... Continue Reading →
You hit every milestone, satisfied every specification, and wrapped up execution right on the agreed completion date. The delivery team has a celebratory pint, packs up their kits, and signs off. Job done, right? Six weeks later, the operations team is drowning. The new software sits unused, the physical jigs are bypassed with manual workarounds,... Continue Reading →
There is a dangerous ego trip inside project management: the addiction to heroism. Everyone loves the project manager who steps into a burning crisis at the eleventh hour, pulls an all-nighter, reroutes resources, and miraculously gets the deliverable over the line. They get the praise, the executive call-out, and the pat on the back. Let’s... Continue Reading →
Let’s be honest: half of the project dashboards floating around British boardrooms are pure corporate wallpaper. Every Friday afternoon, project managers spend hours aggregating metrics, tinting spreadsheet cells amber, and fine-tuning PowerPoint decks just to keep stakeholders from panicking. It feels like governance. It feels like control. In reality, it is unadulterated operational waste. Dumping... Continue Reading →
You see AI everywhere today. It is no longer a tool for the future. It is the engine of the present. By early 2026, roughly one in six people worldwide use generative AI tools to work and solve problems. You need to understand how this shift affects your bottom line and your team. Recent data... Continue Reading →
Ever feel like if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself? As leaders and innovators, especially in a fast-paced environment like Chadderton, the temptation to micromanage can be overwhelming. We’ve all been there – drowning in tasks, convinced we’re the only ones who can truly deliver. But what if that instinct... Continue Reading →
If you feel like half your week is spent in pointless meetings, you're not alone. The average employee spends an estimated 16 hours a month in unproductive meetings. That’s two full workdays lost to vague agendas and unclear outcomes. This is a form of waste, and in a creative or technical environment, it’s a design... Continue Reading →
Hi there everyone, I've had a tough couple of weeks, preparing for a couple of training sessions and a technical demonstration, trying to think of ways to increase customer engagement and having severe impostor syndrome. If you don't know what impostor syndrome is its when you are in a position but you think that they... Continue Reading →
Watching "normal" people train for a charity boxing event gives you great insight into what it takes to succeed. Budding pugilists to professional trainers, the team works. Stealth UK Boxing Promotions raises money for Help for Heroes by arranging charity boxing events. Competitors complete a rigorous 8 week training plan and then face the ultimate... Continue Reading →
"I always focused on the money, I didn't start thinking about who I wanted to work for/with, until I worked at a business with multiple leaders and a true team based ethos." - Me I spent some time with a good friend and former colleague this weekend, while delivering wedding invites. Every aspect of the... Continue Reading →
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