Peer Check

Implementing change in an industry as complex as shipbuilding is extraordinarily difficult to accomplish. But sometimes change is necessary to keep up with technological innovations. The best way to get through it? With an open, collaborative mindset. In this conversation with Chad Mercer, Director of Delivery at Genoa Design International , you’ll hear: How industries are adapting to the demand for better, greener, and more efficient technology The driving factors for industry-wide changes How the Genoa Academy helps people transition from other engineering and manufacturing roles into shipbuilding How collaboration helps companies thrive during the digital transformation process   More information about Chad Mercer and today’ s topics: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-mercer-82341b6/ Company Website: https://genoadesign.com/ Peer Check Homepage: https://www.colabsoftware.com/podcast/peer-check   To hear this interview and more like it, subscribe to Peer Check! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website—or just search for Peer Check in your favourite podcast player.

All great engineering managers have one thing in common: they know how to build strong relationships. Those relationships become the key to unlocking career progression, building trust, and earning the authority to implement new methods. Hear our conversation with Leila Kheradpir, Program Manager at StarFish Medical, as she chats with host Adam Keating about: How building strong relationships is vital to succeeding as a leader The differences between a technical manager and a people manager Why true leaders need to be big-picture thinkers   Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Peer Check in your favourite podcast player.

The engineering world may have been slower than other industries to embrace cloud-based tools, but that gap is narrowing. More and more engineering teams are seeing the value of cloud-native solutions that integrate well with other tools. In this episode, we speak with David Heiny, CEO at SimScale, about recent trends in engineering software, the future of simulation tools, and the challenges of making change within engineering organizations. Join us as we discuss: Strategies to successfully bring cloud tools into your organization The future role of simulation across the product lifecycle The tricky balance of conserving value vs. driving innovation

Today’s workers want modern tech. The 21st century is well underway, and workplaces need to keep up if they want to attract (and retain) top talent. In this episode, we speak with Ivan Filipic, Director of Operations and Engineering Centre at Schneider Electric Field Service, about creating a culture of improvement in large engineering companies. After 24 years in the industry, he knows how to get things done. Join us as we discuss: Successfully implementing change in the engineering space Adopting digital tools and embracing the 21st century The challenge of proving ROI and getting buy-in

How do great engineers become great leaders? It takes more than a title change—it takes a mindset change. In this episode, we speak with Gregory Smyth, former Group Manager at Tesla turned Career Pivot Coach at Career Pivot Accelerator, about best practices for managing both your team and your supply chain. Join us as we discuss: Leading an engineering team effectively Managing your supplier relationships Making strategic supply chain decisions       Check out the book Greg mentioned: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

Engineering is changing. The same way that CAD and PLM transformed the industry during the 20th century, today's tech and software are opening up new ways for teams to work together. And the engineering leaders who fully embrace this change are the ones pulling ahead of the competition. In this introductory episode we speak with Adam Keating, Co-Founder & CEO at CoLab, about what we can expect from the podcast as a whole and actionable steps for the audience to take right now. Join us as we discuss: - Biggest challenges the industry is facing today - Who the podcast is for & what they can expect - How people in the industry can start taking action You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Peer Check on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Peer Check in your favorite podcast player.