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Flow by Design

Life in Flow Motion

‘Flow by Design is the podcast for leaders navigating the realities of complex, high-stakes delivery.

This series goes beyond high-level strategy to explore the architecture of organisational flow. In each episode, we sit down with industry insiders, executive leaders, and domain experts across complex industries to unpack what it really takes to move value, decisions, and knowledge without friction.

From navigating early-stage innovation to managing multi-tiered supply chains and aligning cross-functional teams, we dive deep into the lived experiences of those building and leading from the inside. We explore the systemic challenges holding complex industries back and, crucially, the practical frameworks, cadences, and leadership behaviours used to solve them.

In high-stakes environments, flow doesn’t happen by accidentally, it happens intentionally by design.

Clean Horizons: Insights from Start-ups Pioneering a Sustainable Future

In the ninth episode of this series, we speak with James Smith, currently Research Funding and Development Manager at Coventry University. In this podcast, James shares valuable insights from his experiences and discusses the synergies between academia, entrepreneurship, and the quest for a cleaner…

Intelligent Inspection: Insights from Metrology and the Qualification of Complex Parts

In the eighth episode of this series, we speak to Ben Anderson, founder of AddQual, a company specialising in advanced measurement, inspection and part qualification services.

Navigating Uncertainty: Insights from Agile Research

In the seventh episode of this series, we speak with David Baxter, an associate professor of innovation at the University of Southampton. David's research focuses on innovation processes, answering the question, "How do firms innovate successfully?"

Engines and Dragons: Insights from Product Development in Defence

In the sixth episode of this series, we speak with Pauli Markkanen, who is the Programme Executive for the Orpheus programme at Rolls-Royce. The new Orpheus engine has broken boundaries at every stage of development, design, and build, and it is a shining example of how to deliver at pace with an…

Fluid Change: Insights from Hydraulics

In the fifth episode of this series, we speak with Simon Jones. Simon has worked at the forefront of advanced manufacture and technology for over a decade. He is currently the CTO at Domin, market leader in digital motion products, and is passionate about combining the latest technologies with…

Architecting Ecosystems: Insights from Aviation

In the fourth episode of the series we speak with Gary Cutts, Future Flight Challenge Director at UK Research & Innovation, about the huge transformation currently underway in the Aviation sector.

Superfluous Survival: Insights from Automotive

In the third episode of this series, we speak to Jose Garcia-Urruchi, Head of Digital Engineering Capability at Jaguar Land Rover on recent disruptive changes to product design within the automotive industry and how transformation of working practices is essential to maintaining their…

Changing Lanes: Insights from Aerospace & Defence

In the second episode of this series, we speak to Lawton Green, the Strategic Client Partner for Aerospace & Defence at Quest Global on the evolution of engineering skills in the Aerospace & Defence sector.

Constructive Laziness: Insights from Data Ecosystems

In this launch episode we talk with Mark Wharton, co-founder and inventor of Iotics, to discuss the opportunities and challenges in creating data ecosystems and the value in collaborating now to realise future benefits.

S2 EP6: Inclusive Capitalism

We talk with Teresa Payne in episode 6 of season 2 about the role that businesses can play in creating a progressive and inclusive economy that benefits local communities.

S2 EP5: Murmuration

We talk with Sarah Walker-Smith in episode 5 of season 2 about murmurations of starlings and the parallels with organisations that demonstrate agility. Sarah is the CEO of Ampa. She is the first female, non-lawyer CEO in the legal top 60 and was named the UK’s most influential legal CEO on social…

S2 EP4: Inclusion without Exclusion

In this episode we chat with Susan Popoola about the topic of inclusion, the imperative for increasing it across a wide range of contexts and how it might be achieved without inadvertently excluding others.

S2 EP7: What are you for and why should I care?

In this episode we catch up for a second time with Peter Hill and this time we have a fascinating discussion around purpose.

S2 EP2: Strategic Planning On Trial: Is experimentation the remedy?

We talk with Dimitar Karaivanov about what he has learnt about strategic planning and execution in an uncertain world, drawing from his experiences as CEO of Kanbanize as the business has grown and developed.

S2 EP1: Fragile Strength

We talk with Annabel Berry in the first episode of season 2 about her experiences of leading through a global pandemic. Annabel is an influential leader in the Information Security sector through her role as Chief Executive of Sapphire and is also a Non-Executive Director and award nominated…

S2 EP3: When Two Tribes Go To War

In this episode we talk to Pete Colby, founder of Pragmatism UK Ltd. Pete is a mediation specialist and his organisation help guide individuals, teams and organisations to resolve disputes.

People Powered Performance

In this episode we talk to Chris Barkey about creating alignment and engaging teams in large organisations, the importance of trust and the futility of micro management.

Data Driven Product Development

In this episode we talk with Graham Hopkins and Apurva Sinha about their experiences in Product Development and the critical role that data plays in the delivery of excellent products and programmes. They explain the importance of enabling collaboration and trust across the whole value chain and how…

The Future of Work

In today’s episode listen to Luke Logan share his perspectives on the future of work. He talks about how COVID has impacted this and accelerated certain ways of working. We also explore with Luke some perspectives on leadership vulnerability and how this can contribute to creating a more inclusive…

Leading with questions

In this episode we talk to Mike Denison about his passion for leading with questions, why he believes so passionately in this approach and he shares some great stories and practical steps we can all take to continue to improve as leaders.

The DNA of a Lean Leader

In today’s episode we talk to Paul Healing about the DNA of a Lean Leader. As always Paul is very open with us and shares his experience as well as reflecting on his own learning. He has a great way of combining storytelling and structure to bring clarity to any subject and this comes across in…

Mugging our Inner People Pleaser

In this episode we talk with Krysia Hudek and Pete Ashby about how we often feel compelled to be people pleasers to build relationships. We explore some of the reasons that might be driving us to act in this way and the missed opportunity if we are unable to tame our people pleaser. Krysia and Pete…

Embracing your red conditions

In this episode we talk with CEO of Project7 Consultancy Gareth Lewis about using visual performance management to engage organisations in identifying problems earlier and motivating them to take action to deliver results and accelerate learning.

What makes a great team?

In this episode we talk with Ryan Ramsey about his experiences of working in and leading teams. We explore what makes teams great and the actions that we can take as leaders to cultivate a working environment that might allow our teams to flourish.

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