ReThink Productivity Podcast

Join Simon Hedaux , Co-Founder of ReThink Productivity, alongside a network of industry leaders, innovators, and clients as they share proven strategies to build smarter, leaner, and more profitable organisations. Whether you lead Operations, Strategy, or HR , this podcast delivers the tactical advice and real-world data you need to bridge the gap between high-level strategy and on-the-ground execution. What to Expect Every Month: Early Month: The Productivity Pulse Data-Driven Action: Hear directly from our internal experts— Sue , Simon , and James —as they share real-world trends, fresh data findings, and actionable productivity insights emerging straight from live projects.

ReThink Productivity Podcast is a business podcast hosted by ReThink Productivity, with 329 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #173

  Data-Driven Coaching and AI in Store Operations

  Aug 16, 202619 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail This month on the productivity podcast Ben Collier , co-founder at Ocasta discusses how streamlining store communications is helping drive actionable tasks, frontline micro-learning, and better sales conversions, and looks ahead to when AI will automatically guide managers through effective team coaching. Key takeaways: From Consumer Apps to Frontline Operations: How a serendipitous project shifted Ocasta from building consumer apps for major brands into creating user-friendly, bespoke operations platforms for retail enterprises. Removing Operational Guesswork: Why turning disguised head-office communications into clear, actionable tasks with real-time visibility eliminates confusion on the shop floor. Micro-Learning in the Flow of Work: How extending traditional knowledge bases into bite-sized, AI-generated training allows store teams to access and complete critical standard operating procedures in just minutes. The AI-Powered Coach: A look ahead at Ocasta's upcoming AI coaching assistant, designed to analyse real in-store observation data and provide managers with tailored action plans and prompts—removing the guesswork from human judgment. Ocasta Webinar: Watch the Webinar Ben mentions in the Pod Event Alert: Catch up with Ben and the Ocasta team to get an early look at their new AI coaching assistant at the upcoming Productivity Forum. Save the Date! Join us live at the Productivity Forum on 10th September in Birmingham. ️ Secure your spot: ReThink Forum 2026 Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn

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  Episode #1

  Hedaux , Hogg & The Machines 1

  Aug 8, 202625 minS16

  Send us Fan Mail In this debut episode of "Hedaux, Hogg & the Machines" , host Simon is joined by guest co-host Ed Hogg , CEO of SolvedBy.ai . Together, they explore the fast-moving state of AI technology and its practical applications across retail, hospitality, and customer-facing environments. Key takeaways: Data Security: Why enterprise security settings matter when using LLMs and the hidden risks of unvetted open-source models. Head Office Efficiency: How area managers are using AI agents to automate weekly store action plans in minutes. Shop Floor AI: How retail giants like Walmart, Tesco, Lowe's, and M&S are rolling out AI tools to frontline teams. What’s Next: What to expect from upcoming models, enterprise forecasting tools, and the realistic timeline for store robotics. Save the Date! Join us live at the Productivity Forum on 10th September in Birmingham. ️ Secure your spot: ReThink Forum 2026 Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn

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  Episode #172

  From Insights to Execution: The Future of Frontline Productivity with WorkJam

  Aug 1, 202619 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail This month on our business productivity podcast, we spoke to Will Eadie , Chief Strategy Officer at WorkJam. We discussed how Task Management tools are helping drive compliance, productivity and colleague engagement, and looked ahead to when systems will automatically suggest actions, saving even more admin time. Key takeaways: Productivity Drives Engagement: Why giving frontline workers clear expectations and streamlined tasks boosts overall job satisfaction and engagement. The £6.25 Billion Opportunity: Insights from the Rethink Productivity 2026 report, highlighting the massive savings organizations can unlock by managing capacity intelligently. From Insights to Execution: How AI is moving beyond data-dumping to provide store managers with actual decision support and dynamic task prioritization based on real-time signals like footfall and POS transactions. Democratizing Tasks: Real-world examples of how digital collaboration platforms allow managers to assign tasks based on skill and availability, keeping operations running smoothly even across differing shift patterns. The Autonomous Frontline: A look ahead at the next 12 months, predicting a shift toward systems that automatically suggest optimized actions—freeing managers from administrative burdens so they can focus on coaching teams and serving customers. Event Alert: Catch up with the WorkJam team at the Rethink Forum on September 10th in Birmingham. Save the Date! Join us live at the Productivity Forum on 10th September in Birmingham. ️ Secure your spot: ReThink Forum 2026 Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn

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  Episode #4

  All Things MTM with Peter Kuhlang

  Jul 18, 202616 minS16

  Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Peter Kuhlang , CEO of the MTM Association, to unpack MTM as a process language that turns work description into reliable time standards. We also test the hype around AI by looking at how video and motion data can speed up analysis without losing credibility. • Peter’s path from industrial engineering to leading MTM globally • What MTM is and why predetermined motion time systems matter • How the MTM Association maintains methods, rights, and training standards • Picking the right MTM method based on repetitiveness and detail needed • The top benefits we see in practice: transparency, standardisation, cost planning • Where AI helps and where human judgement still has to step in • How MTM Motion validates AI-identified motions into a correct MTM analysis Save the Date! Join us live at the Productivity Forum on 10th September in Birmingham. ️ Secure your spot: ReThink Forum 2026 #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn

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  Episode #11

  Productivity Pulse Episode 8 - Countdown to the Productivity Forum 2026!

  Jul 12, 20267 minS15

  Send us Fan Mail The countdown is officially on. We are just two months away from the annual Productivity Forum on September 10th in Birmingham , and this week on The Productivity Pulse , we’re giving you an exclusive sneak peek at what’s in store. With over 150 operational and productivity leaders already registered, this year’s event is shaping up to be our biggest and most impactful yet. Join hosts Sue , Simon & James as they break down the 2026 agenda, which is built entirely around real feedback from the industry and our latest retail report. Rethinking Efficiency: How leading businesses are tackling rising costs by smartly reducing task loads in-store. Deploying Tech Pragmatically: Moving past the hype to look at real-life success stories in implementing workforce and task management tools. Managing Capacity Intelligently: A cross-industry look (retail + hospitality) at how to protect and maximise your peak trading periods without burning out your resources. Our 2026 Keynote: We are thrilled to welcome serial entrepreneur and ex-Dragon Sarah Willingham , who will be sharing her hospitality and business wisdom! Insider Tips: The team shares their top strategies on how to network, collaborate, and get the absolute most out of the day. 📅 Save the Date! Join us live at the Productivity Forum on 10th September in Birmingham. 🎟️ Secure your spot: ReThink Forum 2026 #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn

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