In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy is joined by Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automation Solutions. They discuss the importance of team building, from defining roles and setting clear goals to staying aligned and motivated, especially in remote settings. Randy shares insights from his military background, emphasizing discipline, respect, and execution as keys to team success. Tune in to hear insights on:

· Getting to Know Your Team: Why understanding individual strengths and weaknesses builds better collaboration.

· Clear Objectives & Defined Roles: Preventing misalignment through consistent communication and shared goals.

· Maintaining Engagement: How regular check-ins and project cadences can keep momentum strong.

· Lessons from the Military: Discipline, respect, and execution are timeless traits of successful teams.

· Remote Team Building: Shifting focus from time-based to results-based performance.

· Serving the Greater Good: Encouraging a mindset prioritizing team success over individual gain.

References

If you would like to attend a training, head over to our U.S. Drives & PAC Automations Solutions Training page.

Interested in learning more about ABB Drives? Join our Tech Tuesday webinars where our experts tackle topics from improving efficiency and reliability to solving maintenance issues.

Podcast 1: ABB Drive Training – enhancing knowledge with the latest technologies: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1770390/episodes/15417875

Podcast 2: Training with ABB, maximizing your learning potential: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1770390/episodes/15504472

Podcast 3: Training with ABB Project management – scope, scheduling and resources defined: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1770390/episodes/15697913

Podcast 4: Training With ABB – Continuous Improvement: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1770390/episodes/15743022

Podcast 5: Training With ABB – Mastering Presentations: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1770390/episodes/15980063

Podcast 6: Training With ABB – An Approach to Safety: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1770390/episodes/16172707

Podcast 7: ACS8080 5 Year Packaged Solutions: https://abbsolutionspodcast.buzzsprout.com/1770390/episodes/17088596

Join host Mike Murphy as he welcomes back Jose Simpson, U.S. Product Marketing Manager for Medium Voltage Drives at ABB, and Vijay Anand, Service Agreements and Digital Offering Manager at ABB. In this episode, they dive into ABB's next-generation medium voltage drive platform, the ACS8080, and its new supporting package offerings. Tune in to hear insights on:

• The Launch of ACS8080
• ABB Motion OneCare
• The Five-Year Premium Warranty
• Partnered Performance vs. Maximize Performance Service Bundles
• The Value of Data Sharing
• Ensuring Long-Term Reliability

ABB Motion OneCare Service Agreements

ACS8080 News Release

Preventive Maintenance Services

Learning Center MV Drives

MotionOneCare

In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy is again joined by Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automation Solutions at ABB. The conversation continues around continuous improvement and project management, focusing on integrity, consistency, and Randy’s “Say What You Do and Do What You Say” philosophy. This episode dives into how trust, accountability, and communication play key roles in personal and professional success. Tune in to hear insights on:

• Trust & Integrity in Action: Why following through on commitments, big or small, matters more than ever.
• Practical Tools for Accountability: Leveraging simple tech like your phone’s Notes app or to-do list to stay on track.
• Reliability as a Character Trait: Reliability builds stronger workplace relationships and team cohesion.
• Building Consistency: Reliability isn’t part-time — it’s an all-the-time mindset.
• Handling Mistakes: Owning up, communicating clearly, and using missteps as opportunities to improve.
• Reestablishing Trust: How to recover when things fall through and the importance of transparency in the process.

If you would like to attend a training, head over to our U.S. Drives & PAC Automations Solutions Training page.

Interested in learning more about ABB Drives? Join our Tech Tuesday webinars, where our experts tackle topics ranging from improving efficiency and reliability to solving maintenance issues.

Podcast: Maximizing your learning potential

Podcast: Mastering Presentations

Podcast: Continuous Improvement

Podcast: Training Metrics