Join host Mike Murphy as he welcomes back Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automation Solutions at ABB. In this episode, they dive into the importance of strategic planning for both individuals and businesses, offering insights and practical strategies to set and achieve meaningful goals. As the holiday season and new year approach, it’s the perfect time to reflect, recharge, and plan for success.

Tune in to learn more about:

• The Planning Mindset: How visualizing your "future picture" and working backward can create a clear roadmap for success.
• Contingency Planning: The importance of preparing for unexpected challenges without falling into analysis paralysis.
• Overcoming Fear in Planning: Why most fears are "false evidence appearing real" and how contingency plans can alleviate anxiety.
• Small Wins, Big Motivation: The value of celebrating milestones to stay motivated throughout the year.
• Balancing Resources and Goals: How to align scope, scheduling, and resources for achievable, effective strategies.

Check out previous episodes of the ABB Solutions Podcast here.

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

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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

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