The importance of people as a key asset within an organization is widely acknowledged. However, in the context of Maintenance Excellence, discussions around human factors often focus more on topics like competence matrices, leadership training, and personal skills development, rather than the broader cultural shift needed for success. To effectively optimize maintenance activities, it is essential not only to utilize advanced maintenance tools and management systems, but also to harness the knowledge and expertise of the workforce. Two key principles that emphasize this point include the idea that any change must address the question, “What’s in it for me?” — a perspective that is crucial for gaining employee buy-in. Additionally, the saying, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” highlights the critical role that organizational culture plays in the success of any initiative. To succeed in maintenance optimization projects, it is vital to recognize that a significant part of the work involves fostering cultural change and engaging people throughout the process. In this session, you will learn how to:

• Leverage the potential of your workforce within the context of the 5th industrial revolution, ensuring that people play a central role in your maintenance strategies.
• Effectively initiate a Maintenance Excellence project, covering key steps to set the foundation for long-term success.
• Recognize the common results and benefits of Maintenance Excellence initiatives, while also identifying potential challenges and how to overcome them.
• Understand the critical connection between Maintenance and Project Management, focusing on how reliability acts as the key link between these two areas.