There Must Be A Better Way

There Must Be a Better Way to be Compliant (Ep2: Compliance)

Welcome back to There Must Be a Better Way! In this episode, Mackensie, Treve, and Niall tackle one of the most misunderstood (and often dreaded) parts of business: compliance. Instead of treating compliance as a box-ticking exercise or a necessary evil, we explore a different perspective - what if compliance could actually support the way we work, rather than interrupt it? From audit stress and scattered systems, to fear-driven decision making, we unpack why so many organisations struggle to stay compliant, and how a better approach can remove friction, reduce risk, and even create real business value. In this episode we talk about: * The biggest misconceptions about compliance (and why it’s not just a cost) * Why compliance often feels like a burden, and how fear drives poor decisions * The hidden risks of managing compliance across multiple disconnected systems * Why audits are so disruptive (and how they don’t have to be) * How “compliance by design” can embed compliance into everyday processes * The role of metadata, automation and AI in reducing human error * Why compliance is everyone’s responsibility, not just one team’s job * If you’ve ever thought “there must be a better way to stay compliant without slowing everything down…” this episode is for you. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back & Episode Overview 00:38 Reframing Compliance: From Fear to Enablement 02:48 The Reality of Compliance Across Industries 05:35 The Cost of Compliance (and Why It’s Misunderstood) 08:35 Finance, Procurement & Everyday Compliance Challenges 12:00 The Scale and Complexity of Modern Compliance 14:25 Siloed Systems and Organisational Disconnect 17:37 A Better Way: Designing Compliance Into Processes 21:40 Common Misconceptions About Compliance 23:00 Reactive vs Proactive Compliance (Audits, GDPR & Beyond) 29:30 Compliance as Process, Not Just Policy 36:00 The True Cost of Audits 39:00 Reducing Operational Friction with Better Systems 43:00 Breaking Down Silos Across the Business 47:00 Is Compliance Everyone’s Responsibility? 48:00 AI, Automation & the Future of Compliance 50:55 Final Thoughts & What’s Next Topics: Compliance, Information Management, Audits, AI, Metadata, Automation, Business Processes, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, M-Files, Operational Efficiency

There Must Be a Better Way to Find What I Need (Ep1: Search)

Welcome to the very first episode of There Must Be a Better Way! Mackensie, Treve (NZ) and Niall (Ireland) dive into one of the biggest frustrations in modern workplaces: why is it still so hard to find information? From endless folders and duplicate documents to “version_final_FINAL_v3”, we unpack the chaos most organisations are dealing with every day, and why it’s not actually the user’s fault. In this episode we talk about: * Why employees spend so much time searching for information * The real reason content chaos exists in organisations * Why AI can’t fix bad information management * How metadata and better systems can completely change the way businesses work If you’ve ever thought “there must be a better way to find what I need…” this podcast is for you. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Experts and Podcast Purpose 01:08 Treve and Niall's Backgrounds and Expertise 02:48 The Core Issue: Search and Findability in Business 05:14 The Cost of Poor Search: Wasted Time and Money 08:35 The Organizational Roots of Content Chaos 11:36 The Role of Leadership and Strategy in Content Management 14:29 The Power of Context and Metadata in AI 17:46 AI Readiness and the Future of Content Management 21:34 The Impact of Microsoft Endorsement on M-Files Adoption 26:33 The Limitations of Current Systems and the Need for Structure 38:07 What One Thing Would Improve Findability Most 39:11 The Future of AI and Content Management 41:28 The Strategic Value of Managing Information Effectively 43:38 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts Topics: Information Management, Search, AI, Metadata, Content Chaos, M-Files, Digital Transformation, Document Management, Business Efficiency, Knowledge Management

There Must Be A Better Way - Podcast Teaser

Every good podcast needs a good intro… If you’ve ever been frustrated trying to find information at work… you’re going to feel very seen. Episodes coming soon!