<![CDATA[There Must Be A Better Way]]>There Must Be a Better Way is the podcast for anyone who’s ever muttered, “Why is this so hard?” while digging through folders, chasing documents, or trying to make sense of their company’s information chaos.

Hosted by voices from New Zealand and Ireland, we'll talk with guests around the globe about what actually works. This easy-going, internationally flavoured show dives into the everyday frustrations of information management, and explores smarter, saner ways to handle it.

Because let’s be honest… there MUST be a better way.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 13 May 2026 22:41:32 GMTThu, 26 Feb 2026 22:02:59 GMT60Mackensie, Treve & Niall<p>There Must Be a Better Way is the podcast for anyone who’s ever muttered, <i>“Why is this so hard?”</i> while digging through folders, chasing documents, or trying to make sense of their company’s information chaos.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by voices from New Zealand and Ireland, we'll talk with guests around the globe about what actually works. This easy-going, internationally flavoured show dives into the everyday frustrations of information management, and explores smarter, saner ways to handle it.</p><p></p><p>Because let’s be honest… there <i>MUST</i> be a better way.</p>episodicMackensie, Treve & Niallmackensie@docsmart.co.nzyes<![CDATA[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

]]>386a83be-ece2-4906-b240-107e4e4b615dThu, 07 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>Welcome back to <i>There Must Be a Better Way!</i></p><p></p><p>In this episode, Mackensie, Treve, and Niall tackle one of the most misunderstood (and often dreaded) parts of business: compliance.</p><p></p><p>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?</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>In this episode we talk about:</p><ul><li>The biggest misconceptions about compliance (and why it’s not just a cost)</li><li>Why compliance often feels like a burden, and how fear drives poor decisions</li><li>The hidden risks of managing compliance across multiple disconnected systems</li><li>Why audits are so disruptive (and how they don’t have to be)</li><li>How “compliance by design” can embed compliance into everyday processes</li><li>The role of metadata, automation and AI in reducing human error</li><li>Why compliance is everyone’s responsibility, not just one team’s job</li><li></li></ul><p>If you’ve ever thought “there must be a better way to stay compliant without slowing everything down…” this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b><br />00:00 Welcome Back &amp; Episode Overview<br />00:38 Reframing Compliance: From Fear to Enablement<br />02:48 The Reality of Compliance Across Industries<br />05:35 The Cost of Compliance (and Why It’s Misunderstood)<br />08:35 Finance, Procurement &amp; Everyday Compliance Challenges<br />12:00 The Scale and Complexity of Modern Compliance<br />14:25 Siloed Systems and Organisational Disconnect<br />17:37 A Better Way: Designing Compliance Into Processes<br />21:40 Common Misconceptions About Compliance<br />23:00 Reactive vs Proactive Compliance (Audits, GDPR &amp; Beyond)<br />29:30 Compliance as Process, Not Just Policy<br />36:00 The True Cost of Audits<br />39:00 Reducing Operational Friction with Better Systems<br />43:00 Breaking Down Silos Across the Business<br />47:00 Is Compliance Everyone’s Responsibility?<br />48:00 AI, Automation &amp; the Future of Compliance<br />50:55 Final Thoughts &amp; What’s Next</p><p></p><p><b>Topics:</b> Compliance, Information Management, Audits, AI, Metadata, Automation, Business Processes, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, M-Files, Operational Efficiency</p>no00:51:4112There Must Be a Better Way to be Compliant (Ep2: Compliance)full<![CDATA[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

]]>300ce6d9-5b98-46b9-a51a-c3542066f053Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:23:17 GMT<p>Welcome to the very first episode of <b>There Must Be a Better Way</b>!</p><p>Mackensie, Treve (NZ) and Niall (Ireland) dive into one of the biggest frustrations in modern workplaces: <b>why is it still so hard to find information?</b></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>In this episode we talk about:</p><ul><li>Why employees spend so much time searching for information</li><li>The real reason content chaos exists in organisations</li><li>Why AI can’t fix bad information management</li><li>How metadata and better systems can completely change the way businesses work</li></ul><p></p><p>If you’ve ever thought <b>“there must be a better way to find what I need…”</b> this podcast is for you.</p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction to the Experts and Podcast Purpose</p><p>01:08 Treve and Niall's Backgrounds and Expertise</p><p>02:48 The Core Issue: Search and Findability in Business</p><p>05:14 The Cost of Poor Search: Wasted Time and Money</p><p>08:35 The Organizational Roots of Content Chaos</p><p>11:36 The Role of Leadership and Strategy in Content Management</p><p>14:29 The Power of Context and Metadata in AI</p><p>17:46 AI Readiness and the Future of Content Management</p><p>21:34 The Impact of Microsoft Endorsement on M-Files Adoption</p><p>26:33 The Limitations of Current Systems and the Need for Structure</p><p>38:07 What One Thing Would Improve Findability Most</p><p>39:11 The Future of AI and Content Management</p><p>41:28 The Strategic Value of Managing Information Effectively</p><p>43:38 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts</p><p></p><p><b>Topics: </b>Information Management, Search, AI, Metadata, Content Chaos, M-Files, Digital Transformation, Document Management, Business Efficiency, Knowledge Management</p>no00:45:3611There Must Be a Better Way to Find What I Need (Ep1: Search)full<![CDATA[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!

]]>95ac9714-2e39-4068-bf7d-61caff8902acThu, 05 Mar 2026 02:14:27 GMT<p>Every good podcast needs a good intro…</p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever been frustrated trying to find information at work… you’re going to feel very seen.</p><p></p><p>Episodes coming soon!</p>no00:00:17There Must Be A Better Way - Podcast Teasertrailer