S1E152 May 2020

S1E15: Talking Engineering, Mentoring and Leadership with Andy Morgan

S1E15

S1E15: Talking Engineering, Mentoring and Leadership with Andy Morgan

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In this episode, we talk to the esteemed Mr Andy Morgan about Engineering, Projects and Leadership. Additionally, Andy talks about the synergies between sports and projects and how playing rugby for the Rosslyn Park Nomads (go lads!) has transferred to...

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