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How to get the best out of your PMO with Lindsay Scott & Eileen Roden

S4E88 · 26 Sept 2021 · 1h 22m

In this week’s pod we welcomed Lindsay Scott and Eileen Roden from the House of PMO to talk about how to get the best out of your PMO teams. Lindsay has a published author, having edited the Handbook of People in Project...

PMO and the Global Alliance with Americo Pinto

S4E90 · 10 Oct 2021 · 1h 25m

In this episode Dale and Val talk to Americo Pinto about all things PMO, from what makes a good PMO to where it will be going in the future. With more organisations adopting PMO's across the globe it is great to see pion...

The Project Controls & Benefits Management Standard with Steve Wake

S5E108 · 27 Feb 2022 · 1h 22m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed back Steve Wake to discuss the Project Controls & Benefits Management Standard. Steve is at the forefront of the development of national and international standards in Project Controls an...

Why Independent Project Assurance is Important with Lorraine Humphrey

S4E87 · 19 Sept 2021 · 1h 14m

In this week’s pod we welcomed Lorraine Humphrey to talk about Project Assurance and Risk Management. Lorraine is the interim Director of Risk and Assurance at Transport for London (TFL), a post she has held since April...

PMO Conference 2024 - Live in Edinburgh

S8E198 · 30 Jan 2025 · 1h 1m

Proudly sponsored by Deltek. In this engaging podcast episode, the hosts introduce their guest, Michael Reinders, who shares his journey into project management and PMO. The conversation explores the evolution of PMO ro...

Hexi Approach and What it Means to the Cynefin Framework with Dave Snowden

S5E118 · 8 May 2022 · 1h 11m

In this episode, Dale and Val talk to Dave about the additional elements of the Hexi approach and implementation guide for the Cynefin Framework and facilitation in your organisation. Following on from our previous discu...

Talkin' bout PMO (why podcast & what is PMO about?)

S1E2 · 12 Nov 2019 · 41m

Any reference to projectlabs.co or the pmoshow has now been superseded by projectchatterpodcast.com. For more information, blogs, and contact details please visit www.projectchatterpodcast.com. Enjoy the pod… Introducing...

Digital Transformation and the differences between PMO and PM with Dr Harris Apostolopolos

S4E93 · 14 Nov 2021 · 1h 15m

In this episode, Dale and Val talk to Dr Harris about the various definitions of Transformation, Digital, PMO and PM. Dr Harris is a visionary strategy executive, author and speaker with two decades of diverse industry e...

The Story Catchers - Capturing & Analysing stories with Susan Rooney-Harding

S6E141 · 31 Oct 2022 · 1h 4m

In this episode, Val caught up with a passionate and dedicated storyteller. The value of stories on projects is immense. As data and technology service the digital position, we still require the breadth, depth and unders...

When Governance is Too Much with Bahar Maghsoudi

S5E119 · 15 May 2022 · 1h 11m

In this week’s pod, we were joined by Bahar Maghsoudi to discuss when governance can be too much.Bahar is a passionate chartered Civil Engineer who, for the past 20+ years, has worked on fantastic projects across multipl...

Why Schedule Quality Matters with Martin Murphy

S4E79 · 25 Jul 2021 · 1h 33m

On this week’s pod, we welcomed Martin Murphy to talk about why schedule quality really matters. Martin Murphy has more than 31 years of experience working with multinational companies and participating in high profile i...

AIPM Presentation 'Disrupting PMO' presented by Val Matthews (bonus episode)

S1E17 · 12 May 2020 · 25m

In this episode Val Matthews had the pleasure of presenting his views on disruptions to PMO and technology advances to the members of AIPM. (Technology), what could it mean to PMO's? A new role for PMO in projects? The A...

Swimming against the tide The Next Gen PMO with Rupert Taylor

S7E164 · 2 Jul 2023 · 1h 23m

In this episode Dale and Val talk with Rupert about the next generation of PMO, how important the facets of PMO are and why we need to continue to build out these particular skills on projects. Rupert has over 35 years...

Maximising efficiency with NEC cross-functional processes with Jordan Cannon & Jeff Quantrill

S7E152 · 23 Jan 2023 · 1h 39m

Welcome to this week's episode of the Project Chatter Podcast! In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jeff Quantrill and Jordan Cannon to discuss how to maximise efficiency with NEC cross-functional pr...

Does AI & Machine Learning really make a difference with Alan Mosca

S6E134 · 18 Sept 2022 · 1h 35m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Alan Mosca to discuss whether machine learning and AI can really make a difference.Alan is the co-founder and CTO of nPlan, where he leads technology, research, and product, whilst develop...

Replicability of the Montreal REM Model with Riccardo Cosentino

S9E205 · 8 Sept 2025 · 42m

In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, hosts Val and Dale engage with Riccardo Cosentino to explore the unique aspects of the REM project in Canada, a public-private partnership (PPP) model that has garnered att...

AI in Project Delivery with James Garner

S8E177 · 24 Jan 2024 · 1h 8m

In this episode, the guest, James Garner, discusses the role of AI in project management and its future implications. He shares his origin story and how he got into the field of AI. The conversation covers the definition...

Streamlining Operations with Agile Controls: The Key to Business-As-Usual Performance with Ellen Mellington

S7E157 · 6 Apr 2023 · 1h 10m

In this week’s pod, we were joined by Ellen Mellington to discuss Streamlining Operations with Agile Controls: The Key to Business-As-Usual Performance. As a transformation and governance leader Ellen has delivered chan...

Making law work for the construction & engineering industry with Sarah Schutte

S4E86 · 12 Sept 2021 · 1h 26m

In this week’s pod we welcomed Sarah Schutte to discuss how to make law work for the construction and engineering industry. Sarah is an independent UK-qualified solicitor-advocate and runs her own legal and training cons...

What Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Project Leadership really means with IJ Samuel & Amal Khawaja

S3E53 · 23 Jan 2021 · 1h 20m

In this episode, Dale & Val talk to IJ Samuel and Amal Khawaja about What Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Project Leadership really means!

The Good and the Bad of PMO's with Professor Marco Frisenda

S2E39 · 4 Oct 2020 · 1h 15m

In this episode, we talk to Professor Marco Frisenda who returns from Season 1 to talk in more detail about the good, the bad and the ugly of PMO's (Project Management Office's). Marco studied Engineering at University i...

Largest Infrastructure Program in Australia - NBN Co - talking with their PMO

S2E28 · 19 Jul 2020 · 1h 28m

In this episode, we talk to the team behind National Broadband Networks NBN Co's PMO during the construction phase. We're going to talk about how they overcame project challenges, with the sheer size of the programme not...

The DNA of Strategy Execution for Project Management & PMO with Jack Duggal

S2E27 · 12 Jul 2020 · 1h 13m

In this episode, we welcome Jack Duggal to the show. We get into the detail of his book: The DNA of Strategy Execution - Next Generation of Project Management & PMO. Jack Duggal is deep into decoding the DNA of Strategy...

Project Planning and Global PMO's with Professor Marco Frisenda

S1E18 · 17 May 2020 · 1h 14m

In this episode we talk to Prof. Marco Frisenda the Head of Planning for Transport for London on what a planner is, what makes a good and great planner and how PMO's stack up across the globe.Marco received his education...

A career in PMO (& debating!): Dale Foong

S1E10 · 7 Apr 2020 · 56m

PMO 2020 Predictions - By Dale (Bonus episode)

S1E9 · 15 Feb 2020 · 13m

PMO Career Progression Part 2 of 2

S1E8 · 2 Feb 2020 · 59m

Drive your PMO career the way you want to

PMO Career Progression Part 1 of 2

S1E7 · 30 Jan 2020 · 49m

PMO Career Progression and What it takes to be great

The Attitude Toward PMO

S1E1 · 1 Nov 2019 · 59m

PMO, project behaviour, attitude, project communication

Strategic Misrepresentation with Roger Garrini

S8E186 · 23 Jun 2024 · 1h 14m

In this episode, Roger Garrini discusses the concept of strategic misrepresentation in projects. Strategic misrepresentation refers to deliberately and systematically distorting or misstating information for strategic pu...

Emphasising Fusion Skills on Projects with Anne Bamford & Steve Wake

S3E68 · 9 May 2021 · 1h 13m

In this episode, Dale and Val take Fusion to the next level with Anne Bamford and Steve Wake. A follow-on from episode 66, Val and Dale lift the hood and really understand how fusion skills, training, and inclusion could...

Earned Schedule with creator Walter Lipke

S3E65 · 19 Apr 2021 · 1h 18m

In this episode, Dale and Val get into the geek speak, talking about an additional method to your Earned Value Management methodology. What you may not know is there is a time relative method called Earned Schedule. Val...

People, Process and Tools with Nat Moyes from Deltek

S2E29 · 25 Jul 2020 · 1h 23m

In this episode, we get into the suite of Deltek tools, as well as the future of tools and how we can better adapt to changes in technology. Furthermore, how might this affect the current workforce in projects? We're joi...

Why 88% of Schedules Fail, and What AI Still Can't Fix with Michael Pink

S10E219 · 17 Jun 2026 · 56m

88% of project schedules don't follow best practice. So why are we so keen to feed that data into AI and trust the output? In this episode, Dale and Val are joined by Michael Pink, Founder of SmartPM, for a sharp convers...

Project forecasting is a "wicked problem" with Dr Dan Patterson

S5E112 · 28 Mar 2022 · 1h 0m

In this episode, Dale and Val bring back Dr Dan Patterson to talk about what he has been brewing since their last podcast. Wicked’ problems are problems that cannot be definitely solved – they can only be bettered. Tame...

The Positive Project Manager, Lean & Six Sigma with Kasper Dixon

S4E80 · 1 Aug 2021 · 1h 31m

This episode is proudly brought to you by PlanAcademy.com, JustDo.com, and InEight.com. In this week’s pod, we were supposed to speak to Dr. Dan Patterson but unfortunately, he is unwell. In his place, we welcomed Kasper...

Capability Partnering, Learning and Application with Michael Chachaty

S3E74 · 20 Jun 2021 · 1h 20m

In this episode, Dale and Val talk about training, learning and capability partnering in projects. As projects become more complex and the need for competency across. many fields increase, we need to look at learning and...

Resource & Effort Management Theorem with Alex James

S3E67 · 2 May 2021 · 1h 4m

In this episode, Dale and Val get geeky about resources and workforce planning! Dive into #resourcemanagement from a potentially new angle with their guest Alex James who is passionate about effort management and #wellbe...

Understanding the Complexity of Modern Data Centers with Dr Atif Ansar

S10E214 · 20 Mar 2026 · 57m

In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Val and Dale welcome Atif Ansar, co-founder of Foresight, to discuss the rapidly evolving world of data centers. Atif shares insights on the explosive growth and increasing...

Fast Forward to the Past – Dodging the bullets of tech trends like AI to deliver perfect projects with Prof. Eddie Obeng

S9E206 · 24 Sept 2025 · 1h 3m

In this episode, Val and Dale engage with Professor Eddie Obeng to explore the multifaceted implications of AI in today's world. They discuss the hype surrounding AI, its potential benefits and challenges in various sect...

The Importance of Modularity, Scalability and Interoperability with Mike Paul

S8E180 · 4 Mar 2024 · 1h 20m

In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Val and Dale interview Mike Paul, the Managing Director for InEight for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. They discuss the concepts of modularity, scalability, and inter...

Horizon Scanning the Project World

S7E175 · 28 Dec 2023 · 1h 5m

In this conversation, Val and Dale reflect on the key themes and trends in project management in 2023. They discuss the impact of technology on projects, the changing landscape of education and learning, and the value of...

Digital Engineering in Construction, Why It Matters with Mathilde Roubille

S6E130 · 14 Aug 2022 · 1h 5m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Mathilde Roubille to talk about Digital Engineering in Construction. There is no standard definition of digital engineering. Essentially it is trying to leverage information, data and tech...

Creating Value from Adapting Agility to Project Management with Adrian Pyne

S6E128 · 31 Jul 2022 · 1h 13m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Adrian Pyne to discuss what project agility really looks like. Adrian is above all a project professional. He has led or rescued Transformation programmes widely from Telcos to eCommerce,...

Social Value and Key Project ROI Criteria with Dr Alexia Nalewaik

S5E125 · 5 Jul 2022 · 1h 2m

In this episode Dale and Val talk with Dr Alexia Nalewaik about expanding our social and climate responsibility beyond financial incentives. Noting the influence of projects on local infrastructure, business and environm...

Project management under conditions of inherent uncertainty with Dave Snowden

S5E83 · 22 Aug 2021 · 1h 19m

In this episode, the lads talk to Dave Snowden about his experience and depth of understanding in the fields of knowledge management and complexity theory. Dave is a riveting guest with stories, studies and methods that...

The Launch of the 2021 Integrated Project Controls & Digital Insights report with Bryn Lockett & Adam Kingsbury

S4E78 · 18 Jul 2021 · 1h 15m

This episode is proudly brought to you by PlanAcademy.com, JustDo.com, and InEight.com. On this week’s show, we launch the Integrated Project Controls and Digital Insights report with Bryn Lockett and Adam Kingsbury from...

How Adaptive Project Management Improves Projects with Gary Wong & Hendrik Lourens

S3E71 · 29 May 2021 · 1h 27m

In this episode, Dale and Val talk about adaptive projects management and how skills and demands are changing, as well as how we should perceive the needs. We talk to Gary Wong and Hendrik Lourens about their vast knowle...

Infrastructure Cost Overruns and How to Avoid Them with John Hollmann

S3E70 · 23 May 2021 · 1h 20m

In this episode Dale and Val talk about cost overruns and risk. Estimating projects can be challenging, but the maturity of contingency, risk and estimate management is considered decades ahead in other sectors, so why n...

AI Regulation - Navigating the Future of Responsible Innovation with Isabela Parisio

S10E215 · 3 Apr 2026 · 1h 22m

In this episode, Isabela Parisio, a legal expert in AI regulation, shares insights on the challenges and opportunities of regulating artificial intelligence. Topics include regulatory sandboxes, definitions of AI, accoun...

The 4 reasons why modern projects fail with David Whitmore

S8E193 · 19 Dec 2024 · 1h 24m

This episode is proudly sponsored by Deltek In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, host Dale speaks with David Whitmore about the complexities of project management, particularly in the context of engineering a...

The Pros & Cons of Professional Institutions & Associations with Adam Boddison

S8E188 · 26 Nov 2024 · 1h 19m

In this episode, the conversation revolves around the role of professional bodies in project management, particularly focusing on the APM (Association for Project Management). Adam Boddison, the CEO of APM, discusses the...

Breaking down the barriers to implementation of good practice with Adrian Dooley

S7E174 · 26 Dec 2023 · 1h 12m

In this episode, Adrian Dooley discusses the barriers to applying good project management practices and the root causes behind them. He highlights the issue of project failure and the need to identify the true causes rat...

Enhancing risk maturity in your operating environment with Colin McCorery & Jessie Schilling

S7E171 · 5 Nov 2023 · 1h 19m

In this episode Dale and Val talk about the application and importance of risk in projects and more importantly the maturity, training and development of best risk practices and cultures. Colin is a Risk Management prof...

Building with Conscience - Cement's Eco Dilemma with Eoin Condren

S7E170 · 19 Oct 2023 · 1h 22m

In this week’s pod, we were joined by Eoin Condren to discuss "Building with Conscience: Cement's Eco Dilemma"! Eoin is corporate development director at Ecocem, in charge of the strategic structuring of the business to...

Making Time for Strategy with Richard Medcalf

S7E163 · 18 Jun 2023 · 1h 10m

In this week’s pod, we were joined by Richard Medcalf to discuss making time for strategy. Richard Medcalf describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an...

Planning Projects: Past, Present & Future with Micah Piippo

S7E158 · 17 Apr 2023 · 1h 14m

In this week’s pod, we were joined by Micah Piippo to discuss Planning Projects: Past, Present & Future. Micah has spent the last 14 years in Project Controls. While he's performed a wide variety of roles, his passion an...

Navigating the Project Control Landscape: A Journey Through the Decades and Beyond with Shane Forth

S7E156 · 25 Mar 2023 · 1h 17m

In this week’s pod, we were joined by Shane Forth to discuss Navigating the Project Control Landscape: A Journey Through the Decades and Beyond. Shane’s project controls career began on Phillips Petroleum Teesside Oil Te...

Project Controls and Systems Thinking on Heavy Rail with Hezron Ricketts

S7E155 · 6 Mar 2023 · 1h 14m

In this week’s pod, we were re-joined by Hezron Ricketts to discuss Box to Box: the 'Black' boxes of Controls and Systems. Director of PMO Services at CPC Project Services, Hezron has 19 years working in Projects and Pro...

Project Controls in Design & Engineering stages with Paul Waskett

S6E150 · 30 Dec 2022 · 1h 12m

In this week’s pod, we were joined by Paul Waskett to discuss Project Controls in design and engineering stages. Paul is a Director of Adept Management where he takes responsibility for the development of their Project C...

Five Levers for Change with Tony Welch

S6E149 · 27 Dec 2022 · 1h 25m

In this week’s pod, we were joined by Tony Welch to discuss the five levers for change. Following a career in the Royal Navy, Tony has had a wide and varied career in industry, rooted in project controls, assurance and p...

The Post-Pandemic Job Market in Projects with Chirag Shah

S6E139 · 23 Oct 2022 · 1h 7m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Chirag Shah to discuss the post-pandemic Project Controls job market.Chirag is a passionate Project Controls Recruitment Expert. His mission is to deliver clients the best quality Project...

Managing the inhibitors to effective Project Controls with Dr Yakubu Olawale

S6E138 · 16 Oct 2022 · 1h 13m

In this episode Dale and Val speak to Dr Yakubu about his research and book on the subject of inhibitors and enablers. This is a thought-provoking show, breaking down the various elements and factors that contribute to p...

Ninja Moves on Projects with Dr Tammy Watchorn

S6E131 · 21 Aug 2022 · 1h 6m

In this episode Dale and Val talk with Dr Tammy Watchorn about change management approaches in Tammy's Ninja Moves book release this week https://www.amazon.com/Change-Ninja-Handbook-interactive-adventure/dp/1788603702...

Project Hack15: An Approach to effective Risk Management with Russell Willis & Johnny Hepworth

S6E127 · 10 Jul 2022 · 1h 13m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Russell Willis and Johnny Hepworth to discuss their project from Project Hack 15 – How good is my team at Risk Management?Russell is an infinite Learner with 20+ years of experience in Pro...

The Philosophy of Project Management: 2nd Innings with Paul Goodge & Warren Beardall

S5E123 · 13 Jun 2022 · 1h 31m

In this week’s pod, we were re-joined by Paul Goodge and Warren for the second innings of the philosophy of Project Management. Paul is internationally regarded as a Programme Management and Change Management specialist....

Career challenges, opportunities and trends - a student's perspective with Magnus Olsen

S5E117 · 1 May 2022 · 1h 18m

In this week’s pod, we were joined by Magnus Olsen to discuss career challenges, opportunities and trends - a student's perspective. Magnus has a background in the science of learning, having been a headmaster for a deca...

Gardeners Not Mechanics: How to cultivate lasting change with Gary Lloyd

S5E107 · 21 Feb 2022 · 1h 11m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Gary Lloyd to discuss how to cultivate lasting change in organisations. Gary has been leading change for the last 25 years as an executive and a consultant. His roles have ranged from cre...

The Problem with NEC contracts with Glenn Hide

S5E104 · 30 Jan 2022 · 1h 0m

In this episode Val and Marco get contractual! Not any contract but the NEC which is widely used in the UK and Europe on major programs. Val and Marco (Dale's handsome gues host) explore the challenges of an NEC contract...

Talking Transport Projects with COO Magda Robertson

S4E102 · 20 Dec 2021 · 1h 6m

In this episode, Dale and Val talk about transport and operations, what's involved and an experiential journey of a woman on the rise in transport with a passion for the industry. There is something for everyone in this...

The Philosophy of Project Management with Paul Goodge & Warren Beardall

S4E99 · 12 Dec 2021 · 1h 27m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed back Paul Goodge and Warren Beardall to discuss the philosophy of project management. Paul is internationally regarded as a Programme Management and Change Management specialist. He is no...

Can Blockchain improve Project Delivery with Fred Schebesta

S4E98 · 5 Dec 2021 · 1h 12m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Fred Schebesta to talk about whether blockchain can improve project delivery! Fred Schebesta is the epitome of entrepreneurialism. An obsession for hyper success, Fred is passionate about...

Competency-based training, benchmarking with Dr. Paul Giammalvo & Yani Suratman

S4E96 · 21 Nov 2021 · 1h 20m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Dr Paul Giammalvo and Yani Suratman to talk about competency-based training, benchmarking and being cancelled from Linkedin. Dr Paul is a Senior Technical Advisor (Project Management) to...

Rewilding Organisations & Minimal Interference approach to change with Jo Lucas

S4E92 · 24 Oct 2021 · 1h 20m

In this episode, Dale and Val catch up with Jo Lucas and approach change and organisations in a fascinating and intriguing podcast. Change is amongst us all and how we, therefore, improve or create the right motive for c...

The Future of Project Management Technology with Dr Dan Patterson

S4E84 · 29 Aug 2021 · 1h 27m

In this episode, Dale and Val get into project management technology with a man who needs no introduction to the world of project systems, Dr Dan Patterson. Critical Path Methodology (CPM) - getting really long in the to...

A deep dive into Change Management with Tim Creasey

S4E81 · 8 Aug 2021 · 1h 27m

In this week’s pod, Dale and Val were joined by Tim Creasey for a deep dive into Change Management & Project Management. Marco Frisenda joins us as a guest host. Tim Creasey is Prosci’s Chief Innovation Officer and a glo...

Dealing with Organisational Change when implementing Project Systems with James Crowell

S3E71 · 6 Jun 2021 · 1h 7m

In this episode, Dale and Val talk about what it takes to effectively implement and a project management system, and more so how organisations need to adapt, adopt and grow with their chosen tool suite. Additionally, wit...

Is Project Controls Behind on AI? | Yash Desai, Movar Reply

S10E220 · 26 Jun 2026 · 1h 5m

Most data scientists have never touched a project. Yash Desai looked at the project controls world through the data first, and what he found says a lot about why this industry lags behind others on AI. In Episode 220, Da...

Unmasking Watermelon Projects: How to Achieve True Transparency in Projects with Dave Lockley

S10E213 · 6 Mar 2026 · 45m

In this episode, project delivery expert Dave Lockley shares insights on transforming complex change portfolios into measurable business value, the pitfalls of watermelon projects, and how technology can improve project...

Building a Project Control-Friendly Culture with Rod Whiting

S10E212 · 2 Feb 2026 · 54m

In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Dale engages with Rod Whiting, a seasoned expert in project controls, who shares his extensive journey in the field since 1983. Rod discusses the evolution of project contr...

AI and Change Management - A New Era with Vincent Marsicano

S10E211 · 17 Jan 2026 · 59m

In this episode of Project Chatter, hosts Dale and Val welcome Vincent Marsicano, CEO of Adopt It, to discuss the intersection of change management and technology. Vincent shares his unique background, which includes a P...

How to be a World Class Scheduler without opening the Schedule with Micah Piippo

S9E202 · 28 Jul 2025 · 45m

In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Dale speaks with Micah Piippo, a leading voice in construction planning and scheduling. They discuss the evolving role of AI in project management, the importance of unders...

Engaging the Next Generation of Risk Managers with Seyi Daniyan

S8E197 · 13 Jan 2025 · 1h 17m

This episode proudly sponsored by Deltek. n this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Dale and Martin welcome Seyi Daniyan, a project risk manager, who shares her career journey from chemical engineering to risk mana...

Why Change Management Matters with Karen Ball

S8E195 · 31 Dec 2024 · 1h 6m

This episode is proudly sponsored by Deltek In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Val and Martin engage with Karen Ball from ProSci to explore the intricacies of change management. They discuss Karen's journey...

Unlocking the secrets to conferences with Greg Lawton, Olli Wade and Micah Piippo!

S8E192 · 18 Dec 2024 · 46m

In this episode we join forces with the Beyond Deadlines podcast crew recoded live in Washington, DC. We discuss the significance of expos and conferences in the project management field. The boys emphasize the importanc...

Detox Your Culture with Colin D Ellis

S8E191 · 14 Dec 2024 · 1h 6m

In this episode of the Project Chatter Podcast, Dale, Martin and Colin D Ellis discuss the evolving landscape of workplace culture, particularly in the aftermath of COVID-19. They explore the necessity of detoxifying tox...

When to use Reference Class Forecasting and when NOT to with Ian Heptinstall

S8E190 · 10 Dec 2024 · 1h 21m

In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Val Matthews and Ian discuss various aspects of project management, emphasizing the importance of language, learning from past experiences, and the role of technology. They...

Goal Setting with Clement Kwegyir-Afful

S8E187 · 8 Jul 2024 · 1h 14m

In this pod the lads have a conversation that explores the topic of goal setting and its importance in personal and professional development. The guest, Clement Kwegyir-Afful, shares his journey of discovering his purpos...

Carbon, Cash, and Machines with Andrew Langridge

S8E184 · 25 May 2024 · 1h 12m

In this episode, the hosts and guest Andrew Langridge discuss the importance of estimating and tracking carbon in construction projects. Andrew shares his background in estimating and explains the challenges and complexi...

The Subtle Art of Planning with Micah Piippo

S8E178 · 5 Feb 2024 · 1h 8m

Summary: In this episode, the boys talk to Micah Piippo about the world of planning and scheduling, the importance and respect of planning, the need for more planners and schedulers, and the benefits and opportunities i...

Keeping It (Projects) Simple with Paul Tucker

S7E169 · 8 Oct 2023 · 1h 10m

Dale and Val meet in person for the first time (ever) on the show to get deep and dirty on how simplification can or will save projects from themselves. We've all been on complex and complicated projects, but some times...

The challenges of Project Managing CBTC Technology on Brownfield Railways with Joe Little

S7E166 · 14 Aug 2023 · 1h 6m

In this episode, Dale and (Martin) stepped in to talk with long-time colleague Joe Little about the value and importance of the project management approach for major signalling rail programs. Unlike other fields of proje...

AI in Project Controls: Separating Fact from Fiction with Alan Mosca

S7E153 · 5 Feb 2023 · 1h 6m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed back Alan Mosca to discuss AI in Project Controls – Separating fact from fiction. Alan is the co-founder and CTO of nPlan, where he leads technology, research, and product, whilst developi...

We're rubbish at promoting the Project profession with Paul Goodge

S6E148 · 19 Dec 2022 · 59m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed back Paul Goodge to discuss why we’re bad at promoting the industry. Paul is internationally regarded as a Programme Management and Change Management specialist. He is noted for his abilit...

Common mistakes that cause avoidable delays and cost over-runs with Dr Alan Barnard

S6E147 · 13 Dec 2022 · 1h 19m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Dr Alan Barnard to discuss the theory of constraints & decision-making. Dr. Alan Barnard is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, strategy advisor, research scientist, app developer, author, co...

Unlocking Productivity from the Hard Hat Movement with Will Woodhead

S6E144 · 20 Nov 2022 · 1h 9m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Will Woodhead to discuss unlocking productivity from the hardhat movement. Will is an engineer by trade who has spent nearly his entire career to date working overseas. At age 21 he was se...

Culture, Whisky & Whine with Colin D Ellis

S6E143 · 10 Nov 2022 · 1h 17m

In this episode, we welcome Colin D Ellis in a special episode titled Culture, Whisky and Whine! Colin D Ellis is an award-winning international speaker, four-time best-selling author and much sought after workplace cu...

Alliance Contracting and Critical Chain Synergies with Ian Heptinstall

S6E142 · 6 Nov 2022 · 1h 20m

In this episode Dale and Val discuss with Ian Heptinstall the Alliance contract model and or why it can be used more successfully with a provision of openness, collaboration and behaviours across all sides. In addition w...

Why Leadership is an Important Skill for Project Controls with Georgie Alderson-Slater & Vikki Rooney

S5E136 · 2 Oct 2022 · 1h 24m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Georgie Alderson-Slater and Vikki Rooney to discuss why Project Controllers struggle to lead. Georgie is a Director for GeoVic Limited, a project controls training and development company...

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Best Value Performance Management and Palms Up Approaches with Richard Plumery

S6E132 · 5 Sept 2022 · 1h 7m

In this episode, Val ventures in Han Solo fashion discussing the best value performance metrics approaches with Rich Plumery. Rich provides a non-linear and diverse background with which he credits his understanding of w...

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The Future of Planning with Ed Van Der Tak

S6E127 · 24 Jul 2022 · 1h 8m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Ed Van Der Tak to discuss the future of Project Planning and Technology trends. With over 30 years of experience in planning and scheduling, Ed has worked in various positions and areas wi...

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Silent Discussions: Professional Collaboration with Al Simmonite & Alexander Shakespeare

S5E120 · 23 May 2022 · 1h 15m

In this episode, Dale and Val talk to Al Simmonite and Alexander Shakespeare from Advance on what is Professional Collaboration. This touches on a subject close to all of us. When it comes to projects what is needed from...

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The Spiritual Project Manager with Ines Lopes

S5E114 · 10 Apr 2022 · 1h 7m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Ines Lopes to discuss The Spiritual Project Manager. Ines fell in love with Project Management at University. So much so that after her Engineering degree she completed an MSc in Strategic...

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Special Edition - the presenters of EVA26 curated by Steve Wake

S5E111 · 20 Mar 2022 · 2h 22m

In this episode we bring you a special broadcast from EVA26. After almost 3 years absence, EVA curated by Steve Wake returns with a bang and the Project Chatter Podcast's Dale Foong was lucky enough to interview the spea...

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The Boston Tidal Barrier with Adam Robinson

S5E110 · 13 Mar 2022 · 1h 2m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Adam Robinson to talk about the Boston Barrier. Adam has been working on the Boston Barrier scheme since December 2014, a year after the east coast surge which flooded 800 properties and b...

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Risk in endurance events & the relevance to construction with Richard Newey

S5E103 · 13 Feb 2022 · 1h 12m

In this episode, Dale and Val speak to ultra-athlete and risk expert Richard Newey about the parallels of these mentally grueling and extreme endurance events, to projects. Richard takes us through how he copes with endu...

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Productivity, Prioritisation & Focus with Nigel Creaser

S5E105 · 6 Feb 2022 · 1h 30m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Nigel Creaser to discuss Productivity, Prioritisation, and Focus. Nigel is a Project Manager from Shropshire in the UK. He has over 25 years in the industry, delivering multi-million-poun...

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The Project Economy with Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez

S5E103 · 23 Jan 2022 · 1h 7m

In this epsiode, Dale and Val catch up with Antonio on the interesting world and growth of project management across the globe. With an economy shaken by the pandemic, it seems projects are becoming more and more importa...

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Program and Project Controls - the ghosts of past, present and future with Aidhean Camson

S6E102 · 16 Jan 2022 · 1h 27m

In this episode, Dale and Val talk about the experience and the future with Aidhean Camson. Where have we gone, where are we now, and where are we going are filled with injectors and interest as they go on a journey with...

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Can technology really improve project delivery? with Greg Lawton

S5E101 · 11 Jan 2022 · 1h 29m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Greg Lawton to discuss whether technology can improve project delivery. Greg is an Astrophysicist who spent the last 7 years of his career in BAE Systems (UK). He managed large defence pro...

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Busting Earned Value Management myths with Richard Logue

S4E97 · 28 Nov 2021 · 1h 3m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Richard Logue to talk about "Busting Earned Value Management Myths"! Richard has worked in Project Controls and Planning for over 30 years, largely in the Transport industry. Richard was p...

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High Performance & Resilience in projects with Dominic Siow

S4E93 · 31 Oct 2021 · 1h 32m

In this week’s pod we welcomed Dominic Siow to talk about performance and resilience in projects. Dominic is co-founder of EQ Strategist, a company with a mission to help create empowering workplaces where people wake up...

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Effective stakeholder engagement with Elizabeth Harrin

S4E89 · 3 Oct 2021 · 58m

In this week’s pod we welcomed Elizabeth Harrin to talk about effective stakeholder engagement. Elizabeth Harrin is an author, trainer and mentor who helps people juggle their projects and ditch the overwhelm. She does t...

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Delivering Perfect Projects and Why We Make a Mess of Them with Prof. Eddie Obeng

S4E85 · 5 Sept 2021 · 1h 46m

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Eddie Obeng to talk about how to deliver perfect, all engaging projects and why we actively and intentionally make a mess of them! Originally from Ghana, Eddie has a background in Chemical...

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How to Sustainably Implement 4D Planning with Kristina Henkai

S4E76 · 4 Jul 2021 · 1h 20m

In this episode, Dale and Val speak to Kristina Henkai about "How to sustainably implement 4D planning". 4D planning has been around for some time yet it has had a slow uptake. Kristina demystifies and explains how 4D pl...

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What Responsible Project Management is with Dr Karen Thompson, Dr Nigel L. Williams & Dave Corbin

S3E71 · 14 Jun 2021 · 1h 24m

In this episode Dale and Val lift the wrapper on Responsible Project Management, and how we can help support responsible and environmentally aware and conscientious project managers. So what is Responsible Project Manag...

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Crossrail in Review & Systems with Nat Moyes and Richard Palczynski

S3E64 · 11 Apr 2021 · 1h 42m

In this episode, Dale and Val lift the hood on the UK mega program Crossrail with Richard Palczynski and talk about what systems work on mega programs with our good friend Nat Moyes. Crossrail is a railway construction p...

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6 Maturity Levels of Risk Analysis you need to know with Dr David Hulett

S3E52 · 16 Jan 2021 · 1h 15m

In this episode, Dale & Val talk to Dr. David Hulett about the Journey Map to a more mature Schedule Risk Analysis Process. This episode is in collaboration with the Project Controls Expo where Dr. Hulett will be speakin...

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How can Lessons Learned improve projects??

S2E50 · 22 Dec 2020 · 1h 9m

In the final episode of season 2, Val and Dale explore why lessons learned (or lessons shared) on past projects is such a challenge for most organisations to exploit and share their thoughts on how this might be overcome...

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Risk Management on Projects with Risk Expert Paul Mancktelow

S1E14 · 24 Apr 2020 · 1h 10m

Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing and controlling threats to an organisation's capital and earnings. These threats, or risks, could stem from a wide variety of sources, including financial uncertai...

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