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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...
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...
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...
Why Good Project Planners are like Gold Dust with Sunchana Johnston
S4E82 · 15 Aug 2021 · 1h 19m
This episode it proudly brought to you by JustDo.com, PlanAcademy.com & InEight.com. In this week’s pod, we welcomed Sunchana Johnston. We discussed why good planners are like gold dust. Originally from Croatia, Sunchan...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Antifragile Projects with Georgia Stillwell
S8E181 · 23 Mar 2024 · 1h 2m
In this episode, Val and Dale are joined by guest Georgia Stillwell to discuss anti-fragile projects and risk management in project management. Georgia shares her journey into project management, starting from her fascin...
Planning in the Age of AI: Evolving Skills and Competencies for Project Professionals with Michael Lepage & Chirag Shah
S7E161 · 26 May 2023 · 1h 0m
Welcome to another exciting episode! In this edition, Dale engages in a captivating conversation with Michael Lepage & Chirag Shah, discussing the fascinating realm of planning, both in its current state and its future t...
Takt Planning on Construction Projects with Spencer Easton
S6E129 · 9 Aug 2022 · 1h 16m
In this week’s pod, we welcomed Spencer Easton to discuss Takt Planning on Construction Projects.Spencer has been in the construction industry for 18 years. He is the Co-Founder / Trainer for LeanTakt and a Project Direc...
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...
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...
Time Location charting for Linear Projects with Santosh Bhat
S5E124 · 26 Jun 2022 · 1h 10m
In this episode, Martin and Val talk to Santosh Bhat in detail about the lesser-known Time-location method and how it can be applied on projects. The main topics we discussed on the podcast were as follows: Time chain...
Turn your Schedule into an Effective Communication Tool with Bojan Tasevski
S5E121 · 29 May 2022 · 1h 4m
In this week’s pod, we were joined by Bojan Tasevski to discuss how to turn your schedule into effective communication and delivery tools.For over 12 years, Bojan Tasevski has been a noteworthy leader in the project mana...
Why CPM fails and what comes next with Dimi Farmakis
S3E58 · 28 Feb 2021 · 1h 12m
In this episode, Dale & Val talk to Dimi Farmakis about "Why CPM fails and what comes next". What is the Critical Path Method? Why does it fail? What alternatives are there to CPM? Find this out and more as we explore w...
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...
Ideas to improve your Scheduling Innovation with Steve Moore
S3E59 · 7 Mar 2021 · 1h 7m
In this episode, Dale & Val talk to Steve Moore about "Ideas to improve your Scheduling Innovation". Why do we need to innovate? What innovative scheduling tools are there? How do I turn my ideas into reality? Find thi...
Primavera & Online Learning with Plan Academy Founder Michael Lepage
S1E20 · 30 May 2020 · 1h 35m
We meet with Plan Academy founder Michael LePage and talk about Primavera P6, Online learning and much more.
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...
Why Resource or Cost Load Schedules?
S1E3 · 22 Nov 2019 · 1h 3m
Resource and Cost Loading Schedules
Valuing the Project Timeline with Ali Mafi
S8E179 · 21 Feb 2024 · 1h 27m
In this episode, Val and Dale interview Ali Maffey about project management and the importance of lean thinking. They discuss the challenges of project planning, the role of technology in project management, and the comp...
Model-based Planning (aka 4D Modelling) with James Bowles, Chris Needham & DJ Gibbs
S2E40 · 12 Oct 2020 · 1h 12m
In this episode, we talk to James, and Chris, DJ about 4D construction and their podcast by the same name. What is 4D Modelling, what tools are recommended, and what advantages does it bring to projects? Find out all thi...
Why Schedules Always Fail & the Value of Time with Simon White
S2E36 · 13 Sept 2020 · 1h 28m
Simon White is originally from New Zealand. He went to university at age 10, specially selected to attend the Creative Writing school. As an adult, to pay his way through university, he worked as a Santa Claus, a seahors...
Expert Panel Debate on Critical Path Method and AI automation
S2E30 · 9 Aug 2020 · 2h 1m
In this episode, we're shaking it up by inviting our Season 1 guests back for a battle of wits in a FOR and AGAINST debate on two relevant project topics. Listen to our panel go back and forth and give it all in a show o...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Enabling early careers in Project Controls with Michelle Banner & Johnny Shepherd
S5E109 · 8 Mar 2022 · 1h 14m
In this week’s pod, we welcomed Michelle Banner and Jonathan Shepherd to talk about enabling early careers in Project Controls. Michelle has more than 20 years of experience in infrastructure, nuclear, utilities, and var...
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...
The 4 Moves in the VUCA World of Projects with Debbie Seunarayan
S4E77 · 11 Jul 2021 · 1h 31m
On this week’s show, we welcomed Debbie Seunarayan to discuss the four moves in the VUCA world of projects. Debbie works with organisations and leadership teams across the world to help them navigate turbulent, volatile...
Delivering Projects with a Product Lifecycle Management lens with John Ryan
S9E203 · 11 Aug 2025 · 47m
In this episode of the Project Chatter Podcast, Dale and Martin are joined by John Ryan, a seasoned project director and construction technology leader, to discuss the intricacies of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). J...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Why construction software sucks with Jason Lancini
S6E133 · 12 Sept 2022 · 1h 3m
In this episode, Dale speaks with Jason Lancini about why construction software sucks! Jason chooses a very provocative title to make his case for user-centric software development in construction project management. Jas...
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...
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...
Lisa Silander on 30 Years in UK Project Controls
S10E217 · 1 May 2026 · 55m
Dale and Val are joined by Lisa Silander, Global Practice and UK Technical Lead for Project Controls at AtkinsRéalis. With 30 years leading planning and project controls teams across aviation, rail, water, manufacturin...
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 Implications in Construction with Doug Vincent
S8E167 · 30 May 2025 · 1h 3m
Proudly sponsored by Deltek. In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, hosts discuss the implications of AI in project management and construction. Doug Vincent shares insights on how AI can be demystified for clie...
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...
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...
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 Revolution - Transforming Project Delivery for the Future with Greg Lawton
S7E162 · 7 Jun 2023 · 1h 20m
In this episode Dale and Val talk to the infamous Greg Lawton about the impact of AI and how it may be used, abused and help enhance our cognitive abilities for real-world practical application. Greg does an incredible j...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Moving the Needle - The Project Data Analytics Hackathons with Martin Paver
S5E115 · 17 Apr 2022 · 1h 13m
In this week’s pod, we welcomed back Martin Paver to discuss what’s been happening in the Project Data Analytics Hackathons Martin is the CEO and Founder of Projecting Success, a consultancy that specialises in leveragin...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Project Controls Survey & BIM with Bryn Lockett
S2E45 · 15 Nov 2020 · 1h 9m
In this episode Dale and Val talk with the CEO of Logikal, Bryn Locket, about their successful survey series that looks across industry and gauges the maturity of controls, technology and new tools such as 4D planning an...
A Career in Projects with Justin Rice
S2E42 · 25 Oct 2020 · 1h 15m
In this episode, Val and Dale talk with project planner and controls specialist Justin Rice. In this episode, we focus on the career of a project professional talking about Justin's earlier experience in aviation and te...