Podcasts by The Project Chatter Podcast

S7E173: The future of Project Management with Cameron Mills from 2023-12-03T14:06

In this episode Val gets the studio to himself to talk with Cameron Mills about the fundamentals and the future project controls.

A Project Controls expert with over 27 years...

S7E172: Gamification of Risk Management with Charlotte Candy from 2023-11-30T13:42:30

In this episode the lads talk to Charlotte Candy about gamification of Risk Management.

Charlotte Candy leads a team of 20 risk managers within the UK at AECOM. She is a certified IRM Fe...

S7E171: Enhancing risk maturity in your operating environment with Colin McCorery & Jessie Schilling from 2023-11-05T13:13:58

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.

S7E170: Building with Conscience - Cement's Eco Dilemma with Eoin Condren from 2023-10-19T14:32:20

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 o...

S7E169: Keeping It (Projects) Simple with Paul Tucker from 2023-10-08T11:38:42

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 complic...

S7E168: Barriers to Tech adoption in construction with Sarah Crawley from 2023-10-02T04:45:54

In this episode the boys talk to Sarah Crawley about the barriers to technology adoption on construction projects. Organisations play a really big part in the sense of they need to recognise that t...

S7E167: newPM - Human-centric data-driven project delivery with Donnie MacNicol and Jonathan Norman from 2023-08-30T20:32:35

In this episode the fellas talk about the role and future of the newPM and explore how Project Managers will move toward a data-centric project environment and just what does that men for projec...

S7E166: The challenges of Project Managing CBTC Technology on Brownfield Railways with Joe Little from 2023-08-14T12:51:59

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. Un...

S7E165: Projects in Post Production with Rob Farris from 2023-07-21T06:39:35

In this episode, Dale and Val talk to Rob about the hidden methods, approaches and systems of a post-production world. Whilst it's not our normal 'bread and butter' the amazing world of production ...

S7E164: Swimming against the tide The Next Gen PMO with Rupert Taylor from 2023-07-02T12:27:39

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. ...

S7E163: Making Time for Strategy with Richard Medcalf from 2023-06-18T22:13:46

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 ...

S7E162: AI Revolution - Transforming Project Delivery for the Future with Greg Lawton from 2023-06-07T02:58:46

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....

S7E161:Planning in the Age of AI: Evolving Skills and Competencies for Project Professionals with Michael Lepage & Chirag Shah from 2023-05-26T12:36:16

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 ...

*Bitesize* S7E160: EVA28 Bridging the Knowing Doing Gap with the Controls to Take Back Control from 2023-05-14T23:00

In this episode Dale speaks to Steve Wake, Christine McLean and Eddie Obeng to bring you a bitesize episode from the EVA28 conference. The key themes emerging from the various presenters were on ho...

S7E159: AI ChatGPT - Ethics, Innovation & Evolution with Val, Dale & Martin from 2023-05-05T05:47:25

In this episode, Dale, Martin and Val explore the hype and ethics of such technology as Chat GPT. How can we use this for leveraging in projects, or are we all doomed? We explore the exciting ti...

S7E158: Planning Projects: Past, Present & Future with Micah Piippo from 2023-04-17T18:57:56

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 performe...

S7E157:Streamlining Operations with Agile Controls: The Key to Business-As-Usual Performance with Ellen Mellington from 2023-04-06T15:39:26

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 E...

S7E156: Navigating the Project Control Landscape: A Journey Through the Decades and Beyond with Shane Forth from 2023-03-25T07:52:27

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 P...

S7E155: Project Controls and Systems Thinking on Heavy Rail with Hezron Ricketts from 2023-03-06T10:25:05

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 ...

S7E154: EQ, IQ, and MQ: Unlocking Essential Skills with ACostE President Christine McLean from 2023-02-19T22:46:38

In this week’s pod, we were joined by Christine McLean to discuss EQ, IQ, and MQ: Unlocking the Power of Softer Skills Christine is the newly elected president of the ACostE, the professional home ...

S7E153: AI in Project Controls: Separating Fact from Fiction with Alan Mosca from 2023-02-05T10:48:48

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, resea...

S7E152: Maximising efficiency with NEC cross-functional processes with Jordan Cannon & Jeff Quantrill from 2023-01-23T12:30:54

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 wi...

S7E151: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence and Stress management with Susanne Madsen from 2023-01-09T11:38:48

In this episode Dale and Val talk with Susanne Madsen about the value of leadership, the skills and tactics for successful emotional intelligence, as well as how to navigate stress in the post C...

S6E150: Project Controls in Design & Engineering stages with Paul Waskett from 2022-12-30T14:30:03

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 t...

S6E149: Five Levers for Change with Tony Welch from 2022-12-27T18:43:33

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 ...

S6E148: We're rubbish at promoting the Project profession with Paul Goodge from 2022-12-19T21:06:25

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 ...

S6E147: Common mistakes that cause avoidable delays and cost over-runs with Dr Alan Barnard from 2022-12-13T10:48:53

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 scient...

S6E146: AI in Infrastructure and how it is going to change our cities with Rita Arrigo from 2022-11-27T11:12:33

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Rita Arrigo to discuss AI in Infrastructure and how it is going to change our cities.As a natural storyteller excited by the opportunities the tech world brings, ...

S6E145: Why building cycling cities are so important with Chris Bruntlett from 2022-11-24T10:13:47

In this episode Val and special co-host Joseph Ballouz talk about connecting and shaping cities with bike and placemaking enthusiast Chris Bruntlett.

Chris Bruntlett is Marketin...

S6E144: Unlocking Productivity from the Hard Hat Movement with Will Woodhead from 2022-11-20T08:48:58

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 ove...

S6E143: Culture, Whisky & Whine with Colin D Ellis from 2022-11-10T12:00:43

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...

S6E142: Alliance Contracting and Critical Chain Synergies with Ian Heptinstall from 2022-11-06T23:43:06

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 acros...

S6E141: The Story Catchers - Capturing & Analysing stories with Susan Rooney-Harding from 2022-10-31T02:05:28

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...

S6E140: SPECIAL EDITION - EVA27 - Project Performance in Turbulent Times curated by Steve Wake from 2022-10-27T14:39:23

In this episode, Dale is joined by Marco Frisenda and Jo Lucas as guest hosts to speak with Steve Wake and some of the presenters from EVA27 about Project Performance in Turbulent Times!

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S6E139: The Post-Pandemic Job Market in Projects with Chirag Shah from 2022-10-23T19:41:42

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...

S6E138: Managing the inhibitors to effective Project Controls with Dr Yakubu Olawale from 2022-10-16T11:12:48

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 fa...

S6E137: Is Quantity Surveying a Dying profession? & Alliance Contracts with Brendan Robinson from 2022-10-10T21:14:03

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Brendan Robinson to discuss whether Quantity Surveying is a dying profession. We also discussed Alliance Contracts.Brendan is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Ex...

S6E136: Why Leadership is an Important Skill for Project Controls with Georgie Alderson-Slater & Vikki Rooney from 2022-10-02T22:08:29

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 trainin...

S6E135: Embodied Carbon and Transformation with James Bowles and Jo Lucas from 2022-09-27T23:40:07

In this episode, Dale and Val talk to James and Jo about Zero and the embodied carbon movement to reduce the negative carbon impact the construction industry is having on the current and future cli...

S6E134: Does AI & Machine Learning really make a difference with Alan Mosca from 2022-09-18T11:13

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 ...

S6E133: Why construction software sucks with Jason Lancini from 2022-09-12T15:34:55

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 con...

S6E132: Best Value Performance Management and Palms Up Approaches with Richard Plumery from 2022-09-05T02:54:16

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 cred...

S6E131: Ninja Moves on Projects with Dr Tammy Watchorn from 2022-08-21T22:30:19

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...

S6E130: Digital Engineering in Construction, Why It Matters with Mathilde Roubille from 2022-08-14T23:32:21

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Mathilde Roubille to talk about Digital Engineering in Construction.
Mathilde is a consultant with strong experience in embedding digital engineering (includi...

S6E129: Takt Planning on Construction Projects with Spencer Easton from 2022-08-09T11:49:45

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 LeanT...

S6E128: Creating Value from Adapting Agility to Project Management with Adrian Pyne from 2022-07-31T09:26:23

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 ...

S6E127: The Future of Planning with Ed Van Der Tak from 2022-07-24T22:59:40

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 vari...

S6E126: Project Hack15: An Approach to effective Risk Management with Russell Willis & Johnny Hepworth from 2022-07-10T11:33:32

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+ ...

S5E125: Social Value and Key Project ROI Criteria with Dr Alexia Nalewaik from 2022-07-05T16:30:36

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...

S5E124: Time Location charting for Linear Projects with Santosh Bhat from 2022-06-26T12:31:14

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 a...

S5E123: The Philosophy of Project Management: 2nd Innings with Paul Goodge & Warren Beardall from 2022-06-13T09:54:57

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 Cha...

S5E122: Data Design & behavioural Intelligence for Social Purpose and ESG with Kate McAlpine from 2022-06-05T12:49:17

In this episode Val and our special host guest Jo Lucas, go down the rabbit hole with Kate on many subjects related to her studies and fantastic work to help communities through informal network...

S5E121: Turn your Schedule into an Effective Communication Tool with Bojan Tasevski from 2022-05-29T10:30:53

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 ...

S5E120: Silent Discussions: Professional Collaboration with Al Simmonite & Alexander Shakespeare from 2022-05-23T00:28:54

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 pr...

S5E119: When Governance is Too Much with Bahar Maghsoudi from 2022-05-15T11:47:28

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 fantast...

S5E118: Hexi Approach and What it Means to the Cynefin Framework with Dave Snowden from 2022-05-08T14:22:11

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 ...

S5E117: Career challenges, opportunities and trends - a student's perspective with Magnus Olsen from 2022-05-01T10:00:39

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, ha...

S5E116: Achieving High-Performance Teamwork and Greater Success with Nick Fewings from 2022-04-27T10:11:57

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Nick Fewings to discuss achieving high-performance teamwork and greater success. Nick Fewings, Director of Ngagementworks, calls ...

S5E115: Moving the Needle - The Project Data Analytics Hackathons with Martin Paver from 2022-04-17T09:22:13

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 tha...

S5E114: The Spiritual Project Manager with Ines Lopes from 2022-04-10T12:49:55

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 com...

S5E113: Organisational Agility as a Strategic Imperative with Tim Creasey from 2022-04-03T11:36:47

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Tim Creasey to discuss Organisational Agility as a Strategic Imperative.
Tim Creasey is Prosci’s Chief Innovation Officer and a globally ...

S5E112: Project forecasting is a "wicked problem" with Dr Dan Patterson from 2022-03-28T08:05:38

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 c...

S5E111: Special Edition - the presenters of EVA26 curated by Steve Wake from 2022-03-20T08:04:08

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 en...

S5E110: The Boston Tidal Barrier with Adam Robinson from 2022-03-13T11:02:38

S5E109: Enabling early careers in Project Controls with Michelle Banner & Johnny Shepherd from 2022-03-08T13:41:06

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 ...

S5E108: The Project Controls & Benefits Management Standard with Steve Wake from 2022-02-27T10:58:12

S5E107: Gardeners Not Mechanics: How to cultivate lasting change with Gary Lloyd from 2022-02-21T11:21:28

S5E106: Risk in endurance events & the relevance to construction with Richard Newey from 2022-02-13T09:33:56

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 thro...

S5E105: Productivity, Prioritisation & Focus with Nigel Creaser from 2022-02-06T10:49:28

In this week’s pod, we welcomed Nigel Creaser to discuss Productivity, Prioritisation, and Focus. 
Nigel is a Project Mana...

S5E104: The Problem with NEC contracts with Glenn Hide from 2022-01-30T10:54:21

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 cha...

S5E103: The Project Economy with Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez from 2022-01-23T09:50:29

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 beco...

S5E102: Program and Project Controls - the ghosts of past, present and future with Aidhean Camson from 2022-01-16T19:39:40

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 inte...

S5E101: Can technology really improve project delivery? with Greg Lawton from 2022-01-11T22:01:27

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 (...

S4E100: Talking Transport Projects with COO Magda Robertson from 2021-12-20T08:05:15

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...

S4E99: The Philosophy of Project Management with Paul Goodge & Warren Beardall from 2021-12-12T09:17:59

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 ...

S4E98: Can Blockchain improve Project Delivery with Fred Schebesta from 2021-12-05T10:25:31

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,...

S4E97: Busting Earned Value Management myths with Richard Logue from 2021-11-28T19:42:43

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 ...

S4E96: Competency-based training, benchmarking with Dr. Paul Giammalvo & Yani Suratman from 2021-11-21T11:05:43

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 Tech...

S4E95: Digital Transformation and the differences between PMO and PM with Dr Harris Apostolopolos from 2021-11-14T11:02:05

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 ...

S4E94: Change, Leadership and Inspiration with Matt Levy from 2021-11-07T11:09:06

In this episode, Dale and Val speak with Matt Levy about his life and experiences leading to him becoming a world champion in life and in projects. This show we delve more into the habits, inspi...

S4E93: High Performance & Resilience in projects with Dominic Siow from 2021-10-31T17:00

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 empowerin...

S4E92: Rewilding Organisations & Minimal Interference approach to change with Jo Lucas from 2021-10-24T19:00

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 cre...

S4E91: The Art of Complex Change Management with Donnie MacNicol from 2021-10-17T17:44:43

In this week’s pod we welcomed Donnie MacNicol to talk about the art of complex change management.

Donnie is the founder of Team Animation which works across multiple sectors energising l...

S4E90: PMO and the Global Alliance with Americo Pinto from 2021-10-10T09:16:34

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 ...

S4E89: Effective stakeholder engagement with Elizabeth Harrin from 2021-10-03T15:00

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 an...

S4E88: How to get the best out of your PMO with Lindsay Scott & Eileen Roden from 2021-09-26T14:00

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 ...

S4E87: Why Independent Project Assurance is Important with Lorraine Humphrey from 2021-09-19T11:01:46

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 sh...

S487: Why Independent Project Assurance is Important with Lorraine Humphrey from 2021-09-19T11:01:46

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 (T...

S4E86: Making law work for the construction & engineering industry with Sarah Schutte from 2021-09-12T11:16:59

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 ...

S4E85: Delivering Perfect Projects and Why We Make a Mess of Them with Prof. Eddie Obeng from 2021-09-05T09:16:33

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...

S4E85: Delivering Engaging Projects and Why We Make a Mess of Them with Prof. Eddie Obeng from 2021-09-05T09:16:33

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 Ghan...

S4E84: The Future of Project Management Technology with Dr Dan Patterson from 2021-08-29T10:48:35

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) - gettin...

S4E83: Project management under conditions of inherent uncertainty with Dave Snowden from 2021-08-22T10:03:43

In this episode, the lads talk to Dave Snowden about his experience and depth of understanding in the fields of knowledge management a...

S4E82: Why Good Project Planners are like Gold Dust with Sunchana Johnston from 2021-08-15T13:32:15

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.  Originall...

S4E81: A deep dive into Change Management with Tim Creasey from 2021-08-08T12:33:45

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 Innov...

S4E80: The Positive Project Manager, Lean & Six Sigma with Kasper Dixon from 2021-08-01T12:00

This episode is proudly brought to you by PlanAcademy.com, JustDo.com, and InEight.com...

S4E79: Why Schedule Quality Matters with Martin Murphy from 2021-07-25T11:01

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 parti...

S4E78: The Launch of the 2021 Integrated Project Controls & Digital Insights report with Bryn Lockett & Adam Kingsbury from 2021-07-18T10:52:40

This episode is proudly brought to you by PlanAcademy.com, JustDo.com, and InEight.com...

S4E77: The 4 Moves in the VUCA World of Projects with Debbie Seunarayan from 2021-07-11T11:36:33

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 nav...

S4E76: How to Sustainably Implement 4D Planning with Kristina Henkai from 2021-07-04T12:00:52

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 dem...

S3E75: Season 3 Best Podcast Picks and Season Finale! from 2021-06-27T23:36:17

In this episode, Dale and Val take a trip in time and discuss the most impactful and their best bits from season 3 of the Project Chatter Podcast. They talk about the topics, guests and some new...

S3E74: Capability Partnering, Learning and Application with Michael Chachaty from 2021-06-20T08:25:18

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 ...

S3E73: What Responsible Project Management is with Dr Karen Thompson, Dr Nigel L. Williams & Dave Corbin from 2021-06-14T00:06:10

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. 

S3E72: Dealing with Organisational Change when implementing Project Systems with James Crowell from 2021-06-06T14:10:45

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 s...

S3E71: How Adaptive Project Management Improves Projects with Gary Wong & Hendrik Lourens from 2021-05-29T07:16:07

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 Loure...

S3E70: Infrastructure Cost Overruns and How to Avoid Them with John Hollmann from 2021-05-23T13:47:10

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 ...

S3E69: A Personal Story from PERTMaster's History with Andrew Wicklund from 2021-05-18T21:14:25

In this episode Dale and Val talk about the software PERTmaster, its origins, features and its progression with Andrew Wicklund. Andrew shares his personal account of his journey with PERTmaster...

S3E68: Emphasising Fusion Skills on Projects with Anne Bamford & Steve Wake from 2021-05-09T12:46:59

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, tra...

S3E67: Resource & Effort Management Theorem with Alex James from 2021-05-02T10:29:54

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 eff...

S3E66: Utilising Fusion Skills on Projects with Carole Still & Jamie Hannon from 2021-04-25T12:11:17

In this episode, Dale and Val talk about skills from other professions and how the application of fusing new skills could provide improved ways to manage projects. We're joined by two experts in th...

S3E65: Earned Schedule with creator Walter Lipke from 2021-04-19T02:56:52

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 calle...

S3E64: Crossrail in Review & Systems with Nat Moyes and Richard Palczynski from 2021-04-11T19:04:17

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...

S3E63: Everything you need to know about Change Management with Paul Major from 2021-04-05T02:00

In this episode, Val and Dale get super geeky about change, psychology and people. Change is all around us and one of the key challenges when delivering a project. We're joined today by Paul Major....

S3E62: Top project frustrations and continuous self-improvement with Warren Beardall from 2021-03-28T08:00

In this episode, Dale and Val talk with Warren Beardall about his top project frustrations and continuous self-improvement. Have you thought about resetting your career? Do you share the same frust...

S3E61: NASA Projects with Kenneth Harris II from 2021-03-21T10:00

In this episode, Dale and Val talk with Kenny Harris about his experience joining and working in the engineering and project space on some spectacular and cutting-edge NASA projects. Kenny's Bio:Re...

S3E60: How to take advantage of Project Management Communities of Practice with Jonathan Norman from 2021-03-14T11:00

In this episode, Dale & Val talk to Jonathan Norman about "How to take advantage of Project Management Communities of Practice". What is a Community of Practice? Why should you join or form a Com...

S3E59: Ideas to improve your Scheduling Innovation with Steve Moore from 2021-03-07T10:00

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...

S3E58: Why CPM fails and what comes next with Dimi Farmakis from 2021-02-28T13:00

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 a...

S3E57: What Critical Thinking means for your project with Dr Alexia Nalewaik from 2021-02-21T09:00

In this episode, Dale & Val talk to Dr Alexia Nalewaik about "What Critical Thinking means for your project". Do we understand what Critical Thinking is? How will Critical Thinking improve the way...

S3E56: Why we need a Project Data Analytics Task Force with Martin Paver from 2021-02-14T14:00

In this episode, Dale & Val talk to Martin Paver about "Why we need a Project Data Analytics Task Force". Are we ready for a Project Controls revolution? How will Project Data Analytics transform ...

S3E55: How Technology is driving Next-Gen Project Risk Management with Michael Lepage & Nate St. John from 2021-02-07T11:00

In this episode, Dale & Val talk to Michael Lepage & Nate St. John about "How Technology is driving Next-Gen Project Risk Management". Are we ready for advanced technology? Do we have the capabili...

S3E54: Be an Effective Virtual Project Manager with CTO Joe Zobkiw from 2021-01-31T01:00

In this episode, Dale & Val talk to CTO Joe Zobkiw about how to be an effective hands-on virtual project manager. COVID has changed our roles and lives forever, but what does this mean on projects?...

S3E53: What Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Project Leadership really means with IJ Samuel & Amal Khawaja from 2021-01-23T11:00

In this episode, Dale & Val talk to IJ Samuel and Amal Khawaja about What Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Project Leadership really means! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/proje...

S3E52: 6 Maturity Levels of Risk Analysis you need to know with Dr David Hulett from 2021-01-16T12:00

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....

S3E51: Project Controls Evolution & Attracting Talent with Niall Faris, Simon Taylor & Hezron Ricketts from 2021-01-10T13:00

In this episode, Dale & Val talk to Niall Faris, Simon Taylor and Hezron Ricketts about the value of Project Controls and why people, technology and talent are important to the journey of projects....

S2E50: How can Lessons Learned improve projects?? from 2020-12-22T21:00

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...

S2E49: Project Communication Skills with Professional Speaker Vinh Giang from 2020-12-12T07:00

In this episode, Dale and Val talk to Vinh Giang about Communication Skills and how to play your voice using the rate of speech, volume, melody, tonality, and the "pause"! Listen as this magician, ...

S2E48: Earned Value Management with expert Steve Wake from 2020-12-06T20:00

In this episode, Dale and Val talk to Steve Wake about Earned Value and get an insight into Steve's experience on all things EV related. If you're learning or looking for resources pertaining to th...

S2E47: Simplicity & Complexity with Paul Goodge & Al Simmonite from 2020-11-27T21:00

In this episode Dale and Val talk with Al Simmonite and Paul Goodge about simplicity and complexity in projects! Paul and Al hold so much experience, knowledge and wisdom in leadership and project ...

S2E46: Leadership & Culture with award-winning authors Karin Hurt and David Dye from 2020-11-21T12:00

In this episode Dale and Val talk with Karin Hurt and David Dye about Leadership and Culture. Listen as Karin and David share their insights, statistics, and tips on how to become a better and more...

S2E45: Project Controls Survey & BIM with Bryn Lockett from 2020-11-15T09:00

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...

S2E44: Systems Engineering vs. Project Management with Tim Acland from 2020-11-08T07:00

In this episode, Val and Dale talk to  Tim Acland about the value of systems engineering as well as the challenges it faces when integrating various technical components with clashing methodologies...

S2E43: The Digital Project Manager with Ben Aston from 2020-10-31T09:00

In this episode, Val and Dale talk with Ben Aston about Digital Project Management & Agile Project Management. We dive into Scrum, Kanban and a few other methodologies! Ben Aston is a digital pro...

S2E42: A Career in Projects with Justin Rice from 2020-10-25T09:00

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 experi...

S2E41: Leadership in Project Management hosted by Siiry Pingali from 2020-10-16T18:00

In this episode, we hand the reigns to our Marketing guru Siiry Pingali who puts Val and Dale in the hot seats to pick their brains and get some insight into their experiences about Leadership in P...

S2E40: Model-based Planning (aka 4D Modelling) with James Bowles, Chris Needham & DJ Gibbs from 2020-10-12T05:00

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 pro...

S2E39: The Good and the Bad of PMO's with Professor Marco Frisenda from 2020-10-04T12:00

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 Engi...

S2E38: Machine Learning on Project Plans with Dev Amratia & Toby Buchanan from 2020-09-26T09:00

In this episode Dale and Val talk with Dev Amratia & Toby Buchanan to discuss Machine Learning and how it improves project decision making! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project...

S2E37: Project Controls Expo with Founder Anil Godhawale from 2020-09-20T09:00

In this episode Dale and Val talk with ProjCon Group founder and director Anil Godhawale. We talk about the upcoming Projet Controls Expo's and how project controls will fair in the new world post-...

S2E36: Why Schedules Always Fail & the Value of Time with Simon White from 2020-09-13T08:00

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...

S2E35: The Project Culture Fix with best selling author Colin D Ellis from 2020-09-05T05:00

In this episode, we talk to the passionate Colin D Ellis about one of his books and best sellers Culture Fix - How to create a great place to work, and the importance of culture to project professi...

S2E34: Courage & The Art of Story Telling with Diana Nguyen from 2020-08-28T21:00

In this episode we speak to Tedx Speaker Diana Nguyen about courage, resilience and the art of story telling amongst many other topics!With 15 years in the TV, film and standup comedy scene, Diana ...

S2E33: Big Data, AI, Machine Learning with Dr Dan Patterson from 2020-08-22T14:00

In this episode we talk to Dr Dan Patterson about Invention and Innovation. Dr. Dan Patterson is the Chief Design Officer at InEight. In 2018, InEight acquired BASIS, which Dan founded, and he beca...

S2E32: JustDo and Online Task Management with Steven Gurevitz from 2020-08-19T00:00

In this episode, we talk to task guru Steven about task management and how it can be used to move away from traditional forms of communication such as email and excel on projects. Task management i...

S2E31: NEC Contracts with Glenn Hide from 2020-08-14T10:00

In this episode, we get into some of the nitty-gritty of NEC Contracts with NEC expert Glenn Hide!Wikipedia: "The New Engineering Contract (NEC), or NEC Engineering and Construction Contract, is a ...

S2E30: Expert Panel Debate on Critical Path Method and AI automation from 2020-08-09T11:00

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 ...

S2E29: People, Process and Tools with Nat Moyes from Deltek from 2020-07-25T18:00

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...

S2E28: Largest Infrastructure Program in Australia - NBN Co - talking with their PMO from 2020-07-19T11:00

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 si...

S2E27: The DNA of Strategy Execution for Project Management & PMO with Jack Duggal from 2020-07-12T05:00

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 decodi...

S2E26: Working with Change & The Data Experience with Michele Martin from 2020-07-05T21:00

In this episode we talk about the importance of data not only in projects but in business, the value of having change agents, and why so many resist technology. We discuss this with the co-founder ...

S1E25: Season 1 Wrap Up! from 2020-06-30T20:00

We look back on our debut season and talk about the journey on Project Chatter Podcast. We remind ourselves and listeners about our "why" and give a best bits "highlights reel" of the season before...

S1E24: Recruitment, Current Job Markets, Interview Preparation & Future of Project Controls with Chirag Shah from 2020-06-27T13:00

In this episode Dale and Val talk to Chirag Shah about the current and future job market post-COVID-19 plus good advice on how to prepare your resume and for interviews. There's a lot packed into t...

S1E23: Work in Projects Abroad & Project Success with AACE NSW Chair Alberto Sanchez from 2020-06-19T21:00

In this episode we get up close and personal with Alberto Sanchez. We talk not only about his hugely successful international career in projects, but why projects fail, how you get project alignmen...

S1E22: Rail Projects, Pressure & Beers with Martin Curristan and Craig Paterson from 2020-06-13T20:00

Rail Projects, Pressure & Beers with Martin Curristan and Craig Paterson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-chatter-podcast/message

S1E21: P3M, Adaptive Leadership and Delivery Techniques with Paul Goodge from 2020-06-05T21:00

Episode #21 P3M, Adaptive Leadership and Delivering Techniques with Paul Goodge --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-chatter-podcast/message

S1E20: Primavera & Online Learning with Plan Academy Founder Michael Lepage from 2020-05-30T09:00

We meet with Plan Academy founder Michael LePage and talk about Primavera P6, Online learning and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-chatter-podcast/message

S1E19: Women in Leadership Roles & Work Life Balance with Caroline Paterson from 2020-05-22T21:00

In this episode we're joined by the creative leader Caroline Paterson. We talk about all sorts in this pod! How does one pursue a career and manage a marriage and child. It's hard enough, but when ...

S1E18: Project Planning and Global PMO's with Professor Marco Frisenda from 2020-05-17T08:00

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...

S1E17: AIPM Presentation 'Disrupting PMO' presented by Val Matthews (bonus episode) from 2020-05-12T02:00

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...

S1E16: Women in Engineering with Holly Pattison from 2020-05-08T13:00

In this episode Dale and Val talk about women in Engineering, promoting diversity in the workplace, and what it takes to be a technical leader, encouraging women in STEM and much more! Our guest is...

S1E15: Talking Engineering, Mentoring and Leadership with Andy Morgan from 2020-05-02T01:00

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 fo...

S1E14: Risk Management on Projects with Risk Expert Paul Mancktelow from 2020-04-24T22:00

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, inclu...

S1E13: Leadership and Culture with Al Simmonite from 2020-04-17T22:00

It's our pleasure to be speaking with Al Simmonite, Managing Director at The Advance Consulting in the UK. In this episode, Al shares his views on Programme delivery, culture and leadership and wha...

S1E12: FinTech & Start Up Projects with COO Tim Rudman from 2020-04-10T22:00

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. Enj...

S1E11: COVID-19 Project Communication Tools from 2020-04-07T22:00

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. Enj...

S1E10: A career in PMO (& debating!): Dale Foong from 2020-04-07T08:00

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. Enj...

S1E9: PMO 2020 Predictions - By Dale (Bonus episode) from 2020-02-15T02:00

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. Enj...

S1E8: PMO Career Progression Part 2 of 2 from 2020-02-02T13:00

Drive your PMO career the way you want to --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-chatter-podcast/message

S1E7: PMO Career Progression Part 1 of 2 from 2020-01-30T10:00

PMO Career Progression and What it takes to be great --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-chatter-podcast/message

S1E6: Heathrow & Crossrail with Robert Moller & Chulu Kamalondo from 2020-01-20T12:00

PMO, beers, Project Controls Team, Heathrow Project, Crossrail Project --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-chatter-podcast/message

S1E5: What is Project Controls? (Bonus episode) from 2019-12-19T10:00

PMO, project management office, project controls, project systems --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-chatter-podcast/message

S1E4: Val Matthews: A Career Journey from 2019-12-03T13:00

PMO Careers are wildly competitive, so learning about others journey's may enlighten yours. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-chatter-podcast/message

S1E3: Why Resource or Cost Load Schedules? from 2019-11-22T12:00

Resource and Cost Loading Schedules --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-chatter-podcast/message

S1E2: Talkin' bout PMO (why podcast & what is PMO about?) from 2019-11-12T08:00

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. Enj...

S1E1: The Attitude Toward PMO from 2019-11-01T11:00

PMO, project behaviour, attitude, project communication --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-chatter-podcast/message

S1E00 - Why we wanted to build the Project Chatter Podcast from 2019-10-10T04:00

Welcome to Project Chatter Podcast - Trailer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-chatter-podcast/message