Behind The Scenes of Transformation

S2 E8: Special French edition! English, Spanish, Arabic versions available on YouTube. Avec Tannguy Le Dantec nous explorons les façons à gérer les projets en France, et surtout les zones où l’on peut s’améliorer en tant que professionnel du changement. Tannguy a plus de 30 ans de métier, en plus d’être coach certifié, ici il nous explique comment reprendre le contrôle sur le nos projets. Voici le...

S2 E7: Part two of my two-part conversation with Fadi Bayoud about Strategic Preparedness. We leverage his insights in the ACE industry for applicability to all organisations where strategy is key. We continue on the following points: [0:13] How can project management professionals make a difference in the creation of a strategic portfolio? [8:20] Lessons learned in the AEC industry [14:58] Final...

S2 E6: This first of two parts with Fadi Bayoud is a deep-dive into the importance of Strategic Preparedness. We leverage his insights in the ACS industry for applicability to all organisations where strategy is key. The two systems which work together, corporate-based and project-based, are investigated in depth. More highlights: [03:08] Is there a problem with strategy? [11:12] Executing the str...

S2 E5: My conversation with Paul Meredith about Digital Transformation Programmes focuses on the difficulty they have with being done properly. Although he is well versed in the the technical aspects of such programmes, Paul focuses here on the key human aspects of complex programmes, without which success remains a dream. Particularly exciting to hear is his recent involvement with the high-stake...

S2 E4: Speaking with Ethan Schwaber on the subject of Strategic Pllanning & Execution, we confront theory with reality. He has built top-performing PMOs and has a track record of driving strategic impact, improving margins and enhancing client and employee satisfaction. Ethan recently co-developed and delivered the PMO Business Practitioner Certification Programme alongside five global PMO exp...

S2 E3: Today I speak with  Demi Anderson  as we go behind the scenes of the  Enterprise PMO – EPMO . Demi has three decades of experience in project, programme, and portfolio management and delivery, spanning a number of industries over four global regions. She has established and led high-impact PMOs and delivered strategic solutions. Demi also serves as a judging committee member for the PMO Glo...

S2 E2: My guest  Adam Jacobi  talks to us about  communication on international projects . Adam is an accomplished interim change director and leadership coach, who is fluent in English, French, German, and Italian. He has been in the business of change for thirty years, in different industries. We go into the subject with the following questions: [3:38] How do you approach communication on intern...

S2 E1: We kick off the second season with  Aina Alive  who talks to us about the  PMO – Project Management Office.  Alina is a strategic advisor in the areas of organisational transformation, high pressure leadership, and strategic delivery. She leads her boutique consultancy BeeAgile, has co-authored books such as The Evolution of the PMO, and Mastering Solution Delivery, and hosts the PMO Commun...

S1 E10: In this episode I speak with Philippe Mathijs who is a distinguished executive coach and leadership consultant, renowned for his transformative approach in cultivating effective leaders and empowering organizations. His expertise encompasses Business, Risk, and IT disciplines. He spent over a decade merging business, coaching, and mentoring, eventually dedicating his life to his passion -...

S1 E9: Here I speak with Richard Overy who was originally destined to become a doctor, but took a year out and accidentally started writing scientific code. This led to him being on the first Computer Science degree course in the UK surrounded by punch cards and ticker tape. A 25-year career in the leisure industry saw Richard take Board responsibility for not only IT but also all the operational...

S1 E8: In this episode I speak with Nataliya Wiedemeyer who is the founder of Graviteams Management Consulting. Nataliya stands for future-ready leadership, innovative business models and engaged teamwork. She is also a certified Project Management Professional, Business Coach, and Prosci Change Practitioner, and has many years of experience working in complex organizational environments in Europe...

S1 E7: My seventh guest is Anara Asylbekova, who has a nearly 20-year career in innovation, generating value-added services and refining the end-user experience on a global scale. She has a rich background in both healthcare and fintech, exemplifying versatility and strategic acumen. We talk about how a project management mindset canprovide benefits, and why soft skills should be the focus. Buildi...

S1 E6: My sixth guest is Monica Mahi Matthijs, who has been working in the area of project and change management for 20 years. After roles as systems analyst, business analyst, and consultant, she moved into programme management. She has worked at companies such as Ernst& Young, Deloitte, RBS, EDF, and Al-Futtaim. Our conversation covers the journey that the team needs to be taken on, narrativ...

S1 E5: My fifth guest is Zam Kaderkutty, who has over 30 years’experience on major transformational programmes for both private and public sector clients. He started out in software engineering and then realized he enjoyed being the project manager, so decided to make a career out of it. He has worked at Serco, Fujitsu, and Computacenter. Join us on a reflection of the Project Management professio...

S1 E4b: My fourth guest is Chris O’Connor, who has more than 30 years of experience leading teams of all sizes in finance, technology enablement, and professional services business units. He has been active in the US Army, KPMG Consulting, BearingPoint, and BoozAllenHamilton, and today is principal consultant at Change Smith which focuses on organisational change. Join us as we discuss capable yet...

S1 E4a: My fourth guest is Chris O’Connor, who has more than 30 years of experience leading teams of all sizes in finance, technology enablement, and professional services business units. He has been active in the US Army, KPMG Consulting, BearingPoint, and BoozAllenHamilton, and today is principal consultant at Change Smith which focuses on organisational change. Join us as we discuss capable yet...

S1 E3: My third guest is Martin Goff, who has over 20 years' experience on banking, media, and telecoms projects. He started out in software engineering, then realised that project management would be a better fit, so obtained PRINCE2 qualification. He was at Fujitsu for many years and today acts principally as a Senior Program Manager. Join us on a reflection of the project management profess...

S1 E2: My second guest is Serge Garazi, who has worked over 20 years in banking and FinTech, as "IT for Business". He graduated from Swiss Institute of Technology and Rotterdam School of Management, and was at UBS, Julius Bär, BNP Paribas, ABN Amro and Rothschild. He is the founder of POCMa which provides large-enterprise skills to small and medium-sized companies, in the areas of projec...

S1 E1: My first guest is Mi Sook Park who has over 30 years' experience in projects. She is PMP and Lean Six Sigma certified, and started working at Ikea before moving on to ABB and NKT. In addition to focusing on quality, she is very keen on culture and competence management, and currently looking at digitalizing and communicating corporate culture. She recently started her own consulting com...