The Core of It

Industry jargon and complex documentation structures can often be a barrier to efficient project delivery. In Episode 5 of The Core of It , Ami Griffiths and Sonya Hargreaves break down the ‘alphabet soup’ of project management. From understanding the hierarchy of high-level policies down to specific work instructions, to decoding common acronyms like RFI, NCR, and VAR, this episode provides a roa...

How do you manage a project that spans 1,000 kilometres or a business that owns assets in both the Sunshine Coast, Australia and Dubai? Episode 4 of The Core of It explores the unique complexities of Geographically Dispersed Assets . Ami Griffiths and Sonya Hargreaves share their experiences in managing massive infrastructure projects, including remote pipelines and large-scale upgrades. They disc...

In Episode 3 of The Core of It , Senior Document Controller Ami Griffiths and Project Manager Sonya Hargreaves discuss the critical role of training in project delivery. Whether it’s onboarding junior staff or aligning external contractors with client-specific procedures, a robust training strategy is essential for maintaining a "source of truth." The team explores the shift from traditional ‘poin...

As projects grow in scale and complexity, the need for data to flow seamlessly between organisations becomes paramount. In Episode 2 of The Core of It , Senior Document Controller Ami Griffiths and Project Manager Sonya Hargreaves take a deep dive into Integrated Document Management Systems (IDMS) . They discuss the common challenges of transitioning between systems mid-project, the vital importan...

Welcome to the debut episode of The Core of It , a podcast by Core Project Advisory dedicated to the tools, approaches, and insights that drive successful project delivery. In this episode, Senior Document Controller Ami Griffiths and Project Manager Sonya Hargreaves demystify the often-misunderstood world of Document Control. Far from being a simple administrative task, Document Control is the "q...