The Project Chatter Podcast

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 not infrastructure? We talk to risk and estimating expert John Hollmann on his views about what makes Infrastructure projects more challenging, as well as the opportunity of technol...

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, including challenges he was facing with health issues, challenges a lot of people on projects face, due to the stresses and pressures of our line of work.  Andrew Wicklund is the owner of PRC Softwar...

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 change the very success of projects.  Professor Anne Bamford OBE is Strategic Director of the Education and Skills for the City of London. Anne has been recognized internatio...

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 #wellbeing on projects.   About Alex James ; Educated as a civil engineer, Alex has 30 years of experience in construction, design, project, and business case management, fortun...

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 this field, Carole Still and Jamie Hannon. Carole is an award-winning International Educator, United Nations Executive Coach, Chartered Manager, Mediator, and NLP Master Practitioner, Carole has worked in...

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 and Dale were fortunate to speak with the creator Walter Lipke and get his take on why this is a useful approach coupled with EVM and other methods to improve time adherence on pro...

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 project underway mainly in central London. Its aim is to provide a high-frequency suburban passenger service crossing London from west to east, to be branded the Elizabeth line, by...

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. Paul has over 20 years of experience in leading and...

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 frustrations as Warren? Listen to this and more as Warren...

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:Recently acknowledged by Forbes Magazine amongst the...

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 Community of Practice? What makes a Community of Practice successful? Find this out and more as we explore what is possible in this episode...

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 this out and more as we explore...

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 what is possible in this episode...

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 we deliver projects? Find this out and more as we explore what is possible in this episode...

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 the way we deliver projects? Find this out and more as we explore what is possible in this episode...

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 capabilities, appetite and behaviours to take full advantage of tech? Find this out and more as we explore what is possible in this episode...

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? With restrictions continuing into 2021, we need new...

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

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 speaking at the UK event. Dr David Hulett takes us through the 6 levels of maturity and provides some fascinating insights from his experiences over the decades. If you're slightly intere...

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. Hezron is a project controls specialist with 17...

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 by discussing people, processes, and tools that might be involved in improving this area of project management.

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, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker shares some handy tips on how to improve communication skills in the project management environment!

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 the hidden or mysterious art of Earned Value Management...

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 management. So sit back, relax and enjoy this episode with your favourite beverage. (Also, a special thanks to Dave Pulford for our t-shirts on this pod.)

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 effective leader.