The Project Chatter Podcast

Dec 10 2024 191 ep. 73 mins 27
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Welcome to Project Chatter,  the podcast where project professionals, specialists and experts from various sectors talk about the latest trends in project management and PMO. Listen to Val and Dale as they talk about tried and tested best practices and share their unfiltered thoughts about the industry. Whether you're here to learn how to progress your career, improve your project controls skills, or just want to hear an Aussie and South African rant about projects, then you've come to the right place. Welcome to the Project Chatter Podcast, with your hosts Dale Foong and Val Matthews.

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S8E190: When to use Reference Class Forecasting and when NOT to with Ian Heptinstall

Dec 10 2024 81 mins  
In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Val Matthews and Ian discuss various aspects of project management, emphasizing the importance of language, learning from past experiences, and the role of technology. They explore the concept of reference class forecasting, the evolution of project management practices, and the significance of mentorship. The conversation also touche

S8E189: Using change ninja skills to manage your life with Tammy Watchorn

Dec 02 2024 62 mins  
In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Val Matthews speaks with Dr. Tammy Watchhorn about the intersection of change management, emotional intelligence, and neuroscience. They explore how emotions influence our reactions and responses in high-pressure environments, the importance of mental health awareness in project management, and practical tools for managing change. Tam

S8E188: The Pros & Cons of Professional Institutions & Associations with Adam Boddison

Nov 26 2024 79 mins  
In this episode, the conversation revolves around the role of professional bodies in project management, particularly focusing on the APM (Association for Project Management). Adam Boddison, the CEO of APM, discusses the importance of community engagement, the challenges faced by the project management profession, and the impact of AI on the industry. The discussion also touches on

S8E187: Goal Setting with Clement Kwegyir-Afful

Jul 08 2024 74 mins  
In this pod the lads have a conversation that explores the topic of goal setting and its importance in personal and professional development. The guest, Clement Kwegyir-Afful, shares his journey of discovering his purpose and passion for helping others achieve their goals. He emphasizes the need for a strong why and belief system, as well as the importance of setting process goals

S8E186: Strategic Misrepresentation with Roger Garrini

Jun 23 2024 73 mins  
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 purposes. It often occurs in bids and tenders, where the desire to win the project leads to telling the customer what they want to hear, even if it's not entirely

S8E185: The Benefits of Diverse Teams in Problem-Solving with Richard Bendall-Jones

Jun 18 2024 76 mins  
In this episode Dale flies solo explores with Richard the importance of diversity and inclusion in organisations and how to approach it effectively. It highlights the pitfalls of mandatory diversity training and the damaging nature of statements like 'I don't see gender or race.' The speakers discuss the need for humility, challenging the status quo, and creating a psyc

S8E184: Carbon, Cash, and Machines with Andrew Langridge

May 25 2024 71 mins  
In this episode, the hosts and guest Andrew Langridge discuss the importance of estimating and tracking carbon in construction projects. Andrew shares his background in estimating and explains the challenges and complexities of estimating carbon. He emphasizes the need for accurate data and tools to estimate carbon and suggests that legislation is necessary to drive change. The con

S8E183: Applied AI for beginners to pros with Vicky Emerson

May 05 2024 65 mins  
In this episode, Dale and Martin welcome Victoria Emerson, a seasoned teacher with a passion for technology and AI. Victoria shares her career journey, from being inspired by an assessor during an apprenticeship to becoming a teacher and curriculum developer. She emphasizes the importance of starting with the basics in technology and AI, such as computer science and understanding a

S8E182: What is all this AI fuss about? - Tim Creasey

Apr 16 2024 76 mins  
SummaryIn this episode, Dale, Marco, and Tim discuss the impact of AI on change management. They explore the different facets of AI, particularly large language models, and how they can be used to improve communication, automate tasks, and analyze data. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities of using AI in project management and the importance of prompt engineering and

S8E181: Antifragile Projects with Georgia Stillwell

Mar 22 2024 61 mins  
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 fascination with master planning in cities to her experience in risk management and construction technology. She explains the concept of anti-fragile projects, which are