
The Project Chatter Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Jan 10, 2021 • 1h 9min
S3E51: Project Controls Evolution & Attracting Talent with Niall Faris, Simon Taylor & Hezron Ricketts
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...

Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 9min
S2E50: How can Lessons Learned improve projects??
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.

Dec 12, 2020 • 1h 9min
S2E49: The Importance of Communication with Vinh Giang
Vinh Giang, a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and magician, shares his insights on the vital role of communication skills in project management. He emphasizes the power of vocal techniques like tone and rhythm, urging listeners to refine their expressive abilities. Vinh also discusses his journey from childhood magic to overcoming social challenges. Listeners will learn practical strategies for effective listening, the impact of self-awareness, and how performance art enhances connection and collaboration in professional settings.

Dec 6, 2020 • 1h 36min
S2E48: Earned Value Management with expert Steve Wake
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...

Nov 27, 2020 • 1h 13min
S2E47: Simplicity & Complexity with Paul Goodge & Al Simmonite
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.)

Nov 21, 2020 • 1h 7min
S2E46: Leadership & Culture with award-winning authors Karin Hurt and David Dye
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.

Nov 15, 2020 • 1h 9min
S2E45: Project Controls Survey & BIM with Bryn Lockett
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 such as 4D planning and BIM. This episode is full...

Nov 8, 2020 • 1h 26min
S2E44: Systems Engineering vs. Project Management with Tim Acland
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 at scale. Tim grew up in Dorset, Scotland, Cornwall,...

Oct 31, 2020 • 55min
S2E43: The Digital Project Manager with Ben Aston
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 project manager and online entrepreneur – the founder of Black + White Zebra, an indie media company on a mission to help people and organizations succeed.

Oct 25, 2020 • 1h 15min
S2E42: A Career in Projects with Justin Rice
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 experience in aviation and technical roles followed by later...