The Project Chatter Podcast
Val Matthews & Dale Foong
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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Feb 28, 2021 • 1h 12min
S3E58: Why CPM fails and what comes next with Dimi Farmakis
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...
Feb 21, 2021 • 1h 7min
S3E57: What Critical Thinking means for your project with Dr Alexia Nalewaik
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...
Feb 14, 2021 • 1h 14min
S3E56: Why we need a Project Data Analytics Task Force with Martin Paver
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...
Feb 7, 2021 • 1h 24min
S3E55: How Technology is driving Next-Gen Project Risk Management with Michael Lepage & Nate St. John
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...
Jan 31, 2021 • 1h 21min
S3E54: Be an Effective Virtual Project Manager with CTO Joe Zobkiw
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...
Jan 23, 2021 • 1h 20min
S3E53: What Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Project Leadership really means with IJ Samuel & Amal Khawaja
In this episode, Dale & Val talk to IJ Samuel and Amal Khawaja about What Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Project Leadership really means!
Jan 16, 2021 • 1h 15min
S3E52: 6 Maturity Levels of Risk Analysis you need to know with Dr David Hulett
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 interested in Project Risk Management then this is definitely for you!
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.
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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.
