S2 E5: My conversation with Paul Meredith about Digital Transformation Programmes focuses on the difficulty they have with being done properly. Although he is well versed in the the technical aspects of such programmes, Paul focuses here on the key human aspects of complex programmes, without which success remains a dream. Particularly exciting to hear is his recent involvement with the high-stakes start-up-to-scale-up area. More highlights:

[3:12] How do businesses waste time and money on digital transformation?

[8:40] Why do organisations remain hyper-focused on the tech stack?

[13:04] People’s natural resistance to change

[17:08] The biggest impediment to FinTechs scaling up and staying on track? 

[19:40] Final thought

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S2 E4: Speaking with Ethan Schwaber on the subject of Strategic Pllanning & Execution, we confront theory with reality. He has built top-performing PMOs and has a track record of driving strategic impact, improving margins and enhancing client and employee satisfaction. Ethan recently co-developed and delivered the PMO Business Practitioner Certification Programme alongside five global PMO experts. The main points we cover are:

[2:53] What is strategic planning?

[6:15] How many ways to do execution well?

[10:11] What about soft skills?

[20:24] Which hard skills are important?

[23:38] How does Agile fit into strategic planning?

[27:24] Final thought

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S2 E3: Today I speak with Demi Anderson as we go behind the scenes of the Enterprise PMO – EPMO. Demi has three decades of experience in project, programme, and portfolio management and delivery, spanning a number of industries over four global regions. She has established and led high-impact PMOs and delivered strategic solutions. Demi also serves as a judging committee member for the PMO Global Alliance, further underscoring her thought leadership. We go into the subject with the following questions:

[3:47] Why are PMOs the latest craze?

[8:41] What proportion of PMOs are supportive, controlling, directive?

[13:51] Is a Portfolio Management Office the same as an EPMO?

[19:35] How does Enterprise Project Governance fit into the picture?

[23:39] Why are some firms slow to set up an EPMO?

[32:39] Final thought

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S2 E2: My guest Adam Jacobi talks to us about communication on international projects. Adam is an accomplished interim change director and leadership coach, who is fluent in English, French, German, and Italian. He has been in the business of change for thirty years, in different industries. We go into the subject with the following questions:

[3:38] How do you approach communication on international projects?

[10:13] What’s a good example of communication failure you were involved in?

[15:29] What should the project manager be doing, or not doing?

[18:15] How important is it to speak languages?

[27:00] Final thought

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S2 E1: We kick off the second season with Aina Alive who talks to us about the PMO – Project Management Office. Alina is a strategic advisor in the areas of organisational transformation, high pressure leadership, and strategic delivery. She leads her boutique consultancy BeeAgile, has co-authored books such as The Evolution of the PMO, and Mastering Solution Delivery, and hosts the PMO Community podcast. We go into the subject with the following questions:

[3:10] What PMO patterns do you see internationally?

[9:33] Which strategies from the past are obsolete?

[14:40] Is there a mismatch between IT PMO and Business PMO?

[20:51] What are the biggest urgencies in the PMO world right now?

[25:33] Final thought

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S1 E10: In this episode I speak with Philippe Mathijs who is a distinguished executive coach and leadership consultant, renowned for his transformative approach in cultivating effective leaders and empowering organizations. His expertise encompasses Business, Risk, and IT disciplines.

He spent over a decade merging business, coaching, and mentoring, eventually dedicating his life to his passion - helping individuals reach their full potential. In this area of human potential and organizational excellence, Philippe has led learning programs and coached across various industries.

[.] What do you do?

[.] What did you do previously?

[.] How has your relationship with the profession evolved?

[.] What do executives look at when deciding how to pursue transformation?

[.] What worries the C-level when it comes to transformation?

[.] What do you look for when hiring transformation professionals?

[.] What main changes have you seen in the business of transformation?

[.] Do you have a memorable project?

[.] Final thought.

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S1 E9: Here I speak with Richard Overy who was originally destined to become a doctor, but took a year out and accidentally started writing scientific code. This led to him being on the first Computer Science degree course in the UK surrounded by punch cards and ticker tape. A 25-year career in the leisure industry saw Richard take Board responsibility for not only IT but also all the operational side of the business of some 600 staff and GBP 55m turnover. We cover the following points amongst others:

• The military origins of PRINCE2 and how war showsyou your true path, which overlaps with podcast episodes 4a and 4b      
• The universal strength of soft skills and why weshould focus on them more, especially when it comes to challenging situations
• How training and certification have gone fromniche to minimal entry requirements in a short amount of time
• Why every project manager should make sure s/heknows what “wrong place, wrong time” means in the local language

The questions I put to Richard:

[.] What do you do?

[.] What is your career path?

[.] How did you get into project management?

[.] How have you seen the profession evolve?

[.] What are your daily challenges?

[.] What specific indicators do you look at?

[.] Do you have a memorable or funny project?

[.] Final thought.

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S1 E8: In this episode I speak with Nataliya Wiedemeyer who is the founder of Graviteams Management Consulting. Nataliya stands for future-ready leadership, innovative business models and engaged teamwork. She is also a certified Project Management Professional, Business Coach, and Prosci Change Practitioner, and has many years of experience working in complex organizational environments in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

[.] What do you do?

[.] What has been your path?

[.] Tell us more about the people side of projects.

[.] What stands out when you think back on the profession?

[.] How has the profession evolved?

[.] What challenges do you face?

[.] Which success factors come to mind?

[.] Do you have a memorable project?

[.] Final thought

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S1 E7: My seventh guest is Anara Asylbekova, who has a nearly 20-year career in innovation, generating value-added services and refining the end-user experience on a global scale. She has a rich background in both healthcare and fintech, exemplifying versatility and strategic acumen.

We talk about how a project management mindset canprovide benefits, and why soft skills should be the focus. Building project expertise from scratch because of sparse information on the profession is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that Anara also shares. We also cover how AI can help portfolio managers, and how to nurture children’s interest in the profession.

[.] What do you do?

[.] What have you learned in each of your previous roles?

[.] What got you into project management?

[.] How have project management professions evolved since you started?

[.] Do you face the same types of challenges today as before?

[.] Are the success factors the same?

[.] Do you have one particular project that remains in your memory?

[.] Would you like to share a funny project story?

[.] Final thought

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S1 E6: My sixth guest is Monica Mahi Matthijs, who has been working in the area of project and change management for 20 years. After roles as systems analyst, business analyst, and consultant, she moved into programme management. She has worked at companies such as Ernst& Young, Deloitte, RBS, EDF, and Al-Futtaim.

Our conversation covers the journey that the team needs to be taken on, narratives, core skills, and how the zig-zags of experience make the depth of the experience. We also focus on how one difficult stakeholder was taken on that journey and ended up being a vocal supporter.

[.] What is your role today?

[.] What are the main steps in your career?

[.] How has the profession evolved since the 2000s?

[.] Has the way we approach projects changed?

[.] Are there any constants in the change profession?

[.] What have been your success factors?

[.] Do you have a memorable project?

[.] Final thought.

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