In Episode 83, I break down the exact 90-day plan a high-performing Solutions Director should follow the moment they join a consultancy. No fluff, no corporate theatre — just a practical, commercially sharp walkthrough of how to expose the truth in a delivery organisation, restore control, protect margin, and build a predictable engine for long-term success.

I've learnt a hell of a lot in this area so I'll go through:

• How to conduct a zero-BS portfolio review

• Identifying the riskiest accounts before they explode

• Establishing minimum viable governance without bureaucracy

• Resetting client expectations and decision cadences

• Fixing the root causes of margin erosion

• Realigning people, skills, and capability safely

• Building a scalable delivery playbook

• Turning chaos into momentum — fast

If you’re a Delivery Manager, PM, Solutions Lead or aspiring executive, this episode is a masterclass in taking senior ownership and leading with clarity, discipline, and commercial integrity.

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In this episode of The Delivery Manager Daily, Mario De’Cristofano explores how AI is reshaping the world of delivery — from digital transformation and software pipelines to logistics, forecasting, and real-time decision-making. We unpack what’s really changing, which skills delivery managers will need next, and how AI-driven delivery ecosystems are rewriting the rules of value, flow, and governance.

Expect clear, practical insight for Delivery Managers, CTOs, and digital leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve — with examples from enterprise, manufacturing, and tech.

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I wanted to talk about how when organisations want to be truly Agile, it ain't about putting Jira in, mandating its use & bosch - you're Agile. A recent discussion in the pub with a buddy of mine found that he was going through some org challenges, & Jira was being penned as a panacea. Well we've talked about this before right? It's not. So let's find out why.

In this short podcast I refer to two great articles, & these are listed below.

As always, thanks for listening & see you on the next one.

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🎙️ Episode: Emotional Resilience & The Myth of the Unbreakable Leader

In this episode of The Delivery Manager Daily, Mario De’Cristofano explores what emotional resilience really means for modern leaders — and why wellness isn’t a luxury, it’s an operational necessity.

From “urgency theatre” and invisible emotional labour to the quiet cost of leadership masks, Mario breaks down how organisations unintentionally erode resilience and what it really takes to rebuild it — with honesty, boundaries, and recovery at the centre.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of always having to be “the strong one”, this one’s for you.

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In this episode of Delivery Manager Daily, Mario De’Cristofano dives deep into the messy side of professional life:

• How to understand whether you’re positively or negatively impacting the world around you
• How to cope with the knob heads at work — and why sometimes, walking away is the smartest leadership move you can make
• And how to truly understand yourself — your reactions, your triggers, and your energy

This one’s part therapy, part leadership masterclass, and entirely honest.

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🎙️ In this episode of Delivery Manager Daily, we dive into some cutting-edge and controversial topics:

• How AI is shaping vibe coding and why it might change the way teams build software
• The recent hack at JLR and what it means for the wider cybersecurity landscape
• Why AI-driven note taking could be more of a problem than a productivity boost
• …and plenty more insights from the world of delivery and digital leadership

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Welcome to The Delivery Manager Daily, where today we dive deep into the fast-evolving world of vibe coding – a growing trend where developers build through feel, flow, and intuition rather than rigid specs or sprint-driven structures.

We explore:

• What vibe coding actually is (beyond the memes)
• The challenges it poses for delivery managers and engineering leads
• How to strike a balance between flow state creativity and delivery discipline
• When vibe coding boosts innovation—and when it just burns time
• Real-world scenarios and leadership frameworks to keep projects on track

This one’s for the delivery managers stuck between a JIRA ticket and a Dev with headphones on at 3am.

🎧 Listen in as Mario De’Cristofano unpacks the fine art of vibing without derailing your delivery roadmap.

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🎙️ Vibe Coding: Empowering Delivery Managers in the AI Era

In this episode of The Delivery Manager Daily, Mario DeCristofano delves into the transformative world of Vibe Coding. Discover how natural language prompts are enabling Delivery Managers to prototype ideas swiftly, bridge communication gaps, and accelerate digital delivery.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding the fundamentals of Vibe Coding
• The rise and significance of AI tools in software development
• Practical applications and benefits for Delivery Managers
• Challenges and considerations in adopting Vibe Coding
• Resources to get started with Vibe Coding tools

Resources Mentioned:

• Replit: https://replit.com
• Lovable: https://lovable.so
• V0: https://v0.dev
• Plnnr (http://www.plnnr.co.uk)
• My GIT repo: (https://github.com/creativepixel)
• Chat GPT Ethics course for work https://www.udemy.com/course/chatgpt-complete-chatgpt-course-for-work-2023-ethically-chat-gpt/?couponCode=ST15MT20425G3
• Ai for beginners https://www.udemy.com/course/generative-ai-for-beginners-b/
• LLM Guide, mastering large models & agents https://www.udemy.com/course/llm-engineering-master-ai-and-large-language-models/
•  The complete Ai guide https://www.udemy.com/course/complete-ai-guide/

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In this episode, I lay down the tactical playbook for CTOs operating under pressure in 2025. No budget? No problem. We cover 8 no-fluff, high-impact moves every modern CTO should be executing before asking finance for more runway. From building an AI-first delivery culture to pruning zombie infra, and showing up locally—this is the field guide for tech leaders who deliver.

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📌 Expect sharp insights, practical steps, and zero buzzwords.

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🎧 Episode: The 30-Minute Stakeholder Reset

🎙️ Delivery Manager Weekly with Mario De’Cristofano

Stakeholder drift is real — and it’s deadly for delivery.

In this episode, I'll lay out a sharp, 3-step reset framework for Delivery Managers to realign with stakeholders, clarify direction, and restore delivery momentum — all in 30 minutes.

🔍 You’ll learn how to:

• State the situation without triggering defence
• Expose misalignment with laser-precise questions
• Re-contract the relationship for faster decisions and fewer surprises

Use it in 1:1s, group reviews, or exec sessions — this isn’t about politics. It’s about leadership.

🧠 Includes a downloadable cheat sheet for immediate use.

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