Discover the key to transforming your Project Management Office (PMO) in this insightful episode featuring Bill Dow, an industry authority with decades of experience. In our engaging conversation, Bill unveils actionable strategies to elevate your PMO from merely functioning to flourishing. We dive deep into the critical elements of defining servic…

In this episode, we delve deep into the evolving landscape of Project Management Offices (PMOs) and the increasingly vital role of change management as we approach 2025. Today’s PMOs face the challenge of delivering projects and ensuring those projects lead to meaningful, sustainable change within organizations. With insights from industry experts,…

Throw back to one of our favorites, in case you missed it! Jeff Wood has over 20+ years of experience in leading transformational change including the implementation of PMOs within both the public and private sectors. Love making a difference to organisations and the people within priding myself on strong servant-leadership, efficient and effective…

Throw back to one of our favorites, in case you missed it! Steve is obsessed with making tech human and leveraging it to deliver continuous value. For the past 20 years, his focus has been on using mapping techniques to guide ambitious and struggling teams towards their true north. He's a former startup CTO, agency consultant, systems and release e…

Throw back to one of our favorites, in case you missed it! In this episode, we sit down with Steve Glaveski—entrepreneur, author, and the dynamic founder of Collective Campus, one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies. Known for his work in corporate innovation and startup acceleration, Steve has helped over 100 startups raise more than $25M and…

Throw back to one of our favorites, in case you missed it! Vladimir Pacheco is currently an Associate Professor in Governance and coordinator of the International Studies programme at the Department of Global Studies in the School of Culture and Society, Aarhus University, Denmark. His current research interests include analyzing the governance mec…

In this episode, we explore the dynamic relationship between change management and PMO alignment. Discover why synchronising these two functions is pivotal for successful organisational change and project outcomes. We discuss the benefits of alignment, common challenges, and proven strategies to achieve harmony between change management and the PMO…

Martin Cooperwaite, co-founder of Kiandra, takes us from his early days of coding adventure games as a kid to leading one of Australia’s top software companies. Inspired by his dad’s source code books, Martin’s passion for tech evolved from childhood tinkering to co-founding Kiandra with a friend in 1995, starting with local projects and growing in…

What if Project Management Offices (PMOs) are the unsung heroes of organizational success in a post-pandemic world? This episode promises to unlock insights into how global events have reshaped PMOs, emphasizing their growing significance, and why your contribution to this field matters now more than ever. As we navigate through anticipated PMO tre…

Mark Burnett, also known as "Reasoning with Mark," shares his fascinating journey from growing up in Kingston, Jamaica to becoming an influential project manager and consultant. Discover how a life-altering accident led him to create the concept of the ambidextrous project manager, blending creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability. Thro…

Alicia Kearns, former Chief Marketing Officer at Rendera and CEO of The Growth CMO, brings over 20 years of experience in delivering enterprise and growth strategies for global tech giants like LinkedIn, SAP, and Samsung. In this episode, Alicia shares her expertise in brand building, demand generation, and content strategy, offering valuable insig…

Jordan Green AM is addicted to applying bleeding edge technology to solve real world problems, more than 40 years in strategic governance roles and driven to discover disruptive business models. Jordan fosters solutions that change people’s lives. As engineer, executive, founder, director and investor for over 4 decades Jordan has helped start, bui…

What if your childhood dream was so big, it seemed impossible? Listen to Baishakhi Connor's extraordinary journey from a small town in India, where she dreamt of becoming the President of the United States, to her impactful career spanning four continents. Discover how she found her path through the software industry, pursued engineering and an MBA…

Ever wondered how to transform your PMO into a strategic powerhouse? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Laura Barnard, a trailblazer in integrating PMOs and project management with organisational strategy. Laura shares her extensive experience working with industry giants like JP Morgan, LinkedIn, IBM, and Amazon. Reflecting on the evolu…

Is your understanding of agile stuck in the past? Tune in to our latest Agile Ideas episode, where we chat with Maarten Dalmijn from the Netherlands, an agile, scrum, and product management maestro with a fascinating background that even includes an early appearance in an Oscar-winning film! We tackle the persistent myths around agile, revealing ho…

Is the traditional office mandate pushing top talent out the door? This topic is more relevant now than ever. Join us as we engage with Karen Ferris, a Melbourne-based consultant and organizational change management expert who passionately challenges the return-to-office mandate. Karen shares her insights on why focusing on productivity and flexibi…

Do you know the key differences between Product Managers and Product Owners? In this episode, we promise to clarify this often-misunderstood distinction, especially within agile environments. Join us and our esteemed guest Adrienne Tan, co-founder and CEO of BrainMates, as she shares her in-depth knowledge on the evolving state of the product manag…

Ever wondered how to seamlessly align client needs with the offerings of tech providers? Join us on this episode of Agile Ideas as we uncover the secrets of effective Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solutions. Recorded live on May 23rd as a Meetup, we delve into bridging the gap between business requirements and technological capabilities throug…

In this episode, we sit down with Katherine Maxey, Vice President of Information Technology at Enviva. With over 30 years of experience across manufacturing, retail, and the U.S. government sectors, Katherine shares her wealth of knowledge and experiences from her dynamic career. Join us as we delve into her journey from a Project Manager to a seni…

In this episode, we delve into the critical process of capability assessments and why it's essential for organisational growth. Understanding where your business stands is the first step to crafting a strategic plan that drives success. Join us as we explore practical tips, tricks, and real-life anecdotes on conducting effective capability assessme…

Join us as we discuss modern leadership and effective teamwork with Dominic Price, a seasoned expert in tech-human collaboration and organizational success and work futurist at Atlassian (Australia's most successful tech start-up). With over a decade of experience at Atlassian, Dom shares his perspectives on the evolving nature of work, the interse…

Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Matt Dragun, a seasoned change leader with over 18 years of experience in overseeing transformational projects across the globe. Matt, a self-proclaimed change geek, shares his unique perspective on change leadership and the key ingredients for delivering successful transformation programs and …

Join us in this episode as we delve into the world of organizational agility, governance, and leadership with our guests, Tony Ponton and Phil Gazdinski. Tony, a seasoned expert in the agile landscape, brings over three decades of experience and a unique perspective on remote work strategies and organizational agility. Phil, driven by a passion for…

Embark on a journey with Jess Tayel and Fatimah Abbouchi, a seasoned change and transformation thought leader boasting 25 years of global experience. Having worked in 15 countries and collaborated with esteemed organisations such as Google, Boeing, and Apple, Jess brings a wealth of insight into the intricacies of driving change across diverse cult…

Join us for an insightful conversation with Divya Pasupuleti, a distinguished leader in telecommunications, project management, and advocacy for gender equity. In this episode, Divya shares her wealth of experience, touching on topics ranging from her journey working with The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to her passion for inclusive leadership…