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Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS6-Ep1 | The value of leadership in digital transformation with Agnieszka BochackaIn this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG, speaks with Agnieszka Bochacka, a global leader in digital transformation, academic director, consultant, and author of the world’s first certified digital transformation methodology. With over a decade of international experience, Agnieszka shares her unique journey from project management to strategy and change leadership across sectors.A passionate advocate for women in tech, Agnieszka also mentors future leaders, supports start-ups in Central and Eastern Europe, and contributes to communities like PMI and Singularity University. Her proprietary organisational transformation audit model — the subject of PhD research — blends human and tec...
2025-06-2737 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS5-Ep12 | Making change stick, with Jessica CrowIn this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, speaks with Jessica Crow, founder of Apogy, about the keys to making change stick.Too often, organisations invest in change initiatives that fail to take root. Jessica shares her insights on why traditional approaches fall short and what leaders can do to drive real, lasting adoption.Drawing from her extensive experience in change management, Jessica explains the psychology behind resistance, the role of leadership in fostering buy-in, and practical strategies to ensure that new ways of working become the norm. She emphasises the importance of engagement...
2025-02-2825 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS5-Ep11 | Mastering portfolio management: insights on benefits optimisation with Stephen JennerIn this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, speaks with Stephen Jenner, a globally recognised expert in benefits and portfolio management. Dubbed the “Rottweiler of Benefits Management,” Steve has built a career transforming how organisations approach project portfolios. From his time in the UK government—where his benefits-led approach won the prestigious Civil Service Finance Award—to his work as a consultant, keynote speaker, and author, Steve has seen it all.Steve shares candid insights on the crucial role of portfolio management in today’s complex business environment. He explains the importance of "doing the right p...
2024-11-0134 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS5-Ep10 | Cybersecurity beyond compliance, with Mike BattistellaIn this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, speaks with Mike Battistella, President and CTO of Solutions3, an award-winning consulting and training organisation.They discuss the critical misconceptions organisations have about cybersecurity, particularly the belief that passing a compliance audit equates to long-term security. Mike emphasises that compliance is merely the baseline, not the end goal. He highlights the importance of continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices, noting that organisations often neglect ongoing security measures once they pass an audit, leaving them vulnerable to breaches.Richard asks Mike about the challenges of integrating cybersecurity in...
2024-09-2728 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS5-Ep9 | Harnessing AI for success, with Terry NealIn this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, engages in a comprehensive discussion with Terry Neal, distinguished expert in AI and cybersecurity training.Richard opens the conversation by asking Terry for a simple definition of AI; Terry responds by explaining AI is a machine’s ability to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.Richard and Terry delve into the AI Practitioner Program, with Richard inquiring about its structure and objectives. Terry elaborates on how the program combines courses for AI prompt engineers and AI marketeers, culminating in a professional qualification. This program, rapidly ad...
2024-08-3019 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS5-Ep8 | Behavioural insights: transforming leadership and Service Management with Robert den BroederIn this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, is joined by Robert den Broeder, managing director of OBM Dynamics B.V. and a seasoned coach and trainer. Robert shares his journey from teaching service management to exploring the critical role of human behaviour in achieving management excellence. Through his extensive research and practical experience, Robert unveils how Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) can address common business challenges such as improving safety, compliance, quality, and productivity.In our conversation, Robert discusses the significance of understanding and influencing behaviour to foster a positive organisational culture. He emphasises t...
2024-07-2631 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Career - How to become an earned value professional in 2024 Part 1APMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. This episode is about how to become an earned value professional in 2024. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered.
Host: Ellie Bowett, APMG International
Question Master: Charlotte Miller, APMG International
Panelists:
Laurie Bowman is a Principal - Synchrony Projects
Sachin Melwani is a Principal - Dada
Mart Rovers is a Leadership Coach, Consultant and Trainer - INTERPROM
Darrel Popowich - Visionary, Inspirational Leader, Operations Excellence, Strategy & Execution
2024-07-1959 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Career – How to become a Change Manager in 2024 Part 2APMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. This episode is about how to become an Agile Change Agent. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered.
Host: Nigel Mercer, APMG International
Question Master: Shanice Mitchell-Cox, APMG International
Panelists:
Veena Baggley - Principal Change Consultant at Ignite
Mark Rozner - Principal / Founder at Sunrise Path LLC
Ron Leeman - Owner at The Highway of Change
Robert Snyder - Founder & President at Innovation Elegance, LLC
2024-07-051h 00
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Career – Building the perfect project team in 2024 Part 1APMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. This episode is about Building the perfect project team in 2024 Part 1. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered.
Host:
Stephan Brendal, APMG International
Question Master:
Suchitra Jacob, APMG International
Panelists:
Paul Sutton – Senior Trainer and Lead Consultant, Project Results
Gessica Briggs-Sullivan - Change Programme Leader, Amazon
Malini Jayaganesh - Strategic Advisor & Coach - ITSM Hub; Director Emeritus - Business Relationship Management Institute
Sarah Hills – Trainer, Carpe Omnia Training
Melissa Subban - People Strategist & Change Manage, HappyFactory
Etienne Shardlow - CEO & Lead Trainer, Symphonise Consulting
2024-07-0157 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up Your Career - Is being Agile the same as being scrum in 2024 Part 1APMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. This episode is about how to become an Agile Change Agent. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered.
Host: Shanice Mitchell-Cox, APMG International
Question Master: Charlotte Miller, APMG International
Panelists:
Malini Jayaganesh is a Strategic Advisor & Coach - ITSM Hub; Director Emeritus - Business Relationship Management Institute
Richard Campbell is a Director, Product Engagement Lead at Agile Business Consortium
Sarah Olaifa is a Project Manager, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
Belinda Waldock is an Agility Coach, Being Agile
Ana Aranda is a Training Catalogue Managing Director at Netmind
2024-06-281h 01
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS5-Ep7 | Elevating Change Management: Strategic Insights with Karla MicallefIn this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, speaks with Karla Micallef, a veteran in leading enterprise-wide transformations. Karla brings over 20 years of experience across various industries, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, organisational model redesigns, and digital transformations. Recently elected as the global president chair of the board for the Change Management Institute, Karla is passionate about elevating the strategic importance of change management and believes that true organisational agility stems from building change capability and maturity at all levels.Karla underscores the critical role of leadership in successful change initiatives. She points out...
2024-06-2818 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up Your Career - How to become a PMO in 2024 Part 2APMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. This episode is about “How to become a PMO in 2024 Part 2”. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered.
Host: Shanice Mitchell-Cox, APMG International
Question Master: Lory Quackenbush , APMG International
Panelists:
Robert Snyder - Founder & President at Innovation Elegance, LLC
Darrel Popowhich - Business Relationship Manager
Mark Rozner - Principal / Founder at Sunrise Path LLC
Gessica Briggs-Sullivan - Change Programme Leader at Amazon
Wijnand Lens - Lead Trainer at Capgemini Academy
2024-06-211h 00
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up Your Career - Using AI and Automations in Business in 2024 Part 1APMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. This episode is about Using AI and Automation in business in 2024 Part 1. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered.
Host: Nick Houlton, APMG International
Question Master: Suchitra Jacob, APMG International
Panelists:
Mart Rovers - Leadership Coach, Consultant and Trainer - Interprom
Sachin Melwani – Principal, Dada
Dierk Söllner - Soloprenuer, Dierk Söllner
Ira Goel – Founder & CEO, Gira Group
Melissa Subban - People Strategist & Change Manage, HappyFactory
2024-06-1759 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Career – How to become a Business Relationship Manager in 2024 Part 1APMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. This episode is about how to become a Business Relationship Manager in 2024 Part 1 . An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered.
Host: Shanice Mitchell-Cox, APMG International
Question Master: Suchitra Jacob, APMG International
Panelists:
Malini Jayaganesh - Associate – ITSM Hub; Director Emeritus - BRM Institute
Sheila Roberts - Chief Progress Office, Resilience Professionals Ltd
Luca Gambetti - Trainer, E-quality Italia S.r.l
Mart Rovers - Leadership Coach, Consultant & Trainer, Interprom
2024-06-1056 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Career – Why is writing a better business case important in 2024 Part 1APMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. This episode is about why writing a better business case is important. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered.
Host: Nick Houlton, APMG International
Question Master: Charlotte Miller, APMG International
Panelists:
Sarah Olaifa, Project Manager, HMRC
Eileen J Roden, Co-Founder of the House of PMO and Co-Author of the PMO Competency Framework
Karen Newnham, Principal Business Analyst
Maurice Diamond, CP3P Tutor and Coach, IPATS Ltd and Training Bytesize
Jon (Jonathan) Woad, Manager in the Public Sector team, Baringa Partners LLP
2024-06-071h 05
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Career – How to become a PPP Specialist in 2024 Part 2APMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. This episode is about how to become a PPP Specialist. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered.
Host: Nick Houlton, APMG International
Question Master: Charlotte Miller, APMG International
Panelists:
Nyananso Ekanem, Managing Consultant, Weircapacity
Maurice Diamond, CP3P Tutor and Coach, IPATS Ltd and Training Bytesize
Andre Kruger, PPP Training Online
Abhaya Agarwal, Retired Partner for Strategy and Transactions, EY
Duane Passman, Director and Owner at Percipio Consulting Ltd
2024-06-031h 07
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up Your Career - How to become a Project Manager in 2024 Part 2APMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. This episode is about how to become a project manager in 2024. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered.
Host: Nick Houlton, APMG International
Question Master: Charlotte Miller, APMG International
Panelists:
Darrel Popowich - Visionary | Inspirational Leader | Operations Excellence | Strategy & Execution
Christina Sejr Pedersen - Director of Half Double Institute
Bina Champaneria - Project Management Trainer
Wijnand Lens - Lead Trainer at Capgemini
Mark Rozner - Founder and Principal Consultant, Sunrise Path LLC
2024-05-311h 05
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS5-Ep6 | From SLAs to XLAs: Redefining customer experience, with Anthony OrrIn this episode, renowned ITSM expert Anthony Orr joins Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, for an insightful discussion on the intricacies of service level agreements (SLAs) and the evolution towards experience level agreements (XLAs). They delve into the impact of SLAs on organisational behaviour, exploring both their benefits and shortcomings. Through thought-provoking questions, Richard prompts Anthony towards the broader implications of service excellence and the importance of understanding service value from a customer-centric perspective.Anthony explores the industry shift from service level agreements (SLAs) to experience level agreements (XLAs), and the profound impact of c...
2024-05-3130 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS5-Ep5 | The art of behavioural change, with Sarah HillsIn this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, speaks to Sarah Hills, Change expert and Founder of Carpe Omnia Training.They explore the intricacies of organisational change and the challenges of introducing best practices. Richard prompts Sarah about the behavioural shifts required for successful implementation, to which Sarah stresses the importance of establishing trust and openness with clients.She elaborates on her consulting approach, emphasising the need to understand current organisational behaviours before delivering training solutions. The conversation takes a deep dive into the concept of agility within organisations, with Sarah highlighting the need...
2024-04-2624 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS5-Ep4 | Neuroscience and Change: cracking the leadership code, with Tibisay VeraIn this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, speaks with Tibisay Vera, neuroscientist, and creator of the PEPE model – Neuroscience for Change. Delving into Tibi's wealth of experience spanning over two decades in change and leadership, this episode uncovers the profound impact of neuroscience on managerial effectiveness and team motivation amidst the backdrop of today's dynamic work environments.Tibi probes into the ways understanding neuroscience can empower leaders to navigate the complexities of modern workplaces. From unravelling the mysteries of the brain's response to stress and reward, to exploring the concept of authenticity through a n...
2024-03-2823 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS5-Ep3 | The power of PMOs in decision-making, with Eileen RodenIn this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, speaks to Eileen Roden, Director and Co-Founder of House of PMO.Delving into the heart of modern project management, this episode navigates the intricate terrain of PMOs' vital role in today's dynamic business environment.On the implications of transitioning into a project economy, Eileen explains how PMOs can facilitate successful project delivery while ensuring benefits realisation. Through the lens of optimism bias, we explore how PMOs can serve as guardians of professional judgment, challenging assumptions and promoting evidence-based decision-making.The conversation extends to the...
2024-03-0131 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS5-Ep2 | Navigating AI, Creativity, and Community in Technical Communication, with Liz HermanIn this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, welcomes Liz Herman, elected Vice President of the Society for Technical Communication and a Senior Manager in knowledge content training with Accenture Federal Services.Richard and Liz discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on technical communicators and how the Society is leveraging support to its members throughout shifts in technology. Liz advocates for the importance of human collaboration with AI, referring to technical writers as "co-pilots" and emphasising the need for creative thinking skills, particularly those demonstrated by individuals with backgrounds in English, literature, or philosophy.
2024-01-3129 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS5-Ep1 | Choosing the right Agile methodology with Melanie Franklin & Andrew CraddockIn this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, speaks to thought leaders Melanie Franklin and Andrew Craddock as they delve into the evolution of Agile Project Management, discussing its impact on businesses and the broader context of cultural transformation.Melanie Franklin, a seasoned expert in Change Management, and Andrew Craddock, a prominent figure in Agile methodologies, share their extensive experience, offering valuable advice and guidance for organisations navigating the complexities of delivering projects and fostering agility.From the origins of Agile to its expansion beyond IT into various business domains, this conversation delves into...
2023-12-0835 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Career – Building your Project Management CareerAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. This episode is about building your Project Management Career. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered.
Host: Nick Houlton APMG International
Question Master: Suchitra Jacob, APMG International
Panelists:
Christina Sejr Pedersen, Director of Half Double Institute
Laurie Bowman, Project Portfolio Planning and Control, Synchrony Projects
Ron Leeman, Trainer, Trusted Advisor and your Chauffeur on The Highway of Change
Ashish Garg, General Manager, HCL Technologies
Gregory Petzer, Student Support Manager
2023-09-251h 00
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Career – How to build a culture of collaborationAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. This episode is about how to build a culture of collaboration? An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered.
Host: Nick Houlton APMG International
Question Master: Charlotte Miller, APMG International
Panelists:
Laurie Bowman, Project Portfolio Planning and Control, Synchrony Projects
Darrel Popowich, Chief Visionary Officer at BRM Institute
Robert Snyder, Founder & President at Innovation Elegance, LLC.
2023-09-181h 00
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS4-Ep12 | How to measure Experience, with Neil KeatingIn this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, speaks to Neil Keating, founder of Experience Collab, to delve into the world of Experience Level Agreements (XLAs) and their significance in the IT industry. To begin, Neil distinguishes XLA’s and SLA’s and outlines how they can help improve the overall experience for IT customers, consumers and employees.Neil then emphasises the importance our emotions play in consumer and employee experience. He explains Affective Science; how emotions are a physical factor that can be measured, for example experiencing a faster heartbeat, hairs standing up on your arms...
2023-07-1430 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS4-Ep11 | Project success rates: double the impact in half the time, with Christina Sejr PedersenIn this episode, we hear Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, speak to Christina Sejr Pedersen, Executive Director of The Half Double Institute in Denmark.Christina begins the episode by explaining the business problem Half Double embarks to resolve. Expanding on her 15 year-long career in Project Management, Christina highlights the pattern she observed from feedback given by the Project Management community. Often, colleagues would approach her announcing “I can’t do the project quite like our model says, but the next one I promise you I’ll get it to fit”. Christina states it dawned on her that per...
2023-05-2626 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS4-Ep10 | Closing The Skills Gap using SFIA with Matthew Burrows📢 “You’ve just got to remember: it’s all about people and skills, no matter how clever we are with the technology.”In this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, speaks to Matthew Burrows, the president of SkillsTx and SFIA Accredited Consultant and Assessor about The Skills Framework for The Information Age.Richard begins the episode by asking Matthew why he built an online platform to support its rollout. Matthew explains that what skills we have and what skills we need are changing at a faster rate today than they did just a few years ago...
2023-03-1725 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS4-Ep9 | The variety of Better Business Cases implementation with Joseph Lowe📢 “Gains vs losses, it’s a rational framework. Very, very good. Thing is though, if you only present it with options that are a bit silly, then you get the least silly result at the end... But it’s still fundamentally silly”In this episode Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, revisits the Better Business Cases scheme with Joseph Lowe, Co-Editor of the Green Book and Head of the Economics Branch at HM Treasury in his second appearance as a guest.Richard begins the episode by asking whether Joseph ever imagined the certification achieving the success that...
2023-03-0338 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS4-Ep8 | Adding the Lean to Six Sigma with Dominic Harborne📢 “There is a see-saw effect between quality and speed. We need a framework that improves both at the same time”In this episode, we hear Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, talk to Dominic Harborne, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Coach, Trainer, Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Chief Examiner of APMG’s Lean Six Sigma certifications. Listen in as Dominic talks us through the origins of Six Sigma, how its function has evolved over time, and how both Lean and Six Sigma together form an “exceptionally powerful combination.”Dominic of...
2023-02-2438 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS4-Ep7 | The mission of a million STAR® managers with Dominic Ashley-Timms📢 “Change is only what people make of it.”In this episode, we hear Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, speak to CEO of Notion, Dominic Ashley-Timms. Dominic begins by explaining where the concept of STAR® came from. We learn that the initial inspiration came from Dominic's work with organisations struggling to cope with change. Dominic gained a better understanding of the various change approaches that can be implemented in an organisation as a result of this work. He explains that he and his team discovered that asking questions, rather than providing quick-fix solutions, seemed to stimulat...
2023-02-1732 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS4-Ep6 | The evolution of Technical Communication with Aiessa Moyna📢 “As a non-expert you are the ideal person to communicate with other non-experts.”In this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, speaks to veteran technical communicator and STC President Aiessa Moyna.Aiessa and Richard begin by discussing STC reaching the impressive milestone of 70 years in operation, and discuss whether the STC membership is valued by members just as much now as it was then.Aiessa explains that seventy years ago, the usual practice would be to remain a member throughout your first Technical Communicator role and stay with the society through...
2023-02-0327 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel up your career- How to become a project ManagerAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. This episode is about how to become a Project Manager. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered.
Host: Ellie Bowett, APMG International
Question Master: Stephan Brendel, APMG International
Panelists:
Nick Dobson, Principal Consultant, CITI Limited
Julian Solomon, Director - Training, Thought Nation
Luca Gambetti, Trainer, E-quality Italia S.r.l.
Chris Bevan, Executive Chairman / Partner
2023-01-231h 00
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Career - How to manage Agile ProjectsAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. This episode is about how to manage Agile Projects. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered.
Host: Nick Houlton, APMG International
Question Master: Suchitra Jacob, APMG International
Panelists:
Dianne Rampadarath, Assistant Director, Public Service of The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Luca Ingianni, DevOps Trainer, Coach, Consultant - Vempio
Tomasz Manugiewicz, General Manager w krakowskim oddziale firmy Grand Parade
Falko Werner, Co-Founder, Agile Coach, DevOps Author, “LeSS SAFe” and Kanban Trainer, vempio GmbH & Co. KG, WERNER CONSULTING
Johann Botha, Digital Change Provocateur and CEO, getITright
2023-01-1659 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel up your career - How to deliver twice the value in half the timeAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. This episode is about how to deliver twice the value in half the time. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered.
Host: Ellie Bowett, APMG International
Question Master: Charlotte Miller, APMG International
Panelists:
SP Singh, Principal Consultant, Bhani Consulting
Laurie Bowman, Project Portfolio Planning and Control, Synchrony Projects
Martin Vitous, Founder & Executive Head, ict-123.com, s.r.o.
Falko Werner, Co-Founder, Agile Coach, DevOps Author, “LeSS SAFe” and Kanban Trainer, vempio GmbH & Co. KG, WERNER CONSULTING
Michael Ehlers, Half Double Institute Lead, Implement Consulting Group
2022-11-211h 01
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Career – Jak żyć w świecie Agile? Innowacja, projektowanie i implementowanieAPMG International prezentuje nasz cotygodniowy panel Q&A. Odcinek 96 "Level Up your Career
APMG International: “Jak żyć w świecie Agile? Innowacja, projektowanie i implementowanie”. Prowadzony przez Sabinę Bieniecką. Pytania zadaje Dominika Skura. Na Państwa pytania odpowiadają: Kinga Matysiak, Marta Pomorska, Agnieszka Bochacka i Tomasz Manugiewicz.
2022-09-2659 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS4-Ep5 | Putting PMOs on the map with Eileen RodenIn this episode we speak to Eileen Roden, Director and Co-Founder of House of PMO and all-around PMO enthusiast - with a tattoo to prove it.Eileen begins by discussing the history of House of PMO. She then shares how she defines the PMO role itself, and we learn that PMO’s can now be considered a career in its own right - or at minimum, a development opportunity. Eileen suggests that PMOs provide “incremental delivery of value into organizations.” She discusses how the role of PMO has moved from its original function as project suppor...
2022-09-1627 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalEpisode 91 - Level Up your Career - How to prepare for an APMG examAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Episode 91 is about how to prepare for an APMG exam. Hosted by Nick Houlton and Question Master Charlotte Miller. Answering your questions are Marion Bell, Etienne Shardlow, Shanice Mitchell-Cox and Dianne Rampadarath. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered.
2022-09-051h 00
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS4-Ep4 | How FitSM enables Service Management simplicity with Michael Brenner📢 “Compatibility is the cornerstone of FitSM” In this episode, we hear Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International speak to IT Governance Manager Michael Brenner. Michael begins by discussing the origins of FitSM and the difficulties he initially faced when introducting it to organisations. He explains that the development of FitSM stemmed from frustration with the lack of a simple, lightweight framework amongst industry standards, particularly to benefit smaller organizations who do not need the complex, detailed approach that other standards offer. Michael talks us through how FitSM separates...
2022-09-0231 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel up your Career – How to manage Agile ProjectsThe links referenced in today's show:Agile Project Management (AgilePM®): https://apmg-international.com/product/agilepmBetter Business Cases (BBC): https://apmg-international.com/product/better-business-casesPraxis Framework: https://www.praxisframework.org/Connect with today's panelists online: https://apmg-international.com/events/86-how-manage-agile-projects
2022-08-151h 03
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Career – How to work on better projectsLinks referenced in today's episode - Praxis Framework: https://www.praxisframework.org/APMG YouTube Channel: @APMG International (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPPULZUuEpZb0oiaszzzpVw)Level Up - Search Every Question - https://apmg-international.com/level/episodes-search
2022-08-081h 00
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel up your Career – How to engage stakeholdersThe links referenced in today's episode:Don't forget a Key Stakeholder, by Ron Rosenhead: https://www.praxisframework.org/en/resource-pages/rosenhead-dont-forget-a-stakeholderThe Effective Change Manager's Handbook - https://store.apmg-international.com/study-materials/change-management-handbookSituational Leadership: https://situational.comReframing the language of Change Management: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lenaross_change-changehacks-reframing-activity-6954586514731237376-KCoV/Stakeholder Engagement training: https://apmg-international.com/product/stakeholder-engagementChange Management training: https://apmg-international.com/product/change-managementLevel Up Episode Search: https://apmg-international.com/level/episodes-search
2022-08-011h 01
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Career – How to build a career in Service ManagementThe links referenced in this episode are:The PS Professional Certification: https://apmg-international.com/product/ps-professionalAPMG-International Website: https://apmg-international.com/The Company Doctor Podcast, and this is the most popular episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-company-doctor/id1534721046?i=1000522983894The German speaking DevOps podcast "Auf die Ohren und ins Hirn”: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/devops-auf-die-ohren-und-ins-hirn/id1343760019FitSM Training: https://fitsm.onlineThe Phoenix Project (book): https://www.amazon.com.au/Phoenix-Project-DevOps-Helping-Business/dp/0988262592
2022-07-2558 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS4-Ep3 | Project Management in NZ's Department of Conservation with Ross Bowyer📢 “Surround yourself with smarter people than you. As a project or programme manager, you are the conductor, not the orchestrator.” In this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, speaks to Ross Bowyer, a highly experienced project manager who has overseen strategic development activities, capability development, and the overarching development of people.Ross currently manages projects within the Department of Conservation in New Zealand. In this episode, we not only learn about Ross’ managerial experience, but also about the wildlife unique to New Zealand, as well as his personal philosophy regarding his work in conservation. Ross expla...
2022-07-1524 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel up your Career – How to become a Business AnalystThe links referenced by the panel today:The Enterprise Big Data Framework: https://www.bigdataframework.org/International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA): https://www.iiba.org/Agile Business Analyst (AgileBA): https://apmg-international.com/product/agile-business-analyst-agilebaSearch every question from every Level Up episode: https://apmg-international.com/level/episodes-searchHost: Nick Houlton, APMG-InternationalQuestion Master: Suchitra Jacob, APMG-InternationalPanellists:Malini Jayaganesh, Associate – ITSM Hub; Director Emeritus - BRM InstituteDieter Strasser, Geschäftsführer Viable Projects GmbH, Managing Director, Trainer & CoachArvind Arcot, Manager – Business, Technical & Process Analys...
2022-07-1157 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS4-Ep2 | The future of business agility with Andrew Craddock📢 “You cannot know where the world is going to be in five years’ time. The storm of change has grown, and organizations need a way to react to maintain a competitive advantage.” In this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, speaks to Andrew Craddock, a highly experienced practitioner, consultant, trainer, and mentor specialising in Agile approaches to manage business change. Listen to today’s podcast to gain insight into Business Agility: what it is, what it means in practice, and why you need it within your organization. Andrew begins by addressing how the Agile B...
2022-07-0831 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS4-Ep1 | Cyber Security is everyone’s responsibility with Rob LockwoodIn this episode we speak to Rob Lockwood, Cyber Security Expert, about hacking, cybercrime, cryptocurrency, and everything you need to know to secure your systems. We find out the challenges that arise as code and technology continue to grow into more complex networks and ecosystems, as Rob reveals the difficulty in building secure code and technology; secure systems are fruitless if we don’t have strong user protocols and accountability.Defining some of the more technical challenges and software capabilities, Rob then tells us about zero-day exploits and the importance of patching.We spe...
2022-07-0130 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel up your Career – How to train everyone in Service Management (for less than you think)Find out more on FitSM: https://apmg-international.com/product/fitsm-lightweight-streamlined-it-service-management-certificationFind out more on Unified Service Management (USM): https://apmg-international.com/product/unified-service-management-usm
2022-06-2758 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS3-Ep12 | Maintaining the momentum in long-term project delivery with Rob StintonIn this episode we speak to Rob Stinton, Charted Project Professional and Senior Program Manager, about the complexity of projects, stakeholder plans, maintaining momentum, and executing project delivery over a long timeline. We begin by defining complexity in projects; Rob speaks from over 20 years of experience on how to recognize and handle a complex environment. For Rob, size isn’t what equals complexity; it’s the solution that does. He further explains until you get to this solution, the scale of change needed isn’t always realized. Next, we ask Rob how he arrives at a manage...
2022-06-1725 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS3-Ep11 | Navigate the untrodden territory of Change with Ket Patel📢 “With untrodden territory, there’s no plan to show you how to get from A to B … every step is new”In this episode, we hear Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, talk to Ket Patel, UK Collaborations Lead for the Change Management Institute, about how we can better navigate the untrodden territory of Change. Listen in as we discuss barriers, drivers, leadership, and how to build the right environment.We cover the major factors in creating successful change before Ket breaks down his surprising take on the distinction between ‘change’ v.s ‘transformation’.
2022-06-1034 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS3-Ep10 | Shape a better future using ESG with Mark Thomas📢 “How are we going to make things better in the future for the environment? And how do we have more diversity, equity and inclusion?” In this episode, we hear Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, talk to Mark Thomas about ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance); what ESG brings to organizations, the future it will create, and how it differs from other governance frameworks. Mark is the President of Escoute Consulting and a Governance, Risk, Compliance and IT Service Management consulting specialist who's on a mission to help organizations find practical solutions to their ESG challenges.We begin...
2022-06-0324 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel up your Career – How to become a RainmakerThe links from today's episode:Insight Selling by Mike Schultz: https://store.apmg-international.com/study-materials/insight-sellingFierce Conversations by Susan Scott: https://fierceinc.com/susan-scott-releases-fierce-conversations/The Company Doctor Podcast: https://www.thecompanydoctor.com/episodes/ep-020-the-anti-new-years-resolutions-policy-jlj5n-ymnfdIf you are interested in learning more about Rainmaker: https://apmg-international.com/product/ps-professional
2022-05-301h 03
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS3-Ep9 | Building business resilience with David Roberts & Serhiy Kovela📢 “A resilient business is one which is capable, not just of withstanding shocks but is also capable of harnessing them; taking that energy and using it in creative ways to propel itself”.In this episode, we hear Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, speak to Serhiy Kovela and David Roberts about building resilience in business.Serhiy and David explain why sustainability sets a resilient business apart. “What makes resilience different is that we are looking to the sustainability of the organization as well as its progress”We cover their definitions of resilience and talk about...
2022-05-2729 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS3-Ep8 | Using Praxis to close the Project and Programme divide with Adrian Dooley📢 “Tailor your approach to the problem at hand”In this episode Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, talks to Adrian Dooley, Founder and Lead author of the Praxis Framework Ltd, about closing the Project and Programme divide, what the Praxis Framework offers, and why he created a Global Management Framework.Hear Adrian explain the issues that lead him to take on this herculean project, and the motivation he took from seeing people constantly learning good practice, but never implementing that knowledge. Not content with accepting the “either-or” of guidance regarding Projects and Programmes, Adrian starte...
2022-05-2027 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS3-Ep7 | Better Business Cases explained with Robert Gregory📢 “To decide NOT to invest is just as important as deciding TO invest”In this episode, we hear Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, talk to Robert Gregory, ex-Deputy Director of Capital Investment in the NHS, and Management Consultant to discuss the A-Z of business cases.For Robert, the biggest risk in business cases is “inefficient investment in people early on”, andhis principal message is that you do not ever just sit down and write a business case - the business case is the result of a process. Hear Robert...
2022-05-1325 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS3-Ep6 | AI and the future of technology with Adam Thilthorpe📢 “If someone’s going to build a better world, you need to ask them two critical questions; One: for whom? And two: in what time scale?”In this episode, we hear Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, talk to Adam Thilthorpe, Digital Specialist and Director for Professionalism at BCS, about using AI ethically, reshaping education, and the impact of technology.The digital era has changed the trajectory of the future and Adam begins by explaining the skills we need to acquire, and the skills we can adapt, to be prepared for the digital age. Richard a...
2022-05-0641 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS3-Ep5 | How to analyse and measure big data Giovanni Lanzani📢“Data will not tell you anything if you don't ask questions”In this episode, we hear Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, talk to Giovanni Lanzani, Digital Specialist and Leader of the GoDataDriven Academy, about where the value really lies in using data. Listen in as we talk about the challenges businesses face when becoming data-driven, the development process, the importance of infrastructure, and how for Giovanni, forecasting with AI is the only financially smart future. Those who make the switch to AI will outcompete the rest. We ask Giovanni about the changing...
2022-04-2934 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS3-Ep4 | The secret to a successful strategy with Anthony AllcockAnthony Allcock - Chief Information and Digital Officer - British Airways 📢“Change is a constant in life. Strategy needs to be able to cater to change” In this episode, we hear Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, talk to, Anthony Allcock, Chief Information and Digital Officer of British Airways, a man with over 20 years of experience in executing £multi-million complex portfolios. Although Anthony has a huge role, we are asking his personal perspective from years of hands-on and leadership experience. Listen in as we ask how he goes about creating a new strategic direction an...
2022-04-2213 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS3-Ep1 | Key strategies for leading successful Change Management with Gintare GeleziunaiteGintare Geleziunaite "If you want others to change, you have to be your authentic self. "From being challenged to create a Change Management plan from scratch in a company spanning 108 countries worldwide, to ‘providing strategic direction, methodology and tools to a 250,000 people-strong organization’ in the Military, Gintare vowed to always stay true to her authentic working style. Gintare Geleziunaite is Head of Change Strategy at Department for International Trade (DIT). Hear her key tips on getting senior leadership teams to engage properly with Change programmes as well as a host of other practical strategies including her r...
2022-04-0125 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS2-Ep12 | Why so many projects fail and how to succeed with Andreas TrautnerWhat makes a Project Manager a true craftsman? In this episode, we hear Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, talk to, Andreas Trautner, Published Author, Project Management craftsman, and lifelong entrepreneur. Starting as a fisherman, Andreas followed his curiosity to his PHD studying Agricultural sciences, when he got the opportunity to Manage a Project due to his 8 years of experience managing Denmark’s largest musical festival.Join us as Andreas recalls the moments that have shaped his career and success, from that first failed university job as a Proj...
2022-03-2523 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS2-Ep4 | Manage projects in half the time or double the results with Jesper SchreinerIn this episode of Implementing Best Practice in Business, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, chats to Jesper Schreiner. Jesper has over 25 years’ experience in programme and project management. During his career he became fascinated by the uncertainties in projects and management and completed a master’s thesis on the subject. Prior to his innovative work with the Half Double institute, he was the managing director of the Danish Project Management Association. In this episode, as well as discussing with Richard uncertainties in projects, they talk about: 1. The motivation for creating the Half Double meth...
2022-01-2829 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS2-Ep3 | Next Generation Project Management Leaders and Trends with Kamil MrozIn this episode, Richard Pharro speaks to Kamil Mroz, who has been listed as a PMI Future 50 honouree - a group of leaders who are transforming the workplace through collaboration, inclusion, and purposeHear his thoughts on future trends in Project Management and what he hopes to learn from the speed of major projects that have been delivered during the Pandemic.Kamil ‘s experience in people management and project leadership has involved leading of multicultural, diverse, and technical teams composed of both direct reports and cross-functional matrix teams. He is now focussed on crea...
2022-01-2125 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS2-Ep2 | Better Business Cases Five Case Model with John HumphriesIn this episode, Richard Pharro talks to John Humphries, who provides advice across a number of disciplines including Risk, Agile PM and BA, Change Management, Proposal Management and Better Business Cases.He is a consultant, Trainer and Author and has co-authored and contributed to a number of publications . John works at the centre of Government as a risk management facilitator and instructor with the Houses of Parliament.Following the launch of Better Business Cases, John jumped at the chance to become an accredited trainer to help clients carefully consider and manage risks associated with...
2022-01-1431 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS2-Ep1 | Managing Benefits and PPM Best Practices with Milvio Di BartolomeoIn this episode Richard Pharro talks to Milvio Di Bartolomeo, the first person globally to concurrently hold the Strategy Implementation Professional, Managing Benefits and Better Business Cases Practitioner certifications. As a Delivery Office Manager in the Queensland Public Sector in Australia providing assurance, benefits, governance and risk management advice for a portfolio of programmes and projects, Milvio’s role involves providing advice to a plethora of portfolio projects. He is a prolific student and avid writer and blogger on strategy execution. Join us in listening to Milvio explain what motivates him to take on so much work, constantly take on new...
2022-01-0719 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS1- Special Episode - Implementing Best Practice In Business - Series One Overview Seasonal SpecialIn this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International listens back to series one of Implementing Best Practice in Business and recalls some of the moments that resonated with him.This is a must-listen for anyone in the project, programme, portfolio or change disciplines Hear a wealth of knowledge, expertise, key learnings and experience from thought leaders and practitioners amongst our incredible community.Ep1 Mark Thomas - Governance and leadershipEp2 Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez - Project Economy and StrategyEp3 Joseph Lowe - Better Business CasesEp4 Pez Kooner - Business Relationship ManagementE...
2021-12-2413 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Career with APMG InternationalAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Level Up your Career with the host: Ellie Bowett and Question Master: Charlotte Miller. Answering your questions are panellists: Mart Rovers, Nick Houlton, Marc Waterman, Sarbojit Bose and Darren Conway. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving on to the focus topic on Level Up by Nick Houlton.
2021-12-2054 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Career with APMG InternationalAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Level Up your Career with the host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Suchitra Jacob. Answering your questions are panellists: Etienne Shardlow, Stephan Brendel, Paul Sutton, Martyn Kinch and Nandhakumar Swaminathan. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion.
2021-12-201h 01
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS1-Ep9 | How World Bank CP3P supports Public Private Partnerships with Sergey SamolisRichard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, and special guest Sergey Samolis, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PPP Expertise Eurasia, discuss how to change a country’s infrastructure for the better, the real world impact of the CP3P course and how private funding isn’t just synonymous with money, but efficiency.In this conversation, we follow Sergey’s journey from a simple Economic degree to now, where he lets us in on industry secrets and talks about the only globally acknowledged body of knowledge for PPP; CP3P. A course taken by Deputy Ministers, Sectorial Ministries, and con...
2021-12-1032 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS1-Ep8 | Taking people with you on Projects and Change Management with Ricardo SantosRichard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, and special guest Ricardo Santos, Senior Programme Manager, Irish Rail.Ricardo who is a large project specialist and pioneer in varied project management, shares the importance of constant change, how to move a whole team toward the bigger picture and how Praxis Local enabled him to take on a never-seen-before project with no management blueprint.The conversation covers his rare experience in seeing a capital project from inception to completion, why safety is paramount and how - to Interviewer Richards surprise – Ricardo believes change and project management aren’t sepa...
2021-12-0328 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS1-Ep7 | Leading Projects, Programmes and remote, global teams effectively with Eddie BorupIn this episode of Implementing Best Practice in Business, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG talks to Eddie Borup, an experienced senior manager who specialises in delivery within portfolio, programme and project management. Hear Eddie's approach to supporting a 1500-strong global, remote team (long before the pandemic) and the simple techniques he uses to ensure everyone is working efficiently and transparently.Although Imposter Syndrome has played a negative role in his thought process, we get candid insights as to how he has overcome this and he shares his strategy to gain confidence during this fascinating conversation.
2021-11-2633 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Project and Change Management - Focus on Project PoliticsAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Level Up your Project and Change Management with the host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Suchitra Jacob. Answering your questions are panelists: Jeroen Geurtsen, Shontelle Bryan, Bikram Routray and Jackie Hewett.
An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving on to the focus topic on Project Politics by Shontelle Bryan.
2021-11-241h 01
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your IT Service Management - Focus on professional membershipsAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Level Up your IT Service Management with the host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Suchitra Jacob. Answering your questions are panelists: Mart Rovers, Sarbojit Bose, Suresh GP, Sunil Mehta, and Mark Smalley. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving on to the focus topic on Professional Memberships by Sunil Mehta.
2021-11-241h 04
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Public-Private Partnerships - Focus on CertificationsAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Level Up your Public-Private Partnerships with the host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Nigel Mercer. Answering your questions are panelists: Amandeep Singh Virk, Andre Kruger, Abhaya Agarwal and Sergei Samolis.
2021-11-241h 00
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Cyber Resilience - Focus on avoiding online scamsAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Level Up your Cyber Resilience with the host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Shanice Mitchell-Cox. Answering your questions are panelists: Etienne Shardlow, Melanie Oldham, Samuel North, Darren Conway, and Charlie Morrison.
2021-11-221h 01
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Project and Change Management - Focus on Programme ManagersAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Level Up your Career with the host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Charlotte Miller. Answering your questions are panelists: Sankaran Ramani, Yogyata, Shontelle Bryan, Patrick von Schlag, and Rajiv Khanna. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving on to the focus topic, Programme Managers with Rajiv Khanna.
2021-11-2256 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Online Learning - Focus on Collaboration ToolsAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Level Up your Career with the host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Charlotte Miller. Answering your questions are panelists: Etienne Shardlow, Johann Botha, Nick Vieira, Lizzy Marshal and Jaap van der Deijl. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving on to the focus topic, Collaboration Tools by Johann Botha.
2021-11-221h 00
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Career - Focus on Communication, Collaboration and FacilitationAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Level Up your Career with the host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Ellie Bowett. Answering your questions are panelists: Rod Willis, Ranjit Sidhu, Tina Hesse, Ron Leeman, Elke Sanz. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving on the focus topic, Communication, Collaboration and Facilitation.
2021-11-221h 01
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up Your Career - Focus On Improving Your CVAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Level Up your Project and Change Management with the host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Charlotte Miller. Answering your questions are panelists: Nyananso Ekanem, Louisa Leung, James Kinch, Gary Gamp, and Jackie Hewett. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving on to the focus topic: Improving your CV by Gary Gamp.
2021-11-2259 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Project and Change Management - Focus on Professional MembershipsAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Level Up your Project and Change Management with the host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Charlotte Miller. Answering your questions are panelists: Yogyata, Martyn Kinch, Rajiv Khanna, Ricardo Santos, and Tricia Moon. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving on to the focus topic: How to leverage professional memberships by Tricia Moon.
2021-11-2259 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your IT Service Management - Focus on Lean and Six SigmaAPMG International presents our popular Level Up panel Q&A show. This episode of Level Up your IT Service Management with the Host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Suchitra Jacob. Today's expert panelists are Johann Botha, Stephan Brendel, Sunil Mehta, Shakil Murtaza, and H.C. Theisens. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving onto the focus topic: Six Sigma with H.C. Theisens.
2021-11-221h 00
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Public Private Partnerships - Focus on PPP FinanceAPMG International presents our popular Level Up panel Q&A show. This episode, Level Up your Public-Private Partnerships with the Host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Charlotte Miller. Panelists; Nyananso Ekanem, Amandeep Singh Virk, Andre Kruger, Abhaya Agarwal, and Sergei Samolis. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving onto the focus topic: PPP Finance with Sergei Samolis.
2021-11-221h 01
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Cyber Resilience - Combatting Online FraudAPMG International presents our popular Level Up panel Q&A show. This episode is about how to Level Up your Cyber Resilience with the Host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Suchitra Jacob.
Panelists; Melanie Oldham, Anna Collard, Tim Harwood, Etienne Shardlow, and Nigel Mercer. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving onto the focus topic: Combatting online fraud with Melanie Oldham.
2021-11-221h 00
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Project and Change Management - Focus on Interview QuestionsAPMG International presents our popular Level Up panel Q&A show. This episode is about how to Level Up your Project and Change Management with the Host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Charlotte Miller. Panelists; Zakiyya Cassimjee, Rayy Babalola, Martyn Kinch, Patrick von Schlag, and Sunil Mehta. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving onto the focus topic: Interview Questions with Nick Houlton.
2021-11-191h 01
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Online Learning - Focus on Virtual ClassroomsAPMG International presents our popular Level Up panel Q&A show. This episode, Level Up your Online Learning with the Host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Suchitra Jacob. Panelists; Lauran Anderson, Matthew Blake, Paul Sutton, Barinder Hothi and Tizya Combrick. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving onto the focus topic: Virtual Classrooms with Lauran Anderson.
2021-11-1959 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your IT Service Management - Focus on Modern Service ManagerAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Level Up your IT Service Management with the host; Nick Houlton and Question Master: Charlotte Miller. The expert panelist on today's episode; Kwaba Miguel Sebastião Júnior, N Nirmalan, Suresh GP, Johann Botha, and Mart Rovers. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving onto the focus topic: Role of the Modern Service Manager which is hosted by Mart Rovers.
2021-11-1958 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Public Private Partnerships - Focus on Service Led PPPsAPMG International presents our popular Level Up panel Q&A show. This episode, Level Up your Public-Private Partnerships with the Host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Charlotte Miller. Panelists; Jan-Willem Middelburg, Mark Williams, Andre Kruger, Abhaya Agarwal and Richard Foster. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving onto the focus topic: Service Led PPPs with Richard Foster.
2021-11-191h 02
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Certifications - Focus on exam techniquesAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Level Up your Certifications with the host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Charlotte Miller. Answering your questions are panelists: Lauran Anderson, Waseem Zia Chaudhry, Marc Waterman, Bikram Routray and Shanice Mitchell-Cox. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving on to the focus topic: Exam Techniques by Shanice Mitchell-Cox.
2021-11-1959 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Career - Focus on professional membershipsAPMG International presents our popular Level Up panel Q&A show. This episode, Level Up your Career with the Host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Suchitra Jacob. Panellists; Jeroen Geurtsen, Louisa Leung, Tom Kruse, Sian Rinaldi and Eileen J Roden. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving onto the focus topic: Professional Memberships with Eileen J Roden.
2021-11-191h 00
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Project and Change Management - Focus on online resourcesAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Level Up your Level Up your Project and Change Management with the Host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Charlotte Miller. This week's panelists on Level Up are Lauran Anderson, Robert Gregory, Yvonne Thevenot, Shontelle Bryan, and Nick Vieira. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving onto the focus topic: Online Resources.
2021-11-191h 00
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Business Relationships - Focus on the Role of the BRMAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Level Up your Level Up your Business Relationships with the Host: Nick Houlton and Question Master: Suchitra Jacob, Panelists: Suresh GP, Marleen Lamont, Baziel Barends, Paul Wigzel and Stephan Brendel. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving onto the focus topic: Role of the BRM with Marleen Lamont.
2021-11-191h 02
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Public Private Partnerships - Focus on Winning TeamsAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Episode 7 is our first discussion on Public-Private Partnerships, always a lively debate. From infrastructure to service-led, whatever your involvement, this is the place to share ideas. In the second half of this episode, we focus on Winning Teams, how to create them, nurture them and support them. This week’s host: Ellie Bowett, and Question Master: Suchitra Jacob. Answering your questions are panelists: Maurice Diamond, Nyananso Ekanem, Amin Kawar, Amandeep Singh Virk, and Mark Williams. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving on to...
2021-11-191h 01
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Cyber Resilience - Focus on bring your own deviceAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Level Up your Cyber Resilience with the Host: Ellie Bowett and Question Master: Suchitra Jacob, Panelists: Etienne Shardlow, Mostafa AlShamy, Melanie Oldham, Sarbojit Bose and Simon Roller. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving onto the focus topic: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) with Melanie Oldham.
Host: Ellie Bowett, APMG-International
Question Master: Suchitra Jacob, APMG-International
Panelists:
Etienne Shardlow, Senior Consultant, Symphonise Consulting
Mostafa AlShamy, Consultancy and Audit Manager, EGYBYTE
Melanie Oldham, CEO, Bobs Business Ltd
Sarbojit Bose, Owner and Managing Director of Training...
2021-11-1958 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS1-Ep6 | Business agility in agile transformations with Melanie FranklinIn this episode of Implementing Best Practice in Business, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International is in conversation with Melanie Franklin, whose career making an impact in Change Management spans over two decades.Melanie is the author of the Agile Change Management handbooks and Chief Examiner of the Agile Change Agent course and certification. Her experience and knowledge in the agile and change domains is second to none and she talks Richard through a range of subjects including;Identifying your star performersThe difference between the change and project management responsibilitiesHow to get staff on board with a...
2021-11-1922 min
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel up your Organisational Agility - Focus on overcoming barriersAPMG International presents our popular weekly panel Q&A show. Level Up your Organisational Agility with the host Nick Houlton and the Question Master: Suchitra Jacob, Jamie Donoghue, Jeroen Geurtsen, Michael Easson, Guy Eastoe and Satyavrat Nirala. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving onto the focus topic: Overcoming Barriers with Jamie Donoghue.
2021-11-181h 00
Level Up Your Career with APMG InternationalLevel Up your Project and Change Management - Focus on Change in the pandemicAPMG International launches our popular weekly panel Q&A show in the Australia and Asia Pacific Japan region. Level Up your Project and Change Management with the host: Nick Houlton, and Question Master: Charlotte Miller. Answering your questions are panelists: James Kinch, Louisa Leung, Sankaran Ramani, Marc Waterman and Yogyata. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered, driving the panel discussion before moving onto the focus topic: Change in the Pandemic by Marc Waterman.
2021-11-181h 01
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS1-Ep5 | Project Leadership & Management with Eddie ObengRichard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, and special guest Eddie Obeng, Professor, Author & Theorist, discuss whether Project Leadership is a role or a mindset; the difference between Change and Project Management; and how Eddie's QUBE platform enabled his clients to continue “as normal” through the pandemic.Richard asks Eddie what he would say to a Board if he only had 30 minutes to convince them to take action to improve their success rate, and why exactly the Project Management profession have failed to improve their product (successful projects) for 50 years - why is this so hard?Desc...
2021-11-1230 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS1-Ep4 | The Role of IT Partners and BRMs in Rolls Royce with Pez KoonerRichard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, and special guest Pez Kooner, Global Head of IT at Rolls Royce Civil Aerospace, discuss the role of IT Partners and Business Relationship Managers; how an organisation like Rolls Royce keeps pace with technology; and the difference between a Business Relationship Manager and a Project Manager.They further discuss some of the roles that feed into business relationship management - such as Business Analysts - and Pez describes his perspective on the kind of person that makes a great relationship manager including understanding the business, understanding technology, being a problem solver a...
2021-11-0529 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS1-Ep3 | Better Business Cases with Joseph LoweRichard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, and special guest Joseph Lowe, Editor of the Green Book & Head of Economics Branch at HM Treasury, discuss common problems in developing a business case; how to measure the ROI on a quality business case; and how to utilise the 5 Case Model in a time crunch.Change initiatives often fail at the first hurdle as the business case fails to convince senior management of the return on investment. Creating effective business cases and spending proposals is therefore critical to securing funding and management buy-in.Better Business Cases training...
2021-11-0128 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS1-Ep2 | Welcome to the Project Economy with Antonio Nieto-RodriguezRichard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, and special guest Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, author & thought-leader, discuss changes in the Project Economy; the success rates of projects over the last 50 years; and the new Project Management Handbook as written by Antonio in partnership with Harvard Business Review.Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez is a global champion of project management. He is the creator of concepts such as the “Hierarchy of Purpose” featured by Harvard Business Review, and the “Project Economy”.Antonio’s research and global impact in modern management has been recognized by Thinkers50 with the prestigious award “Ideas into Practice” and is ranked...
2021-10-1930 min
Lifelong Learning: Implementing Best Practice In BusinessS1-Ep1 | The Importance of Governance with Mark ThomasRichard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, discusses the recent interest in Governance and how to tell if investments are really creating value for an enterprise, in this second episode of In Conversation with Richard Pharro.Featuring international expert on Governance Risk and Compliance, Mark Thomas, he gives us his perspective on the importance of governance in Digital Transformation.Find out more about APMG certifications: apmg-international.com
2021-08-1022 min