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The Delivery Manager DailyEp77:- Vibing hard, vibing goodWelcome 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 leadsHow to strike a balance between flow state creativity and delivery disciplineWhen vibe coding boosts innovation—and when it just burns timeReal-world scenarios and leadership frameworks to keep projects on trackThis one’s for the delive...2025-05-2328 min
The Delivery Manager DailyEp76 - Vibe Coding - my journey so far & plnnr.co.uk🎙️ Vibe Coding: Empowering Delivery Managers in the AI EraIn 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 CodingThe rise and significance of AI tools in software developmentPractical applications and benefits for Delivery ManagersChallenges and considerations in adopting Vibe CodingResources to get started with Vibe Coding toolsResources Mentioned:Replit: https://replit.comLovable: https://lovable.soV0...2025-05-1620 min
The Delivery Manager DailyEP75 CTO strategic advice, with Ai in mindIn 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.~~JOIN TELEGRAM FOR FOREX TIPZ ~~ kidding! 📌 Expect sharp insights, practical steps, and zero buzzwords.👇 Join the community and follow Mario across platforms: 🔗 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Mariodc 💬 Join t...2025-05-0217 min
The Delivery Manager DailyThe 30 minute Stakeholder reset🎧 Episode: The 30-Minute Stakeholder Reset 🎙️ Delivery Manager Weekly with Mario De’CristofanoStakeholder 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 defenceExpose misalignment with laser-precise questionsRe-contract the relationship for faster decisions and fewer surprisesUse it in 1:1s, group reviews, or exec sessions — this isn’t about politics. It’s abou...2025-04-2522 min
The Delivery Manager DailyEP73 - The Delivery Manager Weekly - The 30 minute health check.🎧 Episode: The 30-Minute Delivery Health Check 🎙️ Delivery Manager Weekly with Mario De’CristofanoThink your delivery is going fine? Prove it — in 30 minutes.In this episode, Mario breaks down a tactical, time-boxed framework every Agile Delivery Manager should have in their toolkit. No fluff. No slide decks. Just a sharp, five-part diagnostic to assess flow, clarity, capacity, stakeholder engagement, and delivery readiness — fast.Perfect for retros, 1:1s, or crisis triage.🔍 You’ll learn:The five dimensions of delivery health that matterHow to extract risks, quick wins, and red flags...2025-04-0410 min
The Delivery Manager DailyStandardised Developer environments🎙️ Delivery Manager Weekly — Episode: Standardised Dev Environments in Sprint 0 Hosted by Mario De'CristofanoIn this episode, we dive into why setting up standardised development environments during Sprint 0 is a critical enabler for delivery success. Whether you're leading a new squad, onboarding engineers, or launching a greenfield build — this is foundational work that removes friction and sets the tone for engineering maturity.You’ll hear about:The purpose of Sprint 0Why “it works on my machine” is a symptom of a bigger issueTooling and automation that make setup fast and repeatableA practical check...2025-03-2812 min
The Delivery Manager DailyAi in your projectsAI projects aren’t coming—they’re already here. Whether it’s chatbots, LLM integrations, or data-driven automation, Delivery Managers are being pulled into artificial intelligence delivery whether they’re ready or not.In this episode, Mario breaks down why AI projects are fundamentally different from traditional software builds, what new skills and frameworks are needed, and how Delivery Managers can take the lead in a landscape full of fuzzy scopes, probabilistic outputs, and ethical pitfalls.This is a practical, no-fluff briefing for anyone managing teams in the age of machine learning and GenAI.🔑 Wh...2025-03-2415 min
The Delivery Manager DailyBias, being White & delivering in volatile environments.Here's a podcast description that ties both topics together effectively:🎙 Episode Title: Delivering in Volatile Environments & White Privilege BiasIn today’s episode of The Delivery Manager Daily, we tackle two critical challenges in the world of Agile and IT leadership: navigating volatile delivery environments and understanding the impact of white privilege bias in decision-making.🔹 Delivering in Volatile Environments – Whether it’s market uncertainty, shifting stakeholder priorities, or unexpected team disruptions, delivery managers are constantly faced with turbulence. We’ll explore strategies for maintaining stability, adapting frameworks under pressure, and leading teams through un...2025-03-1429 min
The Delivery Manager DailyTo the Cloud - no wait, go back, go back.🚀 New Episode Alert: The Cloud Exodus – Why Companies Are Moving Back On-Premise 🌍💻For years, the cloud was the promised land—scalable, flexible, and cost-effective. But now, the tide is turning. Organizations are reassessing their cloud-first strategies, moving critical workloads back on-premise. Why?In this episode of Delivery Manager Daily, we break down the key drivers behind this shift, including: ⚠️ Unpredictable Cloud Costs – Why “pay-as-you-go” is turning into “pay-more-than-you-planned.” 🔐 Security & Compliance Risks – Are cloud environments truly as secure as we thought? ⏳ Outages & Downtime – When your entire operation depends on a third party, how much control d...2025-03-0715 min
The Delivery Manager DailyEp 67: Being a DM in 2025This episode is jam PACKED with information if your a new CS graduate, or wanting to get into the Digital Delivery Manager game in 2025, the things I would do if I were starting fresh. You may want to listen to the episodes below too, as they are all linked & I really hope you enjoy this one. Getting interviews for DM roles & how to do well (here)How to become a DM (here)The skills you need to be a DM (here)Take care Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2025-02-2828 min
The Delivery Manager DailyHybrid working & running the best kick off meetingsIn this episode I wanted to talk about two things;Hybrid working - can you effectively do Scrum with new Scrum teams on new projects? This question came about after my talk at Keele, & I thought it was a great question & one which needed unpacking a bit.Running a good kick of meeting (or any meeting) Hands up how many meetings are you in that are an utter disaster? Try of course doing that hybrid or remote & you can be almost guaranteed to fail - I briefly explain the five things I do to help...2025-02-2115 min
The Delivery Manager DailyWho am I?SKIP to approx 17 minutes in for PRACTICAL ADVICE if you're a computer science student, but I was recently asked off the back of a Keele University talk on Agile how I got to do what I'm doing, so I thought I'd record an episode all about it. As always, thanks for listening, please subscribe & share the podcast with your mates who may be interested in this kind of stuff too. Mx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-1426 min
The Delivery Manager DailyBeing too niceIn this episode & accompanying blog post, I talk about why being too nice at work can be a problem, especially if you're an Agile leader (or leader of any description). As I've built up my leadership experience over the years to now consider myself 'not too shabby' I wanted to just pick at the edges of a few problems I see at work/client sites & what you can do about it to be better. As always thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-0712 min
The Delivery Manager DailyAgile ain't what it used to beIn this episode I talk about why after reading a new stat from engprax that a lot of projects were failing due to Agile & even John Kern, one of the Manifesto's forefathers is having 'one last go to try & get people to understand' I think too I could be done with Agile unless, well, you'll have to listen to the podcast won't you! :)As always thanks for listening, join the debate on X (@mariodc, @dm_daily) Blue sky & subscribe & click the bell icon, so you get notified of every new release each week. ...2025-01-3117 min
The Delivery Manager DailyYou just dont understand Digital SustainabilityIn this episode I talk on the notion of digital sustainability, what it is, & why you should care about it as a DM. We're not talking here about running an EV, or recycling, we're talking about what to consider to make your digital products & services more digitally sustainable. I talk about it here on the blog And also, some useful links below'https://carbonagile.com/https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano/doing-the-calculations-65569703760ahttps://medium.com/@mariodecristofano Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-2414 min
The Delivery Manager DailyEp61 - You just dont understand softwareIn this episode I talk about why I think you may not understand software engineering like you think you do. You can't go & extrapolate from a slice of the discipline to the whole of software engineering, simply it to the point of bastardisation & then expect teams to build good product, can you? Join me & my mate Mark from the pub. Read more about it here https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/you-just-dont-understand-software/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-1724 min
The Delivery Manager DailyTop 5 things to do in your project when you're brand new to it.In this episode I talk about the things I think you should do, a top 5 list, of when you're brand new to a project, all the things to consider when you're a Delivery Manager or project manager. Take a listen, read the associated blog post https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/top-5-things-you-need-to-do-in-your-first-week-on-a-new-project/ & let me know what you think. M Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-1018 min
The Delivery Manager DailyEpisode 58 ERP & Software delivery In this episode I meander through a recent couple of conversations I've had & some reflections over the year on software & software delivery projects. Thanks for those listening & sorry for the sporadic posting. I do have more in the can, but the can is a bit dry & sad at the minute with the end of my 2024 being a bit chaotic. See you on the next one & dont forget, please subscribe & follow me on X & Bluesky for more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-2017 min
The Delivery Manager DailyEpisode 59 Agile in a VUCA worldan intimate episode with just some thoughts around a term I read about recently in a Harvard news review magazine, VUCA. Listen to find out more & tell me how you cope with VUCA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-2019 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEp 57 Speaking to a Head of IT from South Africa,I was put in touch with Mark Oakes, a great Head of IT from South Africa. You can find him on Linkedin here We spoke about him coming over from South Africa, the UK Job market, what he thinks are technology trends he's seeing here in the UK compared to overseas & we get to find out a little more about a great guy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-3038 minThe Delivery Manager DailyWhat's in your Delivery Toolbox?After a recent experience of watching a team member create their own documents from scratch, it reminded me why I have a toolbox stuffed with useful project delivery templates, guides & assets that I can deploy time & time again. It helps me with managing my time & with the time I have, I can be super productive. What do you have in your toolbox? Do you even have one, or maybe you've never thought about it. Well, more rambling from me in Episode 57 of the Delivery Manager Daily. Dont forget to ** please subscribe & share** as I unapologetically remind...2024-06-2126 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEP 56 - When your project has fallen apartIn this podcast I talk about what responsibilities Delivery Managers often have, (or should have) in complex projects which go awry. Maybe you've been parachuted into a project that's a disaster & have been asked to help fix it, maybe your a management consultant that's been tasked as an independent advisor to help re-align a project. I talk about some of the strategies & practical things *I do* to help fix bad projects. Some resources I mention are linked to below including;Retrospectin' the RetrospectiveLet's get ready to ScrumbleDont...2024-06-1325 minThe Delivery Manager DailyS4 Episode 55 Make the world better, not faster.** Welcome to Season 4**To celebrate getting to 55 episodes & a fourth season I sit down with Paul Bratcher. Paul runs an Ai company called unfold Ai & brings with him 30+ years experience. A former boss, mentor & friend we talk about how folk can get started with Ai from using tools such as Leonardo, Claude, Midjourney, ChatGPT to using Ai to solve the simple things first rather than trying to change the world through innovation. Get to know Paul better by going to his newsletter, here with over 35 issues of Ai goodness & enjoy the podcast.2024-06-1338 minThe Delivery Manager DailyHave you subscribed to the Delivery Manager Daily podcast newsletter?A quick one this, just wanted to talk about my new Newsletter thats jam packed with Agile resources to help delivery managers which I'd really like you to subscribe to. Please visit here to subscribe. Also a quick aside, I'm doing the Y3P in August, Id be grateful if you can donate here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-3109 minThe Delivery Manager DailyHow you do anything is how you do EVERYTHINGIn this episode I reflect on how tech workers behave (or should IMO) from interview & applications to their first 1st day, 1st week & 1st month on the job. Not everyone has to be locked in like David Clarke but at least think about the effort you put into things & putting your best foot forward. Bit of a ranty one. Strap in. LETS GO PEOPLE. :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1818 minThe Delivery Manager DailyGOING LIVE EACH WEEKGOING LIVE - PLEASE LISTEN, Schedule to follow on mariosblog.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1600 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEp 51 - Not a Jira Simp!In this episode I reflect on rolling out Jira recently, what went well, not so well & what you can do if you're responsible for rolling out tooling in your organisation. In this episode I refer to a number of references, including the awesome & delicious tastycupcakes.org the history of Lean & Agile, Please listen, enjoy & share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1632 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEpisode 50 - Top 4 tips to bring your Scrum team togetherIN THIS EPISODE I talk about the top 4 things I do & recommend you consider when starting with a new Scrum team. How do you bring folk together? How do you get them to perform? What about legacy politics & ghosts of the past, how can you smash through those & deliver value & solid outcomes for both the team & the client? Well, take a listen & visit the blog for more https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/top-4-tips-to-help-make-scrum-teams-succeed/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-0817 minThe Delivery Manager DailyScrummery in Software EngineeringIn this episode I talk about being a software engineer wanting to do Scrum. After a recent talk at Keele University I fielded questions about how a software engineer could cross-over into Scrum territory. Well give this a listen, read the blog mariosblog.co.uk & enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-0917 minThe Delivery Manager DailySystem Design Thinking with Alex Raein this episode I talk to the awesome Alex Rae about System thinking. Check out the blog post here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-0141 minThe Delivery Manager DailyAce that delivery manager job interview with these answersIn this episode I wanted to quickly tackle how to answer some of the common interview questions I ask, get asked & hear people answer in my opinion incorrectly. Let me know what you think on X (@mariodc) & as always, thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-2319 minThe Delivery Manager DailyWhat is a DM. AGAIN!In this episode I sit by the virtual fire & chit chat with Matthias, a certified Scrum professional & aspiring Delivery Manager working in the tech healthcare startup scene in London. He talks to me about what he believes a DM should do, who they are & we cover some of the responsibilities a DM may have. In the podcast, I refer to a UK GOV resource which you can find here & talk about why I think its one of the best resources when it comes to describing what a Delivery Manager does. As always follow me on X (@mariodc) & get involved in...2023-11-2117 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEpisode 45 - IT StrategiesIn this episode I talk about a recent real world client scenario - the things I think about when implementing an IT strategy. Thinking carefully about this is really important & hopefully there's something of use in here for you. As always thanks for listening, don't get to reach out to me on X (Mariodc) & search for the deliverymanagerdaily for more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-0633 minThe Delivery Manager DailyTimezones & Treasurein this episode, I wanted to be practical & continue the two-topics-per-podcast thing, so I talk about how as a DM the things I do to manage teams across MANY time zones, & then in the second part, some fantastic Agile resources just for you. Read the blog post Thank you so much for listening. Follow me on Twitter/X @mariodc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1221 minThe Delivery Manager DailyAi bots for code, & how do I become a DM?In this episode I talk about two things. a) How to become a DM - in 2023 you need a special set of skills to be a good DM. Someone recently asked me how they should get into the industry & I'd write a podcast about it. I talked about it more in this post hereb) Using Code Gen tools in your engineering teams. Something I see more & more in 23 is needing to wrangle engineering projects where the solution has often been written in part by Ai. What tools are out there, what problems...2023-10-0633 minThe Delivery Manager DailyAgile 101In this short 30 minute episode I'll explain what Agile is. No question, no messing, in a way your mum would understand. Off the back of talking to folk who still ask 'so what is Agile then' & listening to many people get it wrong, here's my authoritative explanation on what Agile is.Think I'm wrong? Let me know via X @mariodc, dont forget to subscribe, subscribe to my new Agile newsletter, and I'll talk to you very soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2026 minThe Delivery Manager DailyUsing Ai as a Delivery ManagerIn this episode I crack the nut open on using Ai as a Delivery Manager. Whether its for help with creating slide decks, writing Epics & User Stories or more complex stuff like Monte Carlo simulations. I've observed Ai being used more & more by engineers, and now I'm starting to see it with us DM's too! Good idea? Bad idea? Let's find out. Follow me on Twitter/X @mariodc for more AND PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to my newsletter where I offer lots of DM resources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-3123 min
The Delivery Manager DailyEp 40 - T shaped & Fungible - the skills you should 'bolt on' as a DM in 2023in this post I wanted to talk about some of the broader technical capability & understanding & concepts Delivery Managers in 2023 will need to consider, when they take on their respective projects. From cloud management & orchestration to sustainability, the days of pushing a Gantt chart around have gone. Read below my thoughts on what DM’s need to know about in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-2515 minThe Delivery Manager DailyWhy backlogs suckAn often-mystical beast of never-ending unorganised work that never shrinks. Everything in Agile is driven by a backlog of some description. We talk about ensuring PBIs are INVESTable, and DEEP, but I find myself in projects these days where the backlog is just a noose around the teams neck. Teams shy away from it. Its acknowledged but never spoken of. It’s used as an excuse – you know the one. It never shrinks, it’s never updated, and as time goes on its value decreases.Spicy huh! Agile delivery guy critizing the backlog!In this e...2023-06-1619 minThe Delivery Manager DailyCarbon Agile ADVERTAn ad to my new short run series & blog special on Carbon sustainability in relation to project management - COMING SOON. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-0102 minThe Delivery Manager DailyBJSS DEMOSome notes here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-3100 minThe Delivery Manager DailyBuilding dependency maps & understanding how to cope with complex dependenciesIn this episode I wanted to talk about how to manage dependencies, whether you should manage dependencies or should you break them, & also some the practical things I do. Visit https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/dependency-mapping-is-a-complex-thing/ for more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-1532 minThe Delivery Manager DailyLean thinking in an Agile worldIn this episode I talk about LEAN thinking in relation to Agile delivery. If you're a DM, working in a LEAN way, a true LEAN way can be problematic for teams as they get their heads around the focus on not gold-plating a solution. From back when the term was coined by John Krafcik to Toyota levering Just in Time manufacturing principles to increase efficiency on the factory floor, LEAN is a properley viable way to take Agile, put it on steroids & actually get your projects under budget & on time. I did it, so can you - listen to my...2023-03-0332 minThe Delivery Manager DailyBeing emotionally resilient - what I doIn this episode I wanted to talk about the things I do to galvanise myself & be emotionally resilient. There's too much pressure on employers I think to meet the need of every single worker & that brings issues. Instead, individuals should take full accountability for their own happiness? What do you think? It's part of being a good consultant right? I've talked before about being mindful of the shadows you cast & this is what I'm currently doing to stay resilient in my professional life. Don't forget to subscribe please & get in touch via @dm_daily or @mariodc on Twitter to join...2023-01-3026 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEp 34 - ChatGPT - The future of AIAlthough I've given up on keeping count of episodes, this one's a good one. I talk about ChatGPT, I think its amazing but has ramifications for ongoing commoditization of software engineering in particular. We were worried robots & AI would take over manual labour jobs first, but it's looking like it's coming for knowledge workers. Are we just on another AI hype-cycle? Are you a graduate software engineer using ChatGPT to write your code? Are you running a side-hustle using Chat GPT? Follow me @dm_dailiy or @mariodc to join the conversation, go to the blog & watch the YouTube channel also. 2023-01-1219 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEP-32 Building a Community of practiceIn this episode I talk about what I'd do to build out a community of practice. If you work in tech, maybe your organisation wants to put teams of like minded people together, maybe to solve a problem or issue. I talk about the work involved I've found, building communities of practice. This episode has a YouTube version which you can find here PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE THE VIDEO as I start to build out my new channel. You can also read the notes from this episode here on my blog, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2022-12-1832 minThe Delivery Manager DailyBeing a good consultantEach day I look at how I conduct, consume & traverse the world around me. Analysing the things I say, do, & how I choose to interact with people. I’m aware of the power of my words & actions & the impact that has on people. I do it with purpose, as I live my life. When I do make a mistake, it hurts, but I learn.I’m happy about it all. I’ve worked hard to be who I am, & whilst its sometimes tough when I don’t get the love or adulation I would expect, in fact I’m occa...2022-12-0129 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEp 30 - Being happy at workHave you ever asked yourself the question why you go to work? Like, sat down & just asked yourself what the *** you are doing? I have. I wanted to briefly talk about the journey I’ve been on over the last six months where I’ve very much nearly become part of the great resignation & what I learnt whilst going on that journey. Maybe some of this will resonate with you. If you’ve found yourself in a slump or thinking **** it, or even thinking you’re going to try & leverage the post COVID human-labour-market going ****** crazy, then this podcast is for y...2022-10-2819 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEp 29 - Retrospectin the RetrospectiveRetrospectives -That one Agile event that’s meant to fix everything. Often however they are run by a tired scrum master or team lead at the end of an arduous sprint & more often than not, it’s a box ticking exercise. It’s meant to be an inspect & adapt event, but its more often a bun fight.Teams & individuals jockey for position at the moaning table, often the loudest person in the room pontificates over what’s wrong in a statesmen like monologue whilst everyone rolls’ their eyes. Others state the obvious. Many point fingers & those responsibl...2022-10-2820 minThe Delivery Manager DailyBecoming a Delivery ManagerIf you're in a neighbouring discipline such as Business Analysis, you'll probably thought about becoming a DM to take your role to the next level. Maybe you're interviewing to be a DM or maybe you dont even know what a DM is. In this episode I talk about a few of these things, how to get into the space, what I see in interviews & what you can to do increase your chances of successful applications, but also the types of skills you'll need. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-0523 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEp 27 - Doing the DiscoIn this podcast, I talk about my recent experience on the discovery I did, which was predominantly remote. The disco phase is an important aspect of any project, allowing you to often validate your thinking to ensure the thing you're doing is the right thing. Read more on the blog, and get involved @dm_daily on Twitter, @mariodc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-2727 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEp26 - your 100 day planYou will often as you progress your career in delivery, be asked for a 3 month plan. Usually for a client, sometimes for a job interview, sometimes for the C-level exec. But that 100 day plan is your commitment to the next 90 days or so. Whenever I get stuck into anything, be it a project, a proposal or 'here's how shit is going to go down' there's a few things to think about. Read more at mariosblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-2414 minThe Delivery Manager DailyWhat I do when I deliverin this episode I'll be talking about what I do again & again when I deliver projects. These are things I've weaponised which get me results and I want to start drilling down into them a bit more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-1221 minThe Delivery Manager DailyAgile doesn't work, there's too many people on your project & hybrid work sucksI've reflected over the last three years to determine that no matter the framework, methodology or approach, it's always to try & tackle the real issues which are often left to just be...well...issues. There are often far too many people involved in a project, causing any mechanism you use for scale or communication to groan at the seams. Hybrid working just compounds this further. Let's tackle the problems, rather than adding something over the top to superficially 'improve' things. You can read my thoughts here https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/agile-sucks-balls-hybrid-aint-working-youve-way-too-many-people-on-your-project/ Hosted...2022-05-1217 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEight Steps to change your projectIn this episode, I talk about change. Most projects are complex, and often in need of occasional re-alignment. I find myself using Kotters 8 step model of change as a foundational pillar for all my project structures, and I talk about how I've implemented some of this, whether software or transformation, take a listen and tell me what you think. Join me on Twitter @dm_daily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-0620 minThe Delivery Manager DailyLets get ready to ScrumbleIn this episode I talk about the Scrumble. If you use Nexus, buried deep within the Scrum user guide & in Ken Schwabers blog post form 2015 which is an interesting read in it's own right, the Scrumble is a way of pausing delivery in your project, when things are going wrong. Is it just a retro? Does it truly handle problems in projects or is it just a holiday for the Scrum teams? Let's find out. As always, thanks for listening, join in the conversation on Twitter @dm_daily - thanks for listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2022-04-0513 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEp21 - when you **** up, yeah even I'm not perfect.I think its important to reflect on when things don't go to plan. No ones perfect, especially not me. So when recently one of my projects went wrong (thankfully a rare occasion nowadays) I wanted to reflect. As always get me on Twitter @mariodc or @dm_daily or check out the blog mariosblog.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-0216 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEp20 - Being a DM and what the hell is even that?In this episode, you'll learn about my life as a DM, as many people ask what I do & do you know what? I don't always know how to answer. Having recently spoken at Keele University about practical things to thing about around Agile, & realising how much Agile is at the heart of everything I do, I wanted to talk about it here. Get involved, @dm_daily on Twitter or visit mariosblog.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-0217 minThe Delivery Manager DailyLeveraging video in your day to day commsIn this episode I wanted to talk about using video to make you a better communicator. How many times have you bashed out an email wishing you could recall it, or the sentiment was not right? How many times have you had to follow up with twenty emails to cover a nuance or detail in your project update? Do you find yourself saying the same thing, time & time again? Why not use video? In this episode I talk about how to do it and the practicalities of doing it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-2515 minThe Delivery Manager DailyWhat makes a good Sprint reviewIn this episode I talk about what components you need to consider for a good quality Sprint review, from a communication perspective. The things to do, not to do, how to tell a good story & get to the point without ruining your demo with too much technical info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-2511 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEp17 - Hybrid working, some of the problems. From an employee and employer perspectiveListen to some of my thoughts about Hybrid working & what both employee's & employers need to consider. For more on this, visit my blog, mariosblog.co.uk or https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/hybrid-working-and-the-future-of-work-post-pandemic/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-1127 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEP16 - Time ManagementIn this episode learn about the tactics & things I do so to squeeze the absolute maximum out of each & every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-1923 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEp 15 - Being more human, when delivering projects in teams.In this episode, I'm joined by Andy Tabberer from CoOp Digital, off the back of a recent talk he did about being human. What characteristics & traits compliment an Agile mindset? Now Hybrid working is here to stay, how can you keep teams on-track, lead by example, & set the standard for solid delivery? Andy talks us through his thoughts about what it means to be human, what 'soft' skills you may need & why they may not be as soft anymore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-2237 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEp 14 - The Agile Cube - a training aid for Agile.Listen about my work creating a training aid for Agile, why I created it & why I think it can help delivery teams new to Agile or who have forgotten the fundamentals. You can read & see about more at http://www.creativepixel.me.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-2517 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEpisode 13 - Being a super awesome Delivery Manager in an Agile worldIn this episode I wanted to go deep on my last post & the things which really will elevate you from being an average DM to more. It always has been about people. How good really are your people skills? Have a listen, take a look https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/how-to-be-a-good-agile-delivery-manager/Contact me on Twitter @mariodc or @daily_dm to join in the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-2418 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEpisode 12 - Nexus Exam prep & fail version 1Having just come back mentally to Nexus after a couple of weeks off, listen to (or watch on YouTube) me bomb a practice Nexus SPS exam. Here you'll get to see & experience some of the questions and more-than-dodgy wording from some of these practice exams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-0916 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEpisode 11 - Nexus - in depthIn this episode, I've started going through some practice exams & the result of that is reflected on this conversation, & I've updated the whiteboard. I touch on some actual exam questions & insights along with a practical example of how to implement Nexus Board here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-0123 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEpisode 10 - Nexus, scaling ScrumA little 2-4 part segment on my foray into Nexus SPS certification. It'll help my team who I'm also keen to get them through it, & expand our capability BUT also as a little cheat sheet as I work my way through the material. I've been doing a bit of Nexus organically anyway as I scale some of my projects, I've found myself very much the NIT all by myself & doing the role without realising. Deck here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-2920 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEpisode 9 - Hybrid workingIn this episode I talk to a former colleague & good buddy of mine, Iain Fisher. Iain works for a global consultancy firm & we talk about Hybrid working, COVID & some of the challenges both orgs & workforces will face in the new normal. Check his YouTube out https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEUoHVkj3RjVIEAX-QM5UQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1720 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEpisode 8.2 - What the hell is DevopsIf you need to talk about Devops but your not a total nerd, here's a simple explanation your mum would understand. You can download the whiteboard > https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/whiteboard_episide8ish_devops.png Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1513 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEpisode 8 - Your character as a DMin this episode learn about the types of character skills you'll need to be an effective DM & also how I self review & check myself, amping up the good characteristics & dialling back the bad ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1126 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEpisode 7 - The Shadows you castBeing mindful of the shadows you cast on others is a skill I've only just learnt over the last few years. You can have a massive impact on people both positively or negatively & in this episode we talk about that. The tl;dr, dont be a c**k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-0216 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEpisode 6 - Agile, its a thing, its not a thing. Its err...In this episode I just wanted to touch on a common theme throughout my podcast series in Agile not being the thing you think it is. For me, Agile is common sense, a buffet of tactics & tools I can pick from to introduce slowly into a clients organisation. I don't 'ram it in'. No one likes that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-0219 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEpisode 4 - Sh*t Meetings - a couple of practical things you can doAs a Delivery Manager, I think you should be an exemplar of time management & organisation. In this short episode, discuss two practical things I do to help manage not only my time, but to run an effective meeting also. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-0218 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEpisode 3 - A real life real world scenarioIn this episode I talk about a real world example and how I position myself at the start of the project & what I do in the first month to ensure my project runs smoothly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-2820 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEpisode 2 - Your Delivery ManifestoYou have to set your stall out early, & with commitment. I talk about the things I often got wrong early in my career, procrastinating on the important stuff, & how to be better with people. Don't forget to watch YouTube for more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-2612 minThe Delivery Manager DailyEpisode 1 - About me,In this episode, I wanted to run through who I am, what I do, a little background and if you're watching on YouTube, you'll see a bit more content too. here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-2606 minThe Delivery Manager DailyAbout the Delivery Manager daily podcastExplaining what this podcast is all about. What will ultimately be each day, but most likely weekly to start with, a podcast to talk about delivery management strategy, tactics, Agile practice & delivery of technical projects in the real world. Each week we'll aim to have on speakers & guests, and if you'd like to be involved message me on Twitter @mariodc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-2601 min