Navigating Major Programmes
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S3 Leadership, Courage, and Alignment in Major Projects
In Season 3, Navigating Major Programmes expanded the podcast’s primary goal—to go beyond the tools and frameworks of program delivery into the humanity behind it—with amazing results. In this…
S3 Systems Engineering: From Contract Requirements to Project Realization with Jared Theriault
How do you break a massive system down into manageable parts—and make sure it all still works together in the end? Much of this responsibility falls to the systems engineer, a vital if underdiscussed…
S3 Cross-Sector Applied Learning in Major Programme Management with Tim Fitch
What correlations can we uncover when we extend construction and infrastructure concepts beyond the industry? Exploring high-stress railway builds to supply chain and project management parallels…
S3 The Future of the Infrastructure Conversation: 2026 and Beyond
How can the infrastructure industry encourage more open discussions between diverse sectors? In the final Uncharted Conversations episode of the year, Riccardo, Shormila, and David come together to…
S3 The Risk, Cost, and Advisory Roles of the Project Control Manager with Mohammed “Moody” Saad
Where does project control exist in the hierarchy of major programme management? This important role is far more than just financial reporting, providing oversight, or raising all the red flags—it's…
S3 The Promise and Imperfections of Canada’s Infrastructure Industry with Damian Joy
How has the rise of P3s in major infrastructure programmes impacted Canada since their adoption? In the past 30 years, the country has seen a significant transformation in the industry, from the rise…
S3 Innovating for Infrastructure from the Ground Up with Teresa Gonzalez Rico
How do we build innovation before we begin to build infrastructure? When it comes to planning and launching major infrastructure projects, rushing to the construction phase too quickly has proven…
S3 Fast‑Track or Bottleneck? The Pros and Cons of Canada’s New Major Projects Agencies
The federal government recently announced the Major Projects Office and Build Canada Homes agencies designed to administer funds and accelerate infrastructure—but will they streamline or weigh down…
S3 Human-Specific Skills vs. AI in Major Project Controls with Dale Foong
What impact has the AI evolution had on the role of the project controller? Project controls is a lesser-known but essential component in the delivery of any large infrastructure venture. In this…
S3 Self-Improvement and Strategic Leadership in Infrastructure with Annie Ropar
Where can your career take you when you’re open to learning more? In this episode of the Master Builders series, Annie Ropar—the CFO of the UK’s National Wealth Fund (formerly the UK Infrastructure…
S3 Stewards of the Public Good: Defining Project Sponsorship with Andrew Antinucci and Carol Deveney
What is the role of the sponsor in planning and delivering major projects? When it comes to public transit infrastructure, on time and on budget is only part of the story. In this episode of…
S3 Powering Our Planet: the Promise of Major Nuclear Energy Projects with Julianne den Decker
What does our society—and our country—need to know to embrace nuclear as the answer to the global energy situation? Riccardo sits down with the SVP of CANDU Energy at AtkinsRéalis, Julianne den…
S3 AI Agents at the Table: the Evolution of Disputes in Major Projects
How are new procurement approaches, policies, and politics affecting disputes in major programmes? As collaborative and alliance models continue to rise in popularity, the old disputes playbook is…
S3 Systems Change: Building the Skills to Lead in Public-Private Partnerships with Lisa Mitchell
How do you lead a national infrastructure organization in the process of building a new future? This episode for the Master Builders series, invites in one of the experts behind the curtain: Lisa…
S3 Canada’s Future as an Innovator in Major Projects with Tim Murphy
What does it take to deliver nation-building infrastructure in an era of political momentum, regulatory complexity, and evolving priorities? Prepare for an evocative conversation with Tim Murphy, as…
S3 The Long Game: Finance, Policy, and Leadership in Infrastructure with Sara Alvarado
What does it take to thrive in the highly complex and male-dominated financial industry? This episode of Master Builder highlights the journey and achievements of Sara Alvarado, a powerhouse in…
S3 The Leadership Gap: Building Better Leaders for the Future of Canadian Infrastructure
How do we transform infrastructure experts into infrastructure leaders in time for Canada’s building boom? Canada is facing a future of increased infrastructure projects, but the country has a poor…
S3 Multinational, Multidisciplinary, Misaligned? Fixing What Gets in the Way of Project Success
How does cross-over between diverse perspectives and cultures affect project delivery, and how could it be improved? In this episode of Uncharted Conversations, Shormila and Riccardo are once again…
S3 The Impact of Paddington Square’s Public Art Project with Jonathan Ring
What does it take to transform a gateway station into a place where people pause in their head-down commute to connect and reflect? Riccardo Cosentino and returning co-host Corail Bourrelier Fabiani…
S3 How to Bring the Right People to the Table with Kirsten Watson
Can you rise up in the industry without an engineering degree? Kirsten Watson, AECOM’s Transit Market Sector Lead, is a case study in how continuous passion for learning and a celebration and honing…
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