Episodes 82
Avg. Duration 45m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Apr 2023
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Have you ever wondered why 80 percent of major programmes are late and over budget? Are you skeptical about the pace of adoption of technology in the infrastructure industry? Is your leadership as a major programme professional different from leadership of other professions? Welcome to the Navigating Major Programmes podcast, the elevated conversation dedicated to the world of infrastructure and major programme management. Join Riccardo Cosentino, a Major Programmes Senior Executive with over 20 years experience, along with the industry’s thought leaders as they delve into your disconcerting questions on programme design, delivery, governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, along with the most controversial subjects facing infrastructure professionals today. As misconceptions are dismantled, industry standards questioned and fresh ideas are shared, you’ll walk away with new perspective. The conversation doesn’t stop here—connect and converse with our community via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cosentinoriccardo/

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S3 Leadership, Courage, and Alignment in Major Projects

Dec 15, 2025 9m

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

Dec 08, 2025 45m

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

Dec 01, 2025 1h 6m

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

Nov 24, 2025 54m

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

Nov 17, 2025 40m

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

Nov 10, 2025 49m

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

Nov 03, 2025 42m

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

Oct 27, 2025 35m

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

Oct 20, 2025 44m

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

Oct 13, 2025 50m

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

Oct 06, 2025 54m

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

Sep 29, 2025 46m

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

Sep 22, 2025 56m

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

Sep 15, 2025 59m

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

Sep 08, 2025 57m

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

Sep 01, 2025 52m

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

Aug 25, 2025 1h 3m

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

Aug 18, 2025 57m

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

Aug 11, 2025 41m

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

Aug 04, 2025 50m

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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