Beyond The Plan
Beyond The Plan
Podcast Description
If you work in major infrastructure projects - whether in government or the private sector - then this series is for you. Host, Ali Farhoodi, is joined by seasoned project managers who share their insights on successful project management strategies, and behind the scenes stories on projects like Sydney Metro, Sydney Light Rail and the Lane Cove Tunnel.Ali is the Director of EDSICO Management, a boutique independent Australian-Owned consultancy that provides a range of services to Australian Government agencies and also the private sector in all aspects of Projects Management, Projects Controls and Recruitment.
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The podcast centers on successful project management strategies within infrastructure, featuring episodes that analyze elements such as contract management and critical lessons from large-scale projects. For example, one episode discusses contract mistakes in-depth, while another highlights five essential lessons from delivering Australia’s largest infrastructure projects.
If you work in major infrastructure projects – whether in government or the private sector – then this series is for you.
Host, Ali Farhoodi, is joined by seasoned project managers who share their insights on successful project management strategies, and behind the scenes stories on projects like Sydney Metro, Sydney Light Rail and the Lane Cove Tunnel.
Ali is the Director of EDSICO Management, a boutique, independent, Australian-owned consultancy that provides a range of services to Australian Government agencies and the private sector across all aspects of Project Management and Project Services.
From concept to delivery, we bring proven expertise to advance your project. Let’s start the conversation:https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/
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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Bradley Hasting, Director of Executive Education at the John Grill Institute for Project Leadership, who explains why 80 per cent of expert leaders fail in complex projects. Drawing on research and real-world experience across major infrastructure and government transformations, Bradley challenges the idea that technical skill and competencies drive success. He argues that projects derail not because of poor plans, but because of flawed decision-making, political misalignment, and breakdowns in stakeholder relationships.
Dr. Bradley introduces the shift from an expert mindset to a transforming mindset, unpacking what it takes to lead without authority, navigate power and politics, and create environments where teams can thrive under uncertainty. If you manage projects, lead large teams, or operate in high-stakes stakeholder environments, this episode offers a practical and research-backed reframing of what modern leadership truly demands.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro/Hook
01:44 Introduction of guest background and experience
07:22 The mind of a modern project leader – Why mindset matters?
12:19 Why projects fail?
25:13 The unique challenge of a modern-day project
36:05 Zombie Leadership
47:18 New framing of leadership
01:00:31 What's needed for leadership development to work?
01:05:25 Book Recommendation
01:07:08 Conclusion/Outro
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