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 also the private sector in all aspects of Projects Management, Projects Controls and Recruitment.
Need help with managing your next big infrastructure project? Get in touch with our team:
https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/
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Welcome to ‘Beyond the Plan’. In this episode, Ali Farhoodi sits down with Barry Gordon, Director of Commercial and Contract Management at Transport for NSW, to unpack the biggest contract mistakes he’s seen over his career, and what you can do to get it right from the start.
If you work in major projects (government or private) this episode is a must-watch.
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