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Marcel Thompson is a Master Scheduler, project specialist, gin maker, and as you’ll discover quite the raconteur. In our Quay Conversation this month, Bec chats with Marcel about the alchemy of project delivery and why change management is so critical.


With a background in manufacturing and supply chain, Marcel has more than 20 years of operational planning experience, forged in the FMCG, utilities, and engineering services industries.


In this conversation, we explore his understanding of the ‘alchemy’ of project delivery that comes from being able to bring a wide range of experience into a team, particularly when leading people through considerable change. It starts with chemistry and curiosity which provides a surprising but logical link to how change can unfold in project delivery.


In addition to his project experience, Marcel is an award-winning gin maker and storyteller, author of Still Magic and host of The Distillers' Voice podcast.

Sponsors are a vital part of the success – or failure – of a project. In this episode of Quay Conversations, Rod and Bec zero in on the 101s of good sponsorship in project delivery.

Arguably the most critical part of any successful project, Rod and Bec discuss stakeholder management and the importance of focusing on project fundamentals to deliver successful change. 

In this episode, Rod and Bec explore governance, accountability, and the risks of a good news culture.

In this episode, Bec and Rod explore risk management in large programs, why scope is critical to managing risk, and ensuring the right skills are in play. As Victoria's recent COVID-19 surge has shown, getting it wrong can have extraordinary consequences.