Behind The Scenes of Transformation

RicBos

Explores the human side of project, program, and portfolio management. Through candid interviews, it uncovers how experienced professionals navigate complexity, lead change, and make tough calls in real transformation work. It focuses on practical insights, career lessons, and what actually works when theory meets reality. The pros tell it as it is. Check out https://www.youtube.com/@RicBosBST for subtitles in other languages.

  1. 8 - COPIL - SteerCo

    6d ago

    8 - COPIL - SteerCo

    S2 E8: Special French edition! English, Spanish, Arabic versions available on YouTube. Avec Tannguy Le Dantec nous explorons les façons à gérer les projets en France, et surtout les zones où l’on peut s’améliorer en tant que professionnel du changement. Tannguy a plus de 30 ans de métier, en plus d’être coach certifié, ici il nous explique comment reprendre le contrôle sur le nos projets. Voici les points principaux abordés : [2:59] Quel l'intérêt d’avoir des projets en COPIL ? [9 :58] Cohabitation du PMO avec le COPIL [13 :20] Typologie du PMO parfait [20 :20] Les projets à la française [23 :12] Définitions de métier anglais/français [29 :40] Pensée finaleCet épisode vous a-t-il plu? Prenez contact : https://ricbos.com⁠ . Connaitre Tannguy : https://www.tannguy.fr et https://www.linkedin.com/in/tannguyledantec/ #podcast #career #pmo #projectmanagement #programmanagement #chefdeprojet #programmemanagement #portfoliomanagement #changemanagement #gestiondeprojet #projektleitung #transformation #leadership 4EYKO2TV9FMKYVRJ

    33 min
  2. 7 - Strategic Preparedness Part 2

    May 12

    7 - Strategic Preparedness Part 2

    S2 E7: Part two of my two-part conversation with Fadi Bayoud about Strategic Preparedness. We leverage his insights in the ACE industry for applicability to all organisations where strategy is key. We continue on the following points: [0:13] How can project management professionals make a difference in the creation of a strategic portfolio? [8:20] Lessons learned in the AEC industry [14:58] Final thought Did you enjoy this episode? Get in touch: https://ricbos.com⁠ . Get to know Fadi better: https://www.strategic-anchors.comand https://www.linkedin.com/in/fadi-bayoud/  #podcast #career #pmo #projectmanagement #programmanagement #programmemanagement #portfoliomanagement #strategy #governance #changemanagement #gestiondeprojet #projektleitung #transformation #leadership #softskills #hiring 4EYKO2TV9FMKYVRJ

    18 min
  3. 6 - Strategic Preparedness Part 1

    May 4

    6 - Strategic Preparedness Part 1

    S2 E6: This first of two parts with Fadi Bayoud is a deep-dive into the importance of Strategic Preparedness. We leverage his insights in the ACS industry for applicability to all organisations where strategy is key. The two systems which work together, corporate-based and project-based, are investigated in depth. More highlights: [03:08] Is there a problem with strategy? [11:12] Executing the strategy [13:42] Project portfolio management [21:41] Predicting the future Part two is covered in S2 E7. Did you enjoy this episode? Get in touch: https://ricbos.com⁠ . Get to know Fadi better: https://www.strategic-anchors.comand https://www.linkedin.com/in/fadi-bayoud/  #podcast #career #pmo #projectmanagement #programmanagement #programmemanagement #portfoliomanagement #strategy #governance #changemanagement #gestiondeprojet #projektleitung #transformation #leadership #softskills #hiring 4EYKO2TV9FMKYVRJ

    27 min
  4. 5 - Digital Transformation Programmes

    Apr 6

    5 - Digital Transformation Programmes

    S2 E5: My conversation with Paul Meredith about Digital Transformation Programmes focuses on the difficulty they have with being done properly. Although he is well versed in the the technical aspects of such programmes, Paul focuses here on the key human aspects of complex programmes, without which success remains a dream. Particularly exciting to hear is his recent involvement with the high-stakes start-up-to-scale-up area. More highlights: [3:12] How do businesses waste time and money on digital transformation? [8:40] Why do organisations remain hyper-focused on the tech stack? [13:04] People’s natural resistance to change [17:08] The biggest impediment to FinTechs scaling up and staying on track?  [19:40] Final thought Did you enjoy this episode? Get in touch: https://ricbos.com⁠ . Get to know Paul better: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmeredith2/ #podcast #career #pmo #projectmanagement #programmanagement #programmemanagement #portfoliomanagement #changemanagement #gestiondeprojet #projektleitung #transformation #leadership #softskills #hiring 4EYKO2TV9FMKYVRJ

    21 min
  5. 4 - Strategic Planning & Execution

    Mar 26

    4 - Strategic Planning & Execution

    S2 E4: Speaking with Ethan Schwaber on the subject of Strategic Pllanning & Execution, we confront theory with reality. He has built top-performing PMOs and has a track record of driving strategic impact, improving margins and enhancing client and employee satisfaction. Ethan recently co-developed and delivered the PMO Business Practitioner Certification Programme alongside five global PMO experts. The main points we cover are: [2:53] What is strategic planning? [6:15] How many ways to do execution well? [10:11] What about soft skills? [20:24] Which hard skills are important? [23:38] How does Agile fit into strategic planning? [27:24] Final thought Did you enjoy this episode? Get in touch: https://ricbos.com⁠ . Get to know Ethan better: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanschwaber/ . #podcast #career #pmo #projectmanagement #programmanagement #programmemanagement #portfoliomanagement #changemanagement #gestiondeprojet #projektleitung #transformation #leadership #softskills #hiring 4EYKO2TV9FMKYVRJ

    30 min
  6. 3 - Enterprise PMOs

    Feb 15

    3 - Enterprise PMOs

    S2 E3: Today I speak with Demi Anderson as we go behind the scenes of the Enterprise PMO – EPMO. Demi has three decades of experience in project, programme, and portfolio management and delivery, spanning a number of industries over four global regions. She has established and led high-impact PMOs and delivered strategic solutions. Demi also serves as a judging committee member for the PMO Global Alliance, further underscoring her thought leadership. We go into the subject with the following questions: [3:47] Why are PMOs the latest craze? [8:41] What proportion of PMOs are supportive, controlling, directive? [13:51] Is a Portfolio Management Office the same as an EPMO? [19:35] How does Enterprise Project Governance fit into the picture? [23:39] Why are some firms slow to set up an EPMO? [32:39] Final thought Did you enjoy this episode? Follow us and leave a review! Get in touch: https://ricbos.com⁠ . Get to know Demi better: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demi-anderson/ and the PMO Global Alliance: https://pmoga.pmi.org #podcast #career #pmo #projectmanagement #programmanagement #programmemanagement #portfoliomanagement #changemanagement #gestiondeprojet #projektleitung #transformation #leadership #softskills #hiring 4EYKO2TV9FMKYVRJ

    35 min
  7. 2 - Communication on International Projects

    Feb 15

    2 - Communication on International Projects

    S2 E2: My guest Adam Jacobi talks to us about communication on international projects. Adam is an accomplished interim change director and leadership coach, who is fluent in English, French, German, and Italian. He has been in the business of change for thirty years, in different industries. We go into the subject with the following questions: [3:38] How do you approach communication on international projects? [10:13] What’s a good example of communication failure you were involved in? [15:29] What should the project manager be doing, or not doing? [18:15] How important is it to speak languages? [27:00] Final thought Did you enjoy this episode? Follow us and leave a review! Get in touch: https://ricbos.com⁠ . Get to know Adam better: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobi43/ . #podcast #career #pmo #projectmanagement #programmanagement #programmemanagement #portfoliomanagement #changemanagement #gestiondeprojet #projektleitung #transformation #leadership #softskills #hiring 4EYKO2TV9FMKYVRJ

    29 min
  8. 1 - PMOs

    Feb 15

    1 - PMOs

    S2 E1: We kick off the second season with Aina Alive who talks to us about the PMO – Project Management Office. Alina is a strategic advisor in the areas of organisational transformation, high pressure leadership, and strategic delivery. She leads her boutique consultancy BeeAgile, has co-authored books such as The Evolution of the PMO, and Mastering Solution Delivery, and hosts the PMO Community podcast. We go into the subject with the following questions: [3:10] What PMO patterns do you see internationally? [9:33] Which strategies from the past are obsolete? [14:40] Is there a mismatch between IT PMO and Business PMO? [20:51] What are the biggest urgencies in the PMO world right now? [25:33] Final thought Did you enjoy this episode? Follow us and leave a review! Get in touch: https://ricbos.com⁠ . Get to know Aina better: https://beeagilenow.com and https://ainaalive.substack.com . #podcast #career #pmo #projectmanagement #programmanagement #programmemanagement #portfoliomanagement #changemanagement #gestiondeprojet #projektleitung #transformation #leadership #softskills #hiring 4EYKO2TV9FMKYVRJ

    27 min
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Explores the human side of project, program, and portfolio management. Through candid interviews, it uncovers how experienced professionals navigate complexity, lead change, and make tough calls in real transformation work. It focuses on practical insights, career lessons, and what actually works when theory meets reality. The pros tell it as it is. Check out https://www.youtube.com/@RicBosBST for subtitles in other languages.

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