60 acast.com The Delivery Manager Daily https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Agile,Project Management,Digital,Software mariodecristofano Without doubt the worlds No1 ( :) ) podcast about delivering digital projects, Delivery Management, Agile & managing & coping as a Delivery Manager in 2025. Join me as I walk through weekly episodes of discussion, talk to guests, offer top tips, strategy & advice on how you can deliver digital projects better. Please head on over to @mariodc on X to follow me there, or @deliverynotts & @dm_daily to get links to the latest episodes & blog posts which you can find on mariosblog.co.uk. I replay all my talks, lectures & keynotes on the pod too, & would really appreciate a like, subscribe or review. I also now have SUBSCRIBER only content too where I do a 'here's how to do' series, giving you practical take aways, with no BS, all the tools & use live projects & people as examples. Very useful especially if you're new to the DM world so please consider subscribing to that too!


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]]> Without doubt the worlds No1 ( :) ) podcast about delivering digital projects, Delivery Management, Agile & managing & coping as a Delivery Manager in 2025. Join me as I walk through weekly episodes of discussion, talk to guests, offer top tips, strategy & advice on how you can deliver digital projects better. Please head on over to @mariodc on X to follow me there, or @deliverynotts & @dm_daily to get links to the latest episodes & blog posts which you can find on mariosblog.co.uk. I replay all my talks, lectures & keynotes on the pod too, & would really appreciate a like, subscribe or review. I also now have SUBSCRIBER only content too where I do a 'here's how to do' series, giving you practical take aways, with no BS, all the tools & use live projects & people as examples. Very useful especially if you're new to the DM world so please consider subscribing to that too!


NEW: Join the TELEGRAM channel TODAY with lots of goodies, collateral & assets & possibly the best Agile & Digital Project chat ever! JOIN HERE


Please share with fellow folk in the Agile space & as always, thanks for listening x

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]]> false mariodecristofano info+61e68176d9ce8600127032d4@mg-eu.acast.com 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 deliverymanagerdaily https://feed.podbean.com/mariodecristofano/feed.xml episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1717141683784-b9b61c6c0fcfc73d1ad75988a455f88d.jpeg https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com The Delivery Manager Daily https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 <![CDATA[PROCESS OVER OUTCOMES - no that's not right is it.]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT 21:32 693ac4490375da4a9e15f60a false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 693ac4490375da4a9e15f60a 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 process-over-outcomes-no-thats-not-right-is-it The balance between too much or too little process full 7 84 In today’s episode of Delivery Manager Daily, I break down one of the oldest and most unhelpful arguments in digital delivery: Should we run with process, or without it?

The truth is far more nuanced.


Too much process kills flow.

Too little process creates chaos.

Real delivery lives in the messy middle — where structure supports speed without suffocating it.


We explore:


  • Why “no process” doesn’t exist — only undocumented process
  • When process becomes a cage, not an enabler
  • How Delivery Managers should think about flow over frameworks
  • Practical ways to tune process based on team size, maturity and risk
  • Red flags that you’ve slipped too far into chaos or bureaucracy
  • How to experiment with process instead of enforcing it
  • How to build a culture where process serves delivery, not the other way around


If you're working in an early-stage start-up, a scaling product business, or a huge enterprise wrestling with governance overload, this episode will help you diagnose where your team sits — and how to steer them toward the sweet spot.


Stay up to date with episodes, articles, and digital delivery insights:


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]]> In today’s episode of Delivery Manager Daily, I break down one of the oldest and most unhelpful arguments in digital delivery: Should we run with process, or without it?

The truth is far more nuanced.


Too much process kills flow.

Too little process creates chaos.

Real delivery lives in the messy middle — where structure supports speed without suffocating it.


We explore:


  • Why “no process” doesn’t exist — only undocumented process
  • When process becomes a cage, not an enabler
  • How Delivery Managers should think about flow over frameworks
  • Practical ways to tune process based on team size, maturity and risk
  • Red flags that you’ve slipped too far into chaos or bureaucracy
  • How to experiment with process instead of enforcing it
  • How to build a culture where process serves delivery, not the other way around


If you're working in an early-stage start-up, a scaling product business, or a huge enterprise wrestling with governance overload, this episode will help you diagnose where your team sits — and how to steer them toward the sweet spot.


Stay up to date with episodes, articles, and digital delivery insights:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mariodecrista (if you want alternatives, tell me)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariodecristofano

Website / Blog: https://mariosblog.co.uk

The Delivery Manager Daily Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5k8f9ZyH3JxJ0Kg (placeholder — add your Spotify link)

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

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]]> <![CDATA[Commercial Acumen & Commercial delivery of a project.]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:38:39 GMT 35:18 691f521fd8c4f044fff3747c false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 691f521fd8c4f044fff3747c 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 commercial-acumen-commercial-delivery-of-a-project The bit of delivery often avoided full 7 83 In Episode 83, I break down the exact 90-day plan a high-performing Solutions Director should follow the moment they join a consultancy. No fluff, no corporate theatre — just a practical, commercially sharp walkthrough of how to expose the truth in a delivery organisation, restore control, protect margin, and build a predictable engine for long-term success.


I've learnt a hell of a lot in this area so I'll go through:


• How to conduct a zero-BS portfolio review

• Identifying the riskiest accounts before they explode

• Establishing minimum viable governance without bureaucracy

• Resetting client expectations and decision cadences

• Fixing the root causes of margin erosion

• Realigning people, skills, and capability safely

• Building a scalable delivery playbook

• Turning chaos into momentum — fast


If you’re a Delivery Manager, PM, Solutions Lead or aspiring executive, this episode is a masterclass in taking senior ownership and leading with clarity, discipline, and commercial integrity.

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]]> In Episode 83, I break down the exact 90-day plan a high-performing Solutions Director should follow the moment they join a consultancy. No fluff, no corporate theatre — just a practical, commercially sharp walkthrough of how to expose the truth in a delivery organisation, restore control, protect margin, and build a predictable engine for long-term success.


I've learnt a hell of a lot in this area so I'll go through:


• How to conduct a zero-BS portfolio review

• Identifying the riskiest accounts before they explode

• Establishing minimum viable governance without bureaucracy

• Resetting client expectations and decision cadences

• Fixing the root causes of margin erosion

• Realigning people, skills, and capability safely

• Building a scalable delivery playbook

• Turning chaos into momentum — fast


If you’re a Delivery Manager, PM, Solutions Lead or aspiring executive, this episode is a masterclass in taking senior ownership and leading with clarity, discipline, and commercial integrity.

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

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✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> AI in your delivery teams. AI in your delivery teams. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:05:09 GMT 30:24 6904b4053906f8011ab6c74f false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 6904b4053906f8011ab6c74f 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ai-in-your-delivery-teams Does it spell the end for Delivery Managers? How Artificial Intelligence will redefine the role of Delivery Managers full 7 82 In this episode of The Delivery Manager Daily, Mario De’Cristofano explores how AI is reshaping the world of delivery — from digital transformation and software pipelines to logistics, forecasting, and real-time decision-making. We unpack what’s really changing, which skills delivery managers will need next, and how AI-driven delivery ecosystems are rewriting the rules of value, flow, and governance.


Expect clear, practical insight for Delivery Managers, CTOs, and digital leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve — with examples from enterprise, manufacturing, and tech.


This is the blog I refer to at the end of the episode >>>> here <<<<<<

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]]> In this episode of The Delivery Manager Daily, Mario De’Cristofano explores how AI is reshaping the world of delivery — from digital transformation and software pipelines to logistics, forecasting, and real-time decision-making. We unpack what’s really changing, which skills delivery managers will need next, and how AI-driven delivery ecosystems are rewriting the rules of value, flow, and governance.


Expect clear, practical insight for Delivery Managers, CTOs, and digital leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve — with examples from enterprise, manufacturing, and tech.


This is the blog I refer to at the end of the episode >>>> here <<<<<<

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

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✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> Episode 81:- Talking about Jira again, Episode 81:- Talking about Jira again, Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:07:00 GMT 17:22 68fa29e0f1e498e67b1c83a4 true https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 68fa29e0f1e498e67b1c83a4 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 episode-81-talking-about-jira-again still not the panacea! full 7 81 I wanted to talk about how when organisations want to be truly Agile, it ain't about putting Jira in, mandating its use & bosch - you're Agile. A recent discussion in the pub with a buddy of mine found that he was going through some org challenges, & Jira was being penned as a panacea. Well we've talked about this before right? It's not. So let's find out why.


In this short podcast I refer to two great articles, & these are listed below.


As always, thanks for listening & see you on the next one.

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

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✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

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]]> I wanted to talk about how when organisations want to be truly Agile, it ain't about putting Jira in, mandating its use & bosch - you're Agile. A recent discussion in the pub with a buddy of mine found that he was going through some org challenges, & Jira was being penned as a panacea. Well we've talked about this before right? It's not. So let's find out why.


In this short podcast I refer to two great articles, & these are listed below.


As always, thanks for listening & see you on the next one.

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mariodc

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✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> Emotional Resiliency Part 2 Emotional Resiliency Part 2 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:12:09 GMT 15:04 68e8f819d14438356b9265d3 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 68e8f819d14438356b9265d3 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 emotional-resiliency-part-2 full 7 80 🎙️ Episode: Emotional Resilience & The Myth of the Unbreakable Leader


In this episode of The Delivery Manager Daily, Mario De’Cristofano explores what emotional resilience really means for modern leaders — and why wellness isn’t a luxury, it’s an operational necessity.


From “urgency theatre” and invisible emotional labour to the quiet cost of leadership masks, Mario breaks down how organisations unintentionally erode resilience and what it really takes to rebuild it — with honesty, boundaries, and recovery at the centre.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of always having to be “the strong one”, this one’s for you.

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✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> 🎙️ Episode: Emotional Resilience & The Myth of the Unbreakable Leader


In this episode of The Delivery Manager Daily, Mario De’Cristofano explores what emotional resilience really means for modern leaders — and why wellness isn’t a luxury, it’s an operational necessity.


From “urgency theatre” and invisible emotional labour to the quiet cost of leadership masks, Mario breaks down how organisations unintentionally erode resilience and what it really takes to rebuild it — with honesty, boundaries, and recovery at the centre.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of always having to be “the strong one”, this one’s for you.

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mariodc

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariodc

✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep79 Your emotional & Moral Contract. do you break it?]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT 27:56 68e7ae3453a5e2858fcecad1 false http://www.mariosblog.co.uk 68e7ae3453a5e2858fcecad1 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep79-your-emotional-moral-contract-do-you-break-it How understanding how you tick is the trick to being happy in your career full 7 79 In this episode of Delivery Manager Daily, Mario De’Cristofano dives deep into the messy side of professional life:


  • How to understand whether you’re positively or negatively impacting the world around you
  • How to cope with the knob heads at work — and why sometimes, walking away is the smartest leadership move you can make
  • And how to truly understand yourself — your reactions, your triggers, and your energy

This one’s part therapy, part leadership masterclass, and entirely honest.


Follow Mario for more insights, reflections, and delivery-leadership moments:


🔗 LinkedIn

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Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

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✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> In this episode of Delivery Manager Daily, Mario De’Cristofano dives deep into the messy side of professional life:


  • How to understand whether you’re positively or negatively impacting the world around you
  • How to cope with the knob heads at work — and why sometimes, walking away is the smartest leadership move you can make
  • And how to truly understand yourself — your reactions, your triggers, and your energy

This one’s part therapy, part leadership masterclass, and entirely honest.


Follow Mario for more insights, reflections, and delivery-leadership moments:


🔗 LinkedIn

🐦 Twitter/X

📸 Instagram

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mariodc

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariodc

✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> <![CDATA[Cybersecurity - It's an Issue]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT 22:41 68dfcdd65f95c3d41952d1a2 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 68dfcdd65f95c3d41952d1a2 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 cybersecurity-its-an-issue You SHOULD BE thinking about cybersecurity! full 7 78 🎙️ In this episode of Delivery Manager Daily, we dive into some cutting-edge and controversial topics:

  • How AI is shaping vibe coding and why it might change the way teams build software
  • The recent hack at JLR and what it means for the wider cybersecurity landscape
  • Why AI-driven note taking could be more of a problem than a productivity boost
  • …and plenty more insights from the world of delivery and digital leadership


Follow Mario De’Cristofano for more thoughts and updates:


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Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

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✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> 🎙️ In this episode of Delivery Manager Daily, we dive into some cutting-edge and controversial topics:

  • How AI is shaping vibe coding and why it might change the way teams build software
  • The recent hack at JLR and what it means for the wider cybersecurity landscape
  • Why AI-driven note taking could be more of a problem than a productivity boost
  • …and plenty more insights from the world of delivery and digital leadership


Follow Mario De’Cristofano for more thoughts and updates:


🔗 LinkedIn

🐦 Twitter/X

📸 Instagram

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mariodc

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariodc

✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> Ep77:- Vibing hard, vibing good Ep77:- Vibing hard, vibing good Fri, 23 May 2025 14:58:13 GMT 28:08 68308d069cad4906be8cac7f false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 68308d069cad4906be8cac7f 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep77-vibing-hard-vibing-good ALL THE VIBEZ full 6 77 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1748012139232-deadb5de-c1ae-4604-bac2-977aa878882c-publicIntro.mp3 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1748012141416-2a08179a-fece-4d30-a392-a92b4821e5a2-publicOutro.mp3 Welcome to The Delivery Manager Daily, where today we dive deep into the fast-evolving world of vibe coding – a growing trend where developers build through feel, flow, and intuition rather than rigid specs or sprint-driven structures.


We explore:

  • What vibe coding actually is (beyond the memes)
  • The challenges it poses for delivery managers and engineering leads
  • How to strike a balance between flow state creativity and delivery discipline
  • When vibe coding boosts innovation—and when it just burns time
  • Real-world scenarios and leadership frameworks to keep projects on track


This one’s for the delivery managers stuck between a JIRA ticket and a Dev with headphones on at 3am.


🎧 Listen in as Mario De’Cristofano unpacks the fine art of vibing without derailing your delivery roadmap.


🔗 Links & Socials

📲 Join the community on Telegram: https://t.me/deliverymanagerdaily


🌍 Explore Mario’s world: https://linktr.ee/mariodc

📸 Instagram: @mariodc_uk

🐦 Twitter/X: @mariodc_uk

💼 LinkedIn: Mario De’Cristofano


🔥 Don't forget to like, share, and follow the podcast for your daily dose of Agile leadership and digital delivery real talk.

#DeliveryManagerDaily #VibeCoding #AgileLeadership #SoftwareDelivery #DevFlow #DigitalStrategy #TechPodcast

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

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✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> Welcome to The Delivery Manager Daily, where today we dive deep into the fast-evolving world of vibe coding – a growing trend where developers build through feel, flow, and intuition rather than rigid specs or sprint-driven structures.


We explore:

  • What vibe coding actually is (beyond the memes)
  • The challenges it poses for delivery managers and engineering leads
  • How to strike a balance between flow state creativity and delivery discipline
  • When vibe coding boosts innovation—and when it just burns time
  • Real-world scenarios and leadership frameworks to keep projects on track


This one’s for the delivery managers stuck between a JIRA ticket and a Dev with headphones on at 3am.


🎧 Listen in as Mario De’Cristofano unpacks the fine art of vibing without derailing your delivery roadmap.


🔗 Links & Socials

📲 Join the community on Telegram: https://t.me/deliverymanagerdaily


🌍 Explore Mario’s world: https://linktr.ee/mariodc

📸 Instagram: @mariodc_uk

🐦 Twitter/X: @mariodc_uk

💼 LinkedIn: Mario De’Cristofano


🔥 Don't forget to like, share, and follow the podcast for your daily dose of Agile leadership and digital delivery real talk.

#DeliveryManagerDaily #VibeCoding #AgileLeadership #SoftwareDelivery #DevFlow #DigitalStrategy #TechPodcast

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

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✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep76 - Vibe Coding - my journey so far & plnnr.co.uk]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT 20:23 6825ec0d50cf1b42f4b3ea25 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 6825ec0d50cf1b42f4b3ea25 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep76-vibe-coding-my-journey-so-far-plnnrcouk full 6 76 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1747315438856-1ee9846a-80f8-40c3-a459-016e216ac8dd-publicIntro.mp3 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1747315441056-53cbc332-85cd-41f2-a56c-8e0725b6b254-publicOutro.mp3 🎙️ Vibe Coding: Empowering Delivery Managers in the AI Era


In this episode of The Delivery Manager Daily, Mario DeCristofano delves into the transformative world of Vibe Coding. Discover how natural language prompts are enabling Delivery Managers to prototype ideas swiftly, bridge communication gaps, and accelerate digital delivery.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding the fundamentals of Vibe Coding
  • The rise and significance of AI tools in software development
  • Practical applications and benefits for Delivery Managers
  • Challenges and considerations in adopting Vibe Coding
  • Resources to get started with Vibe Coding tools

Resources Mentioned:


Connect with Mario DeCristofano:


Subscribe to The Delivery Manager Daily:

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

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✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> 🎙️ Vibe Coding: Empowering Delivery Managers in the AI Era


In this episode of The Delivery Manager Daily, Mario DeCristofano delves into the transformative world of Vibe Coding. Discover how natural language prompts are enabling Delivery Managers to prototype ideas swiftly, bridge communication gaps, and accelerate digital delivery.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding the fundamentals of Vibe Coding
  • The rise and significance of AI tools in software development
  • Practical applications and benefits for Delivery Managers
  • Challenges and considerations in adopting Vibe Coding
  • Resources to get started with Vibe Coding tools

Resources Mentioned:


Connect with Mario DeCristofano:


Subscribe to The Delivery Manager Daily:

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

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✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> EP75 CTO strategic advice, with Ai in mind EP75 CTO strategic advice, with Ai in mind Fri, 02 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT 17:32 680a18973e1190c83133dfe4 false https://shows.acast.com/deliverymanagerdaily/episodes/ep75-cto-strategic-advice-with-ai-in-mind 680a18973e1190c83133dfe4 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep75-cto-strategic-advice-with-ai-in-mind The 30 minute CTO strategy for 2025 full 6 75 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1745491901808-cda2afb1-105e-47d1-90bd-c0e16f2dde02-publicIntro.mp3 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1745491903780-19422bdf-5016-47ee-b47a-d41653d1caa1-publicOutro.mp3 In this episode, I lay down the tactical playbook for CTOs operating under pressure in 2025. No budget? No problem. We cover 8 no-fluff, high-impact moves every modern CTO should be executing before asking finance for more runway. From building an AI-first delivery culture to pruning zombie infra, and showing up locally—this is the field guide for tech leaders who deliver.


~~JOIN TELEGRAM FOR FOREX TIPZ ~~ kidding!


📌 Expect sharp insights, practical steps, and zero buzzwords.

👇 Join the community and follow Mario across platforms:


🔗 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Mariodc

💬 Join the Telegram group: https://t.me/deliverymanagerdaily

📣 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodcristofano/

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deliverymanagerdaily

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

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✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> In this episode, I lay down the tactical playbook for CTOs operating under pressure in 2025. No budget? No problem. We cover 8 no-fluff, high-impact moves every modern CTO should be executing before asking finance for more runway. From building an AI-first delivery culture to pruning zombie infra, and showing up locally—this is the field guide for tech leaders who deliver.


~~JOIN TELEGRAM FOR FOREX TIPZ ~~ kidding!


📌 Expect sharp insights, practical steps, and zero buzzwords.

👇 Join the community and follow Mario across platforms:


🔗 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Mariodc

💬 Join the Telegram group: https://t.me/deliverymanagerdaily

📣 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodcristofano/

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deliverymanagerdaily

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mariodc

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariodc

✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> The 30 minute Stakeholder reset The 30 minute Stakeholder reset Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT 22:49 6808f1160ab194418d012782 false http://www.mariosblog.co.uk 6808f1160ab194418d012782 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 the-30-minute-stakeholder-reset Rebooting relationships as well as software! full 6 74 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1745416358853-cebfda7e-8011-4c62-baa6-e9676f5bfa09-publicIntro.mp3 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1745416361780-f007b1f6-9d96-4eb6-b7b6-97c1bd1869c8-publicOutro.mp3 🎧 Episode: The 30-Minute Stakeholder Reset

🎙️ Delivery Manager Weekly with Mario De’Cristofano


Stakeholder drift is real — and it’s deadly for delivery.

In this episode, I'll lay out a sharp, 3-step reset framework for Delivery Managers to realign with stakeholders, clarify direction, and restore delivery momentum — all in 30 minutes.


🔍 You’ll learn how to:

  • State the situation without triggering defence
  • Expose misalignment with laser-precise questions
  • Re-contract the relationship for faster decisions and fewer surprises


Use it in 1:1s, group reviews, or exec sessions — this isn’t about politics. It’s about leadership.

🧠 Includes a downloadable cheat sheet for immediate use.

📲 Join the Delivery Manager Weekly group on Telegram

👉 https://t.me/DeliveryManagerWeekly

🌐 All links, resources, and more from me

👉 https://linktr.ee/mariodc

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

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✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> 🎧 Episode: The 30-Minute Stakeholder Reset

🎙️ Delivery Manager Weekly with Mario De’Cristofano


Stakeholder drift is real — and it’s deadly for delivery.

In this episode, I'll lay out a sharp, 3-step reset framework for Delivery Managers to realign with stakeholders, clarify direction, and restore delivery momentum — all in 30 minutes.


🔍 You’ll learn how to:

  • State the situation without triggering defence
  • Expose misalignment with laser-precise questions
  • Re-contract the relationship for faster decisions and fewer surprises


Use it in 1:1s, group reviews, or exec sessions — this isn’t about politics. It’s about leadership.

🧠 Includes a downloadable cheat sheet for immediate use.

📲 Join the Delivery Manager Weekly group on Telegram

👉 https://t.me/DeliveryManagerWeekly

🌐 All links, resources, and more from me

👉 https://linktr.ee/mariodc

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mariodc

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariodc

✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> EP73 - The Delivery Manager Weekly - The 30 minute health check. EP73 - The Delivery Manager Weekly - The 30 minute health check. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:22:17 GMT 10:58 67efdd0d74019617293b7bfd true https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 67efdd0d74019617293b7bfd 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep73-the-delivery-manager-weekly-the-30-minute-health-check Assessing your project health in 30 minutes. full 6 73 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1743772854109-9012fc36-9c1b-4e27-930e-eed1e827105f-publicIntro.mp3 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1743772857792-0e3cb96c-b423-4061-b8d5-8258beb1418e-publicOutro.mp3 🎧 Episode: The 30-Minute Delivery Health Check


🎙️ Delivery Manager Weekly with Mario De’Cristofano

Think your delivery is going fine? Prove it — in 30 minutes.


In this episode, Mario breaks down a tactical, time-boxed framework every Agile Delivery Manager should have in their toolkit. No fluff. No slide decks. Just a sharp, five-part diagnostic to assess flow, clarity, capacity, stakeholder engagement, and delivery readiness — fast.

Perfect for retros, 1:1s, or crisis triage.


🔍 You’ll learn:

  • The five dimensions of delivery health that matter
  • How to extract risks, quick wins, and red flags fast
  • When and how to run this check solo or with your team

🧠 Includes a downloadable cheat sheet for immediate use.

🎯 Diagnose first. Then deliver.


Downloadable here


Thanks for listening. Dont forget to subscribe & follow me on all the socials.

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🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mariodc

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariodc

✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> 🎧 Episode: The 30-Minute Delivery Health Check


🎙️ Delivery Manager Weekly with Mario De’Cristofano

Think your delivery is going fine? Prove it — in 30 minutes.


In this episode, Mario breaks down a tactical, time-boxed framework every Agile Delivery Manager should have in their toolkit. No fluff. No slide decks. Just a sharp, five-part diagnostic to assess flow, clarity, capacity, stakeholder engagement, and delivery readiness — fast.

Perfect for retros, 1:1s, or crisis triage.


🔍 You’ll learn:

  • The five dimensions of delivery health that matter
  • How to extract risks, quick wins, and red flags fast
  • When and how to run this check solo or with your team

🧠 Includes a downloadable cheat sheet for immediate use.

🎯 Diagnose first. Then deliver.


Downloadable here


Thanks for listening. Dont forget to subscribe & follow me on all the socials.

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mariodc

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariodc

✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Standardised Developer environments Standardised Developer environments Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:29:17 GMT 12:22 67e6a430ea383e95069b87d0 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 67e6a430ea383e95069b87d0 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 standardised-developer-environments Why standardisation is important in your software engineering project full 6 71 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1743168398933-3c2a988b-7f22-4a2c-96d2-e77efd5d74ba-publicIntro.mp3 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1743168401314-48f368e7-51f5-4bf4-b7f3-a1e9c180c189-publicOutro.mp3 🎙️ Delivery Manager Weekly — Episode: Standardised Dev Environments in Sprint 0

Hosted by Mario De'Cristofano


In this episode, we dive into why setting up standardised development environments during Sprint 0 is a critical enabler for delivery success. Whether you're leading a new squad, onboarding engineers, or launching a greenfield build — this is foundational work that removes friction and sets the tone for engineering maturity.


You’ll hear about:

  • The purpose of Sprint 0
  • Why “it works on my machine” is a symptom of a bigger issue
  • Tooling and automation that make setup fast and repeatable
  • A practical checklist to use with your teams


🔗 Connect with Mario De'Cristofano:

Subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps others find the show.

Catch you next week.

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mariodc

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariodc

✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> 🎙️ Delivery Manager Weekly — Episode: Standardised Dev Environments in Sprint 0

Hosted by Mario De'Cristofano


In this episode, we dive into why setting up standardised development environments during Sprint 0 is a critical enabler for delivery success. Whether you're leading a new squad, onboarding engineers, or launching a greenfield build — this is foundational work that removes friction and sets the tone for engineering maturity.


You’ll hear about:

  • The purpose of Sprint 0
  • Why “it works on my machine” is a symptom of a bigger issue
  • Tooling and automation that make setup fast and repeatable
  • A practical checklist to use with your teams


🔗 Connect with Mario De'Cristofano:

Subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps others find the show.

Catch you next week.

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mariodc

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariodc

✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> Ai in your projects Ai in your projects Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:54:35 GMT 15:37 67e139ebb2d24838745def61 false https://shows.acast.com/deliverymanagerdaily/episodes/ai-in-your-projects 67e139ebb2d24838745def61 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ai-in-your-projects Why Delivery Managers in 2025 need to really consider Ai full 6 70 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1742813446908-fb03beb6-4572-4a80-bd50-c92324412809-publicIntro.mp3 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1742813452056-d03db9aa-5a82-4e50-a538-a8f28eb7fa94-publicOutro.mp3 AI projects aren’t coming—they’re already here. Whether it’s chatbots, LLM integrations, or data-driven automation, Delivery Managers are being pulled into artificial intelligence delivery whether they’re ready or not.

In this episode, Mario breaks down why AI projects are fundamentally different from traditional software builds, what new skills and frameworks are needed, and how Delivery Managers can take the lead in a landscape full of fuzzy scopes, probabilistic outputs, and ethical pitfalls.

This is a practical, no-fluff briefing for anyone managing teams in the age of machine learning and GenAI.


🔑 What You’ll Learn:

  • Why AI projects behave differently than standard delivery
  • Key delivery risks unique to AI and ML
  • What new roles you’ll find in cross-functional AI squads
  • How to plan for iteration, uncertainty, and drift
  • Why ethical delivery and explainability matter


📱 Connect with Mario De’Cristofano:


💬 Have questions or ideas for the show?

Send a message on LinkedIn or drop a voice note via the link in the show bio.

🎧 Subscribe, share, and keep delivering.

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mariodc

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariodc

✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> AI projects aren’t coming—they’re already here. Whether it’s chatbots, LLM integrations, or data-driven automation, Delivery Managers are being pulled into artificial intelligence delivery whether they’re ready or not.

In this episode, Mario breaks down why AI projects are fundamentally different from traditional software builds, what new skills and frameworks are needed, and how Delivery Managers can take the lead in a landscape full of fuzzy scopes, probabilistic outputs, and ethical pitfalls.

This is a practical, no-fluff briefing for anyone managing teams in the age of machine learning and GenAI.


🔑 What You’ll Learn:

  • Why AI projects behave differently than standard delivery
  • Key delivery risks unique to AI and ML
  • What new roles you’ll find in cross-functional AI squads
  • How to plan for iteration, uncertainty, and drift
  • Why ethical delivery and explainability matter


📱 Connect with Mario De’Cristofano:


💬 Have questions or ideas for the show?

Send a message on LinkedIn or drop a voice note via the link in the show bio.

🎧 Subscribe, share, and keep delivering.

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mariodc

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariodc

✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Bias, being White & delivering in volatile environments.]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT 29:42 67d3212c901b9ce97fe63d96 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 67d3212c901b9ce97fe63d96 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 bias-being-white-delivering-in-volatile-environments full 6 69 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1741889756449-abfa6472-5b5d-4ff5-b68a-8f600acb0689-publicIntro.mp3 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1741889761030-6fcde227-1882-4a88-a9ad-4553ac0f6600-publicOutro.mp3

Delivering in Volatile Environments & White Privilege Bias

In today’s episode of The Delivery Manager Daily, we tackle two critical challenges in the world of Agile and IT leadership: navigating volatile delivery environments and understanding the impact of white privilege bias in decision-making.


🔹 Delivering in Volatile Environments – Whether it’s market uncertainty, shifting stakeholder priorities, or unexpected team disruptions, delivery managers are constantly faced with turbulence. We’ll explore strategies for maintaining stability, adapting frameworks under pressure, and leading teams through unpredictable challenges without losing momentum.


🔹 White Privilege Bias in Leadership & Delivery – Bias—whether conscious or unconscious—affects hiring, promotions, and team dynamics. We discuss how systemic privilege influences decision-making in the workplace, the hidden biases that shape delivery outcomes, and how leaders can actively foster more equitable environments.


💡 Key Takeaways:

✅ How to structure Agile teams for resilience in volatile conditions

✅ The role of psychological safety in high-stakes deliveries

✅ Recognizing and addressing privilege bias in leadership decisions

✅ Practical steps for creating inclusive teams that thrive under pressure

📢 Join the conversation and connect with me, Mario De’Cristofano, on:

🔗 LinkedIn

🔗 Twitter/X

🔗 Instagram

🔗 Website

Subscribe & leave a review—let’s challenge the status quo together! 🚀

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mariodc

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariodc

✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]>

Delivering in Volatile Environments & White Privilege Bias

In today’s episode of The Delivery Manager Daily, we tackle two critical challenges in the world of Agile and IT leadership: navigating volatile delivery environments and understanding the impact of white privilege bias in decision-making.


🔹 Delivering in Volatile Environments – Whether it’s market uncertainty, shifting stakeholder priorities, or unexpected team disruptions, delivery managers are constantly faced with turbulence. We’ll explore strategies for maintaining stability, adapting frameworks under pressure, and leading teams through unpredictable challenges without losing momentum.


🔹 White Privilege Bias in Leadership & Delivery – Bias—whether conscious or unconscious—affects hiring, promotions, and team dynamics. We discuss how systemic privilege influences decision-making in the workplace, the hidden biases that shape delivery outcomes, and how leaders can actively foster more equitable environments.


💡 Key Takeaways:

✅ How to structure Agile teams for resilience in volatile conditions

✅ The role of psychological safety in high-stakes deliveries

✅ Recognizing and addressing privilege bias in leadership decisions

✅ Practical steps for creating inclusive teams that thrive under pressure

📢 Join the conversation and connect with me, Mario De’Cristofano, on:

🔗 LinkedIn

🔗 Twitter/X

🔗 Instagram

🔗 Website

Subscribe & leave a review—let’s challenge the status quo together! 🚀

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mariodc

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariodc

✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> To the Cloud - no wait, go back, go back. To the Cloud - no wait, go back, go back. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:26:12 GMT 15:04 67cb020655101d9644c4cfc2 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 67cb020655101d9644c4cfc2 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 to-the-cloud-no-wait-go-back-go-back Why Cloud in 2025 is seemingly not all that. full 6 68 🚀 New Episode Alert: The Cloud Exodus – Why Companies Are Moving Back On-Premise 🌍💻


For years, the cloud was the promised land—scalable, flexible, and cost-effective. But now, the tide is turning. Organizations are reassessing their cloud-first strategies, moving critical workloads back on-premise. Why?


In this episode of Delivery Manager Daily, we break down the key drivers behind this shift, including:

⚠️ Unpredictable Cloud Costs – Why “pay-as-you-go” is turning into “pay-more-than-you-planned.”

🔐 Security & Compliance Risks – Are cloud environments truly as secure as we thought?

⏳ Outages & Downtime – When your entire operation depends on a third party, how much control do you really have?


Join me, Mario De’Cristofano, as we explore the reality behind this growing trend. Featuring expert insights and practical strategies, we’ll discuss whether on-premise is making a comeback—and what it means for agile delivery managers navigating this complex landscape.

📢 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don't miss this critical discussion! 🎙️ #DeliveryManagerDaily #CloudComputing #OnPremise #TechTrends

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mariodc

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariodc

✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> 🚀 New Episode Alert: The Cloud Exodus – Why Companies Are Moving Back On-Premise 🌍💻


For years, the cloud was the promised land—scalable, flexible, and cost-effective. But now, the tide is turning. Organizations are reassessing their cloud-first strategies, moving critical workloads back on-premise. Why?


In this episode of Delivery Manager Daily, we break down the key drivers behind this shift, including:

⚠️ Unpredictable Cloud Costs – Why “pay-as-you-go” is turning into “pay-more-than-you-planned.”

🔐 Security & Compliance Risks – Are cloud environments truly as secure as we thought?

⏳ Outages & Downtime – When your entire operation depends on a third party, how much control do you really have?


Join me, Mario De’Cristofano, as we explore the reality behind this growing trend. Featuring expert insights and practical strategies, we’ll discuss whether on-premise is making a comeback—and what it means for agile delivery managers navigating this complex landscape.

📢 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don't miss this critical discussion! 🎙️ #DeliveryManagerDaily #CloudComputing #OnPremise #TechTrends

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mariodc

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariodc

✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ep 67: Being a DM in 2025 Ep 67: Being a DM in 2025 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT 28:26 67c072a264dd907537911d52 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 67c072a264dd907537911d52 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep-67-being-a-dm-in-2025 full 6 67 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1740665123350-4b358879-6ebd-4659-a8eb-540d952f9009-publicIntro.mp3 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1740665127052-a79fa51f-027c-4cf3-95e5-42445f94a8d3-publicOutro.mp3 This episode is jam PACKED with information if your a new CS graduate, or wanting to get into the Digital Delivery Manager game in 2025, the things I would do if I were starting fresh. You may want to listen to the episodes below too, as they are all linked & I really hope you enjoy this one.


  • Getting interviews for DM roles & how to do well (here)
  • How to become a DM (here)
  • The skills you need to be a DM (here)


Take care

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

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✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

🧠 Blog:https://www.mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> This episode is jam PACKED with information if your a new CS graduate, or wanting to get into the Digital Delivery Manager game in 2025, the things I would do if I were starting fresh. You may want to listen to the episodes below too, as they are all linked & I really hope you enjoy this one.


  • Getting interviews for DM roles & how to do well (here)
  • How to become a DM (here)
  • The skills you need to be a DM (here)


Take care

Follow Mario De’Cristofano:

🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariodecristofano

🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/mariodc

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariodc

✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@mariodecristofano

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]]> <![CDATA[Hybrid working & running the best kick off meetings]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:04:19 GMT 15:54 67b8934919249d0c1aa44cbb false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 67b8934919249d0c1aa44cbb 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 hybrid-working-running-the-best-kick-off-meetings two for one, in under fifteen minutes! full 6 66 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1740149356848-d6ed9334-e4a6-4501-ae2d-d0d1402957b2-publicIntro.mp3 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1740149360835-91368ca9-c933-47f4-af0c-bf6d8fe96dd7-publicOutro.mp3 In this episode I wanted to talk about two things;


  • Hybrid working - can you effectively do Scrum with new Scrum teams on new projects? This question came about after my talk at Keele, & I thought it was a great question & one which needed unpacking a bit.
  • Running a good kick of meeting (or any meeting) Hands up how many meetings are you in that are an utter disaster? Try of course doing that hybrid or remote & you can be almost guaranteed to fail - I briefly explain the five things I do to help run the very best meetings.


Step One: Know Your Purpose

Before you even send the invite, ask yourself: What is this meeting actually for? If your answer is "because we always do a kickoff,” start again.

A great kickoff meeting does three things:

  1. It aligns the team on goals, scope, and approach.
  2. It builds relationships and sets expectations.
  3. It uncovers potential risks early.

If your agenda isn’t doing these things, rethink it.



Step Two: Get the Right People in the Room

One of the worst mistakes? Inviting everyone because you don’t want anyone to feel left out. That’s how you end up with a meeting where half the people are checking emails and the other half are confused.

Here’s who should be in the room:

  • The key decision-makers—Product Owner, Delivery Manager, Tech Lead.
  • The core delivery team—engineers, designers, testers, analysts.
  • Key business stakeholders who need to understand the project direction.

Anyone else? Optional or async. Keep it lean, keep it focused.



Step Three: Set the Tone with Energy, Not Slides

Nobody wants to sit through a 40-slide deck on “Why This Project is Important.” Instead, open with energy. Be clear, be concise.

I like to start with three things:

  1. The Why: Why are we doing this project? Who does it benefit? Why does it matter?
  2. The What: What are we actually delivering? When? What does success look like?
  3. The How: How are we working? Agile? Scrum? Kanban? What’s expected of the team?

If you can’t explain these things in under five minutes, your project is already in trouble.



Step Four: Get People Talking—Fast

The best kickoff meetings aren’t monologues, they’re conversations. Get the team talking as soon as possible.

Here are a few great ways to do that:

  • Ask the team: What excites you about this project? What concerns you?
  • Run a mini Futurespective: If this project is a disaster in six months, why?
  • Map out early risks and dependencies together.

Engagement isn’t about hearing information, it’s about owning it.



Step Five: End with Action, Not Abstraction

A weak kickoff ends with “So yeah, let’s get started.” A strong kickoff ends with clear next steps.

Summarize in three bullet points:

  1. What’s happening this week? (First sprint, onboarding, requirements deep-dive?)
  2. Who’s doing what? (Lead engineer setting up repos, BA refining backlog, etc.)
  3. What does success look like by next check-in?

End with clarity. No open loops.

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]]> In this episode I wanted to talk about two things;


  • Hybrid working - can you effectively do Scrum with new Scrum teams on new projects? This question came about after my talk at Keele, & I thought it was a great question & one which needed unpacking a bit.
  • Running a good kick of meeting (or any meeting) Hands up how many meetings are you in that are an utter disaster? Try of course doing that hybrid or remote & you can be almost guaranteed to fail - I briefly explain the five things I do to help run the very best meetings.


Step One: Know Your Purpose

Before you even send the invite, ask yourself: What is this meeting actually for? If your answer is "because we always do a kickoff,” start again.

A great kickoff meeting does three things:

  1. It aligns the team on goals, scope, and approach.
  2. It builds relationships and sets expectations.
  3. It uncovers potential risks early.

If your agenda isn’t doing these things, rethink it.



Step Two: Get the Right People in the Room

One of the worst mistakes? Inviting everyone because you don’t want anyone to feel left out. That’s how you end up with a meeting where half the people are checking emails and the other half are confused.

Here’s who should be in the room:

  • The key decision-makers—Product Owner, Delivery Manager, Tech Lead.
  • The core delivery team—engineers, designers, testers, analysts.
  • Key business stakeholders who need to understand the project direction.

Anyone else? Optional or async. Keep it lean, keep it focused.



Step Three: Set the Tone with Energy, Not Slides

Nobody wants to sit through a 40-slide deck on “Why This Project is Important.” Instead, open with energy. Be clear, be concise.

I like to start with three things:

  1. The Why: Why are we doing this project? Who does it benefit? Why does it matter?
  2. The What: What are we actually delivering? When? What does success look like?
  3. The How: How are we working? Agile? Scrum? Kanban? What’s expected of the team?

If you can’t explain these things in under five minutes, your project is already in trouble.



Step Four: Get People Talking—Fast

The best kickoff meetings aren’t monologues, they’re conversations. Get the team talking as soon as possible.

Here are a few great ways to do that:

  • Ask the team: What excites you about this project? What concerns you?
  • Run a mini Futurespective: If this project is a disaster in six months, why?
  • Map out early risks and dependencies together.

Engagement isn’t about hearing information, it’s about owning it.



Step Five: End with Action, Not Abstraction

A weak kickoff ends with “So yeah, let’s get started.” A strong kickoff ends with clear next steps.

Summarize in three bullet points:

  1. What’s happening this week? (First sprint, onboarding, requirements deep-dive?)
  2. Who’s doing what? (Lead engineer setting up repos, BA refining backlog, etc.)
  3. What does success look like by next check-in?

End with clarity. No open loops.

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]]> Who am I? Who am I? Fri, 14 Feb 2025 07:45:31 GMT 26:53 67adc6898415e55e8a5d2cbb false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 67adc6898415e55e8a5d2cbb 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 who-am-i how I got to where I got to, so far. full 6 65 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1739460645173-15dea70d-06b9-4fe9-b7a3-badcc096f610-publicIntro.mp3 https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.pippa.io/shows/61e68176d9ce8600127032d4/1739460648446-13a1f8f9-90b5-41a9-ad67-fea71107cb26-publicOutro.mp3 SKIP to approx 17 minutes in for PRACTICAL ADVICE if you're a computer science student, but I was recently asked off the back of a Keele University talk on Agile how I got to do what I'm doing, so I thought I'd record an episode all about it.


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]]> SKIP to approx 17 minutes in for PRACTICAL ADVICE if you're a computer science student, but I was recently asked off the back of a Keele University talk on Agile how I got to do what I'm doing, so I thought I'd record an episode all about it.


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]]> Being too nice Being too nice Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT 12:24 67a4a2183eadb4f8082d8692 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/being-too-nice-why-its-a-problem/ 67a4a2183eadb4f8082d8692 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 being-too-nice Why its somtimes a problem full 6 64 In this episode & accompanying blog post, I talk about why being too nice at work can be a problem, especially if you're an Agile leader (or leader of any description). As I've built up my leadership experience over the years to now consider myself 'not too shabby' I wanted to just pick at the edges of a few problems I see at work/client sites & what you can do about it to be better. As always thanks for listening.

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]]> In this episode & accompanying blog post, I talk about why being too nice at work can be a problem, especially if you're an Agile leader (or leader of any description). As I've built up my leadership experience over the years to now consider myself 'not too shabby' I wanted to just pick at the edges of a few problems I see at work/client sites & what you can do about it to be better. As always thanks for listening.

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]]> <![CDATA[Agile ain't what it used to be]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:47:13 GMT 17:15 679cb84374564c4194f1ffac false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/is-the-agile-manifesto-all-its-lived-up-to-be/ 679cb84374564c4194f1ffac 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 agile-aint-what-it-used-to-be Is Agile just a pyramid scheme now? full 6 63 In this episode I talk about why after reading a new stat from engprax that a lot of projects were failing due to Agile & even John Kern, one of the Manifesto's forefathers is having 'one last go to try & get people to understand' I think too I could be done with Agile unless, well, you'll have to listen to the podcast won't you! :)


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]]> In this episode I talk about why after reading a new stat from engprax that a lot of projects were failing due to Agile & even John Kern, one of the Manifesto's forefathers is having 'one last go to try & get people to understand' I think too I could be done with Agile unless, well, you'll have to listen to the podcast won't you! :)


As always thanks for listening, join the debate on X (@mariodc, @dm_daily) Blue sky & subscribe & click the bell icon, so you get notified of every new release each week.


Mx

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]]> You just dont understand Digital Sustainability You just dont understand Digital Sustainability Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:15:50 GMT 14:06 67938476c2d52c7ac8c1bd58 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/you-just-dont-understand-technology-sustainability/ 67938476c2d52c7ac8c1bd58 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 you-just-dont-understand-digital-sustainability full 6 62 In this episode I talk on the notion of digital sustainability, what it is, & why you should care about it as a DM. We're not talking here about running an EV, or recycling, we're talking about what to consider to make your digital products & services more digitally sustainable. I talk about it here on the blog And also, some useful links below'


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]]> In this episode I talk on the notion of digital sustainability, what it is, & why you should care about it as a DM. We're not talking here about running an EV, or recycling, we're talking about what to consider to make your digital products & services more digitally sustainable. I talk about it here on the blog And also, some useful links below'


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]]> Ep61 - You just dont understand software Ep61 - You just dont understand software Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:06:13 GMT 24:15 678a55c65c9549fc0037ff1b true https://shows.acast.com/deliverymanagerdaily/episodes/ep61-you-dont-understand-software 678a55c65c9549fc0037ff1b 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep61-you-dont-understand-software full 4 61 In this episode I talk about why I think you may not understand software engineering like you think you do. You can't go & extrapolate from a slice of the discipline to the whole of software engineering, simply it to the point of bastardisation & then expect teams to build good product, can you? Join me & my mate Mark from the pub. Read more about it here https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/you-just-dont-understand-software/

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]]> In this episode I talk about why I think you may not understand software engineering like you think you do. You can't go & extrapolate from a slice of the discipline to the whole of software engineering, simply it to the point of bastardisation & then expect teams to build good product, can you? Join me & my mate Mark from the pub. Read more about it here https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/you-just-dont-understand-software/

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]]> <![CDATA[Top 5 things to do in your project when you're brand new to it.]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:52:47 GMT 18:37 67815e6fe83bfb002d57fc1d false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/top-5-things-you-need-to-do-in-your-first-week-on-a-new-project/ 67815e6fe83bfb002d57fc1d 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 top-5-things-to-do-in-your-project-when-youre-brand-new-to-i full 5 In this episode I talk about the things I think you should do, a top 5 list, of when you're brand new to a project, all the things to consider when you're a Delivery Manager or project manager. Take a listen, read the associated blog post https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/top-5-things-you-need-to-do-in-your-first-week-on-a-new-project/ & let me know what you think.


M

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]]> In this episode I talk about the things I think you should do, a top 5 list, of when you're brand new to a project, all the things to consider when you're a Delivery Manager or project manager. Take a listen, read the associated blog post https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/top-5-things-you-need-to-do-in-your-first-week-on-a-new-project/ & let me know what you think.


M

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 58 ERP & Software delivery ]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:00:55 GMT 17:44 6762b7f08a7fea7b908749b7 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 6762b7f08a7fea7b908749b7 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 episode-58-erp-software-delivery full 4 58 In this episode I meander through a recent couple of conversations I've had & some reflections over the year on software & software delivery projects. Thanks for those listening & sorry for the sporadic posting. I do have more in the can, but the can is a bit dry & sad at the minute with the end of my 2024 being a bit chaotic.


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]]> In this episode I meander through a recent couple of conversations I've had & some reflections over the year on software & software delivery projects. Thanks for those listening & sorry for the sporadic posting. I do have more in the can, but the can is a bit dry & sad at the minute with the end of my 2024 being a bit chaotic.


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]]> Episode 59 Agile in a VUCA world Episode 59 Agile in a VUCA world Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:00:02 GMT 19:06 6763f4ff5d682ca972ecb316 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/agile-leadership-in-a-vuca-world/ 6763f4ff5d682ca972ecb316 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 episode-59-agile-in-a-vuca-world full 4 59 an intimate episode with just some thoughts around a term I read about recently in a Harvard news review magazine, VUCA. Listen to find out more & tell me how you cope with VUCA.

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]]> an intimate episode with just some thoughts around a term I read about recently in a Harvard news review magazine, VUCA. Listen to find out more & tell me how you cope with VUCA.

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]]> Ep 57 Speaking to a Head of IT from South Africa, Ep 57 Speaking to a Head of IT from South Africa, Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:08:35 GMT 38:20 66d1958198647d420ec21b7e false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/ 66d1958198647d420ec21b7e 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep-57-speaking-to-a-head-of-it-from-south-africa with Mark Oakes full 4 57 I was put in touch with Mark Oakes, a great Head of IT from South Africa. You can find him on Linkedin here


We spoke about him coming over from South Africa, the UK Job market, what he thinks are technology trends he's seeing here in the UK compared to overseas & we get to find out a little more about a great guy.

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]]> I was put in touch with Mark Oakes, a great Head of IT from South Africa. You can find him on Linkedin here


We spoke about him coming over from South Africa, the UK Job market, what he thinks are technology trends he's seeing here in the UK compared to overseas & we get to find out a little more about a great guy.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's in your Delivery Toolbox?]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:15:58 GMT 26:06 6672cc0aaaaf802da882a56c false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 6672cc0aaaaf802da882a56c 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 whats-in-your-delivery-toolbox full 4 57 After a recent experience of watching a team member create their own documents from scratch, it reminded me why I have a toolbox stuffed with useful project delivery templates, guides & assets that I can deploy time & time again. It helps me with managing my time & with the time I have, I can be super productive. What do you have in your toolbox? Do you even have one, or maybe you've never thought about it. Well, more rambling from me in Episode 57 of the Delivery Manager Daily.


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]]> After a recent experience of watching a team member create their own documents from scratch, it reminded me why I have a toolbox stuffed with useful project delivery templates, guides & assets that I can deploy time & time again. It helps me with managing my time & with the time I have, I can be super productive. What do you have in your toolbox? Do you even have one, or maybe you've never thought about it. Well, more rambling from me in Episode 57 of the Delivery Manager Daily.


Dont forget to ** please subscribe & share** as I unapologetically remind you about in the episode, but also visit the podcast mariosblog.co.uk & subscribe to my newsletter to get monthly tidbits of what is hopeful useful content.


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]]> EP 56 - When your project has fallen apart EP 56 - When your project has fallen apart Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:17:15 GMT 25:44 66643e54b6f3d9001203dd29 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/ 66643e54b6f3d9001203dd29 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep-56-when-your-project-has-fallen-apart How to get your complex project back on track full 4 56 In this podcast I talk about what responsibilities Delivery Managers often have, (or should have) in complex projects which go awry. Maybe you've been parachuted into a project that's a disaster & have been asked to help fix it, maybe your a management consultant that's been tasked as an independent advisor to help re-align a project. I talk about some of the strategies & practical things *I do* to help fix bad projects.


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]]> In this podcast I talk about what responsibilities Delivery Managers often have, (or should have) in complex projects which go awry. Maybe you've been parachuted into a project that's a disaster & have been asked to help fix it, maybe your a management consultant that's been tasked as an independent advisor to help re-align a project. I talk about some of the strategies & practical things *I do* to help fix bad projects.


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]]> S4 Episode 55 Make the world better, not faster. S4 Episode 55 Make the world better, not faster. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:16:32 GMT 38:43 666417fddb997d00122e4922 true https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 666417fddb997d00122e4922 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 s4-episode-55-make-the-future-better-not-faster full 4 55 ** Welcome to Season 4**


To celebrate getting to 55 episodes & a fourth season I sit down with Paul Bratcher. Paul runs an Ai company called unfold Ai & brings with him 30+ years experience. A former boss, mentor & friend we talk about how folk can get started with Ai from using tools such as Leonardo, Claude, Midjourney, ChatGPT to using Ai to solve the simple things first rather than trying to change the world through innovation. Get to know Paul better by going to his newsletter, here with over 35 issues of Ai goodness & enjoy the podcast.


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]]> ** Welcome to Season 4**


To celebrate getting to 55 episodes & a fourth season I sit down with Paul Bratcher. Paul runs an Ai company called unfold Ai & brings with him 30+ years experience. A former boss, mentor & friend we talk about how folk can get started with Ai from using tools such as Leonardo, Claude, Midjourney, ChatGPT to using Ai to solve the simple things first rather than trying to change the world through innovation. Get to know Paul better by going to his newsletter, here with over 35 issues of Ai goodness & enjoy the podcast.


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]]> Have you subscribed to the Delivery Manager Daily podcast newsletter? Have you subscribed to the Delivery Manager Daily podcast newsletter? Fri, 31 May 2024 09:35:54 GMT 9:24 665999fd990fa20012299be3 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/newsletter 665999fd990fa20012299be3 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 have-you-subscribed-to-the-delivery-manager-daily-podcast-ne You should, its got all the juice you need. full 3 55 A quick one this, just wanted to talk about my new Newsletter thats jam packed with Agile resources to help delivery managers which I'd really like you to subscribe to. Please visit here to subscribe. Also a quick aside, I'm doing the Y3P in August, Id be grateful if you can donate here

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]]> A quick one this, just wanted to talk about my new Newsletter thats jam packed with Agile resources to help delivery managers which I'd really like you to subscribe to. Please visit here to subscribe. Also a quick aside, I'm doing the Y3P in August, Id be grateful if you can donate here

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]]> How you do anything is how you do EVERYTHING How you do anything is how you do EVERYTHING Sat, 18 May 2024 09:49:34 GMT 18:56 664879b0b6842900137be1ba true https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 664879b0b6842900137be1ba 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 how-you-do-anything-is-how-you-do-everything EP53 - Getting things right as someone working in tech. full 3 53 In this episode I reflect on how tech workers behave (or should IMO) from interview & applications to their first 1st day, 1st week & 1st month on the job. Not everyone has to be locked in like David Clarke but at least think about the effort you put into things & putting your best foot forward. Bit of a ranty one. Strap in. LETS GO PEOPLE. :)

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]]> In this episode I reflect on how tech workers behave (or should IMO) from interview & applications to their first 1st day, 1st week & 1st month on the job. Not everyone has to be locked in like David Clarke but at least think about the effort you put into things & putting your best foot forward. Bit of a ranty one. Strap in. LETS GO PEOPLE. :)

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]]> GOING LIVE EACH WEEK GOING LIVE EACH WEEK Thu, 16 May 2024 17:00:59 GMT 0:52 66463bcc6a0bf400126e0c1d false https://shows.acast.com/deliverymanagerdaily/episodes/going-live-each-week 66463bcc6a0bf400126e0c1d 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 going-live-each-week Live to your ears, weekly, the DM Daily full GOING LIVE - PLEASE LISTEN, Schedule to follow on mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> GOING LIVE - PLEASE LISTEN, Schedule to follow on mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> Ep 51 - Not a Jira Simp! Ep 51 - Not a Jira Simp! Thu, 16 May 2024 12:58:39 GMT 32:46 664602ff480e0e0012914a28 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/ 664602ff480e0e0012914a28 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep-50-not-a-jira-simp full 4 51 In this episode I reflect on rolling out Jira recently, what went well, not so well & what you can do if you're responsible for rolling out tooling in your organisation. In this episode I refer to a number of references, including the awesome & delicious tastycupcakes.org the history of Lean & Agile,


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]]> In this episode I reflect on rolling out Jira recently, what went well, not so well & what you can do if you're responsible for rolling out tooling in your organisation. In this episode I refer to a number of references, including the awesome & delicious tastycupcakes.org the history of Lean & Agile,


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]]> Episode 50 - Top 4 tips to bring your Scrum team together Episode 50 - Top 4 tips to bring your Scrum team together Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:15:29 GMT 17:48 65eb0f728e0ea40016a10aa4 true https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/top-4-tips-to-help-make-scrum-teams-succeed/ 65eb0f728e0ea40016a10aa4 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 episode-50-top-4-tips-to-bring-your-scrum-team-together How to make your Scrum team excellent. full 3 50 IN THIS EPISODE I talk about the top 4 things I do & recommend you consider when starting with a new Scrum team. How do you bring folk together? How do you get them to perform? What about legacy politics & ghosts of the past, how can you smash through those & deliver value & solid outcomes for both the team & the client? Well, take a listen & visit the blog for more https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/top-4-tips-to-help-make-scrum-teams-succeed/

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]]> IN THIS EPISODE I talk about the top 4 things I do & recommend you consider when starting with a new Scrum team. How do you bring folk together? How do you get them to perform? What about legacy politics & ghosts of the past, how can you smash through those & deliver value & solid outcomes for both the team & the client? Well, take a listen & visit the blog for more https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/top-4-tips-to-help-make-scrum-teams-succeed/

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]]> Scrummery in Software Engineering Scrummery in Software Engineering Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:41:30 GMT 17:37 65c647ab1d037500170ea8f0 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 65c647ab1d037500170ea8f0 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 scrummery-in-software-engineering full 3 50 In this episode I talk about being a software engineer wanting to do Scrum. After a recent talk at Keele University I fielded questions about how a software engineer could cross-over into Scrum territory. Well give this a listen, read the blog mariosblog.co.uk & enjoy!

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]]> In this episode I talk about being a software engineer wanting to do Scrum. After a recent talk at Keele University I fielded questions about how a software engineer could cross-over into Scrum territory. Well give this a listen, read the blog mariosblog.co.uk & enjoy!

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]]> System Design Thinking with Alex Rae System Design Thinking with Alex Rae Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:08:47 GMT 41:56 656a212fb1d8b2001205aca1 false https://mariodecristofano.co.uk/system-design-thinking-the-key-to-unlocking-innovation-and-efficiency/ 656a212fb1d8b2001205aca1 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 system-design-thinking-with-alex-rae Thinking beyond your nose full 3 48 in this episode I talk to the awesome Alex Rae about System thinking. Check out the blog post here

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]]> in this episode I talk to the awesome Alex Rae about System thinking. Check out the blog post here

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]]> Ace that delivery manager job interview with these answers Ace that delivery manager job interview with these answers Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:08:40 GMT 19:41 655f5ceac091260012a4b115 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/ace-that-delivery-manager-interview/ 655f5ceac091260012a4b115 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ace-that-delivery-manager-job-interview-with-these-answers Looking for a DM job? Listen to this. full 3 47 In this episode I wanted to quickly tackle how to answer some of the common interview questions I ask, get asked & hear people answer in my opinion incorrectly. Let me know what you think on X (@mariodc) & as always, thanks for listening.

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]]> In this episode I wanted to quickly tackle how to answer some of the common interview questions I ask, get asked & hear people answer in my opinion incorrectly. Let me know what you think on X (@mariodc) & as always, thanks for listening.

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]]> What is a DM. AGAIN! What is a DM. AGAIN! Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:09:53 GMT 17:44 655d0081bacc0900123e38d7 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/so-you-wanna-be-a-delivery-manager-huh/ 655d0081bacc0900123e38d7 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 what-is-a-dm-again full 3 46 In this episode I sit by the virtual fire & chit chat with Matthias, a certified Scrum professional & aspiring Delivery Manager working in the tech healthcare startup scene in London. He talks to me about what he believes a DM should do, who they are & we cover some of the responsibilities a DM may have. In the podcast, I refer to a UK GOV resource which you can find here & talk about why I think its one of the best resources when it comes to describing what a Delivery Manager does. As always follow me on X (@mariodc) & get involved in the conversation. Thanks for listening.

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]]> In this episode I sit by the virtual fire & chit chat with Matthias, a certified Scrum professional & aspiring Delivery Manager working in the tech healthcare startup scene in London. He talks to me about what he believes a DM should do, who they are & we cover some of the responsibilities a DM may have. In the podcast, I refer to a UK GOV resource which you can find here & talk about why I think its one of the best resources when it comes to describing what a Delivery Manager does. As always follow me on X (@mariodc) & get involved in the conversation. Thanks for listening.

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]]> Episode 45 - IT Strategies Episode 45 - IT Strategies Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:12:15 GMT 33:10 6548e5ac6905da00124a3cd3 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/how-to-develop-an-it-strategy/ 6548e5ac6905da00124a3cd3 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 episode-45-it-strategies full 3 45 In this episode I talk about a recent real world client scenario - the things I think about when implementing an IT strategy. Thinking carefully about this is really important & hopefully there's something of use in here for you. As always thanks for listening, don't get to reach out to me on X (Mariodc) & search for the deliverymanagerdaily for more.

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]]> In this episode I talk about a recent real world client scenario - the things I think about when implementing an IT strategy. Thinking carefully about this is really important & hopefully there's something of use in here for you. As always thanks for listening, don't get to reach out to me on X (Mariodc) & search for the deliverymanagerdaily for more.

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]]> <![CDATA[Timezones & Treasure]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:13:12 GMT 21:52 6528535852b38a0011a56ab8 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/time-zones-treasure-managing-time-zones-as-a-delivery-manager-great-agile-resources/ 6528535852b38a0011a56ab8 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 timezones-treasure Managing multiple Timezones as a DM and some Agile resources for YOU! full 3 44 in this episode, I wanted to be practical & continue the two-topics-per-podcast thing, so I talk about how as a DM the things I do to manage teams across MANY time zones, & then in the second part, some fantastic Agile resources just for you. Read the blog post


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]]> in this episode, I wanted to be practical & continue the two-topics-per-podcast thing, so I talk about how as a DM the things I do to manage teams across MANY time zones, & then in the second part, some fantastic Agile resources just for you. Read the blog post


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]]> <![CDATA[Ai bots for code, & how do I become a DM?]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:59:43 GMT 33:11 652020e0376dc200118c3243 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/ 652020e0376dc200118c3243 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ai-bots-for-code-how-do-i-become-a-dm full 3 43 In this episode I talk about two things.


a) How to become a DM - in 2023 you need a special set of skills to be a good DM. Someone recently asked me how they should get into the industry & I'd write a podcast about it. I talked about it more in this post here


b) Using Code Gen tools in your engineering teams. Something I see more & more in 23 is needing to wrangle engineering projects where the solution has often been written in part by Ai. What tools are out there, what problems will you face, & what will you need to do as a hands on Scrum Master.


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]]> In this episode I talk about two things.


a) How to become a DM - in 2023 you need a special set of skills to be a good DM. Someone recently asked me how they should get into the industry & I'd write a podcast about it. I talked about it more in this post here


b) Using Code Gen tools in your engineering teams. Something I see more & more in 23 is needing to wrangle engineering projects where the solution has often been written in part by Ai. What tools are out there, what problems will you face, & what will you need to do as a hands on Scrum Master.


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]]> Agile 101 Agile 101 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:33:49 GMT 26:01 650af4bfdb017f00107ef761 true https://shows.acast.com/deliverymanagerdaily/episodes/agile-101 650af4bfdb017f00107ef761 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 agile-101 What is Agile? Explained in a way your mum would understand. full 2 42 In this short 30 minute episode I'll explain what Agile is. No question, no messing, in a way your mum would understand. Off the back of talking to folk who still ask 'so what is Agile then' & listening to many people get it wrong, here's my authoritative explanation on what Agile is.Think I'm wrong? Let me know via X @mariodc, dont forget to subscribe, subscribe to my new Agile newsletter, and I'll talk to you very soon.

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]]> In this short 30 minute episode I'll explain what Agile is. No question, no messing, in a way your mum would understand. Off the back of talking to folk who still ask 'so what is Agile then' & listening to many people get it wrong, here's my authoritative explanation on what Agile is.Think I'm wrong? Let me know via X @mariodc, dont forget to subscribe, subscribe to my new Agile newsletter, and I'll talk to you very soon.

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]]> Using Ai as a Delivery Manager Using Ai as a Delivery Manager Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:54:37 GMT 23:56 64ee0a0745b5ac001163b666 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/ 64ee0a0745b5ac001163b666 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 using-ai-as-a-delivery-manager Why Ai could be coming for your job, or maybe not. full 2 41 In this episode I crack the nut open on using Ai as a Delivery Manager. Whether its for help with creating slide decks, writing Epics & User Stories or more complex stuff like Monte Carlo simulations. I've observed Ai being used more & more by engineers, and now I'm starting to see it with us DM's too! Good idea? Bad idea? Let's find out. Follow me on Twitter/X @mariodc for more AND PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to my newsletter where I offer lots of DM resources

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]]> In this episode I crack the nut open on using Ai as a Delivery Manager. Whether its for help with creating slide decks, writing Epics & User Stories or more complex stuff like Monte Carlo simulations. I've observed Ai being used more & more by engineers, and now I'm starting to see it with us DM's too! Good idea? Bad idea? Let's find out. Follow me on Twitter/X @mariodc for more AND PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to my newsletter where I offer lots of DM resources

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep 40 - T shaped & Fungible - the skills you should 'bolt on' as a DM in 2023]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 11:44:16 GMT 15:57 64982890e13a7f0012d4f8c7 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/what-consultants-need-to-learn-in-2023/ 64982890e13a7f0012d4f8c7 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep-40-t-shaped-fungible-the-skills-you-should-bolt-on-as-a-d Learn about expanding your personal proposition to the company you work for full 2 40 in this post I wanted to talk about some of the broader technical capability & understanding & concepts Delivery Managers in 2023 will need to consider, when they take on their respective projects. From cloud management & orchestration to sustainability, the days of pushing a Gantt chart around have gone. Read below my thoughts on what DM’s need to know about in 2023.

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]]> in this post I wanted to talk about some of the broader technical capability & understanding & concepts Delivery Managers in 2023 will need to consider, when they take on their respective projects. From cloud management & orchestration to sustainability, the days of pushing a Gantt chart around have gone. Read below my thoughts on what DM’s need to know about in 2023.

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]]> Why backlogs suck Why backlogs suck Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:27:06 GMT 19:26 6480e67fa9ca950011a37f82 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/backlogs-suck-but-they-dont-have-to/ 6480e67fa9ca950011a37f82 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 why-backlogs-suck full 2 39 An often-mystical beast of never-ending unorganised work that never shrinks. Everything in Agile is driven by a backlog of some description. We talk about ensuring PBIs are INVESTable, and DEEP, but I find myself in projects these days where the backlog is just a noose around the teams neck. Teams shy away from it. Its acknowledged but never spoken of. It’s used as an excuse – you know the one. It never shrinks, it’s never updated, and as time goes on its value decreases.


Spicy huh! Agile delivery guy critizing the backlog!


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]]> An often-mystical beast of never-ending unorganised work that never shrinks. Everything in Agile is driven by a backlog of some description. We talk about ensuring PBIs are INVESTable, and DEEP, but I find myself in projects these days where the backlog is just a noose around the teams neck. Teams shy away from it. Its acknowledged but never spoken of. It’s used as an excuse – you know the one. It never shrinks, it’s never updated, and as time goes on its value decreases.


Spicy huh! Agile delivery guy critizing the backlog!


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]]> Carbon Agile ADVERT Carbon Agile ADVERT Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:45:35 GMT 2:26 6478a1009ed7df00112c6bb0 false http://www.carbonagile.com 6478a1009ed7df00112c6bb0 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 carbon-agile-advert full An ad to my new short run series & blog special on Carbon sustainability in relation to project management - COMING SOON.

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]]> An ad to my new short run series & blog special on Carbon sustainability in relation to project management - COMING SOON.

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]]> <![CDATA[Building dependency maps & understanding how to cope with complex dependencies]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 11:37:33 GMT 32:30 643a8c7d817a6600100818cf false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/dependency-mapping-is-a-complex-thing/ 643a8c7d817a6600100818cf 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 building-dependency-maps-understanding-how-to-cope-with-comp full 2 37 In this episode I wanted to talk about how to manage dependencies, whether you should manage dependencies or should you break them, & also some the practical things I do. Visit https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/dependency-mapping-is-a-complex-thing/ for more.

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]]> In this episode I wanted to talk about how to manage dependencies, whether you should manage dependencies or should you break them, & also some the practical things I do. Visit https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/dependency-mapping-is-a-complex-thing/ for more.

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]]> Lean thinking in an Agile world Lean thinking in an Agile world Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:00:54 GMT 32:42 63ff50ca03be0f0011834d3e false http://www.mariosblog.co.uk 63ff50ca03be0f0011834d3e 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 lean-thinking-in-an-agile-world How to leverage Lean thinking to optimise your project. full 2 37 In this episode I talk about LEAN thinking in relation to Agile delivery. If you're a DM, working in a LEAN way, a true LEAN way can be problematic for teams as they get their heads around the focus on not gold-plating a solution. From back when the term was coined by John Krafcik to Toyota levering Just in Time manufacturing principles to increase efficiency on the factory floor, LEAN is a properley viable way to take Agile, put it on steroids & actually get your projects under budget & on time. I did it, so can you - listen to my experience on the podcast & dont get to Tweet me @mariodc if you like what you hear.

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]]> In this episode I talk about LEAN thinking in relation to Agile delivery. If you're a DM, working in a LEAN way, a true LEAN way can be problematic for teams as they get their heads around the focus on not gold-plating a solution. From back when the term was coined by John Krafcik to Toyota levering Just in Time manufacturing principles to increase efficiency on the factory floor, LEAN is a properley viable way to take Agile, put it on steroids & actually get your projects under budget & on time. I did it, so can you - listen to my experience on the podcast & dont get to Tweet me @mariodc if you like what you hear.

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]]> Being emotionally resilient - what I do Being emotionally resilient - what I do Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:31:13 GMT 26:13 63d80cf199f349001191009d true https://shows.acast.com/deliverymanagerdaily/episodes/being-emotionally-resilient-what-i-do 63d80cf199f349001191009d 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 being-emotionally-resilient-what-i-do Are you emotionally resilient? Or just emotional!? full 2 35 In this episode I wanted to talk about the things I do to galvanise myself & be emotionally resilient. There's too much pressure on employers I think to meet the need of every single worker & that brings issues. Instead, individuals should take full accountability for their own happiness? What do you think? It's part of being a good consultant right? I've talked before about being mindful of the shadows you cast & this is what I'm currently doing to stay resilient in my professional life. Don't forget to subscribe please & get in touch via @dm_daily or @mariodc on Twitter to join in the conversation.

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]]> In this episode I wanted to talk about the things I do to galvanise myself & be emotionally resilient. There's too much pressure on employers I think to meet the need of every single worker & that brings issues. Instead, individuals should take full accountability for their own happiness? What do you think? It's part of being a good consultant right? I've talked before about being mindful of the shadows you cast & this is what I'm currently doing to stay resilient in my professional life. Don't forget to subscribe please & get in touch via @dm_daily or @mariodc on Twitter to join in the conversation.

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]]> Ep 34 - ChatGPT - The future of AI Ep 34 - ChatGPT - The future of AI Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:25:50 GMT 19:14 63bfd21e98378d0011885ed0 false http://www.mariosblog.co.uk 63bfd21e98378d0011885ed0 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep-34-chatgpt-the-future-of-ai full 2 34 Although I've given up on keeping count of episodes, this one's a good one. I talk about ChatGPT, I think its amazing but has ramifications for ongoing commoditization of software engineering in particular. We were worried robots & AI would take over manual labour jobs first, but it's looking like it's coming for knowledge workers. Are we just on another AI hype-cycle? Are you a graduate software engineer using ChatGPT to write your code? Are you running a side-hustle using Chat GPT? Follow me @dm_dailiy or @mariodc to join the conversation, go to the blog & watch the YouTube channel also.

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]]> Although I've given up on keeping count of episodes, this one's a good one. I talk about ChatGPT, I think its amazing but has ramifications for ongoing commoditization of software engineering in particular. We were worried robots & AI would take over manual labour jobs first, but it's looking like it's coming for knowledge workers. Are we just on another AI hype-cycle? Are you a graduate software engineer using ChatGPT to write your code? Are you running a side-hustle using Chat GPT? Follow me @dm_dailiy or @mariodc to join the conversation, go to the blog & watch the YouTube channel also.

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]]> EP-32 Building a Community of practice EP-32 Building a Community of practice Sun, 18 Dec 2022 10:33:59 GMT 32:31 639eec97ee31ed001121f8b5 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/building-a-community-of-practice/ 639eec97ee31ed001121f8b5 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep-32-building-a-community-of-practice Building a community of practice in Tech full 2 32 In this episode I talk about what I'd do to build out a community of practice. If you work in tech, maybe your organisation wants to put teams of like minded people together, maybe to solve a problem or issue. I talk about the work involved I've found, building communities of practice. This episode has a YouTube version which you can find here PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE THE VIDEO as I start to build out my new channel. You can also read the notes from this episode here on my blog,

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]]> In this episode I talk about what I'd do to build out a community of practice. If you work in tech, maybe your organisation wants to put teams of like minded people together, maybe to solve a problem or issue. I talk about the work involved I've found, building communities of practice. This episode has a YouTube version which you can find here PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE THE VIDEO as I start to build out my new channel. You can also read the notes from this episode here on my blog,

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]]> Being a good consultant Being a good consultant Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:27:29 GMT 29:22 63876858176c9a0010e6eab3 true https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/being-a-good-consultant/ 63876858176c9a0010e6eab3 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 being-a-good-consultant how to be a good consultant, and what makes a bad one full 2 31 Each day I look at how I conduct, consume & traverse the world around me. Analysing the things I say, do, & how I choose to interact with people. I’m aware of the power of my words & actions & the impact that has on people. I do it with purpose, as I live my life. When I do make a mistake, it hurts, but I learn.

I’m happy about it all. I’ve worked hard to be who I am, & whilst its sometimes tough when I don’t get the love or adulation I would expect, in fact I’m occasionally met with aggression & people trying to take me down, I have learnt not to care as much about that. I choose to expose myself (not like that, I’m not that guy) & with that comes the criticism. 


Even writing about this I have little fear, it’s not for you, it’s for me. Its cathartic. If you can take something away from it, great. If not or you think I’m a self-serving self-promoting *******, no problem. Move along. I thrive on knowing I’m awesome at what I do, awesome at being a human being & that’s what I wanted to talk about today, being an awesome human being but also, being an awesome management consultant.


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]]> Each day I look at how I conduct, consume & traverse the world around me. Analysing the things I say, do, & how I choose to interact with people. I’m aware of the power of my words & actions & the impact that has on people. I do it with purpose, as I live my life. When I do make a mistake, it hurts, but I learn.

I’m happy about it all. I’ve worked hard to be who I am, & whilst its sometimes tough when I don’t get the love or adulation I would expect, in fact I’m occasionally met with aggression & people trying to take me down, I have learnt not to care as much about that. I choose to expose myself (not like that, I’m not that guy) & with that comes the criticism. 


Even writing about this I have little fear, it’s not for you, it’s for me. Its cathartic. If you can take something away from it, great. If not or you think I’m a self-serving self-promoting *******, no problem. Move along. I thrive on knowing I’m awesome at what I do, awesome at being a human being & that’s what I wanted to talk about today, being an awesome human being but also, being an awesome management consultant.


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]]> Ep 30 - Being happy at work Ep 30 - Being happy at work Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:27:16 GMT 19:22 635c02e4e3fc6300125a13af true https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/being-happy-at-work-why-its-difficult 635c02e4e3fc6300125a13af 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep-30-being-happy-at-work full 1 30 Have you ever asked yourself the question why you go to work? Like, sat down & just asked yourself what the *** you are doing? I have. I wanted to briefly talk about the journey I’ve been on over the last six months where I’ve very much nearly become part of the great resignation & what I learnt whilst going on that journey. Maybe some of this will resonate with you. If you’ve found yourself in a slump or thinking **** it, or even thinking you’re going to try & leverage the post COVID human-labour-market going ****** crazy, then this podcast is for you.


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]]> Have you ever asked yourself the question why you go to work? Like, sat down & just asked yourself what the *** you are doing? I have. I wanted to briefly talk about the journey I’ve been on over the last six months where I’ve very much nearly become part of the great resignation & what I learnt whilst going on that journey. Maybe some of this will resonate with you. If you’ve found yourself in a slump or thinking **** it, or even thinking you’re going to try & leverage the post COVID human-labour-market going ****** crazy, then this podcast is for you.


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]]> Ep 29 - Retrospectin the Retrospective Ep 29 - Retrospectin the Retrospective Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:24:10 GMT 20:42 635c022b3e31010011b631af false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/retrospecting-the-retrospective 635c022b3e31010011b631af 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep-29-retrospectin-the-retrospective Doing Retrospectives right full 1 29 Retrospectives -That one Agile event that’s meant to fix everything. Often however they are run by a tired scrum master or team lead at the end of an arduous sprint & more often than not, it’s a box ticking exercise. It’s meant to be an inspect & adapt event, but its more often a bun fight.


Teams & individuals jockey for position at the moaning table, often the loudest person in the room pontificates over what’s wrong in a statesmen like monologue whilst everyone rolls’ their eyes. Others state the obvious. Many point fingers & those responsible often have shoulders covered in Teflon. We’ve all been there.


In this episode I talk about making a retrospective fun, engaging, well facilitated & why you should think about more than just the sprint velocity! For more, go to https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/retrospecting-the-retrospective

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]]> Retrospectives -That one Agile event that’s meant to fix everything. Often however they are run by a tired scrum master or team lead at the end of an arduous sprint & more often than not, it’s a box ticking exercise. It’s meant to be an inspect & adapt event, but its more often a bun fight.


Teams & individuals jockey for position at the moaning table, often the loudest person in the room pontificates over what’s wrong in a statesmen like monologue whilst everyone rolls’ their eyes. Others state the obvious. Many point fingers & those responsible often have shoulders covered in Teflon. We’ve all been there.


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]]> Becoming a Delivery Manager Becoming a Delivery Manager Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:37:27 GMT 23:25 633d7a87c88e7d0012d18233 false https://shows.acast.com/deliverymanagerdaily/episodes/becoming-a-delivery-manager 633d7a87c88e7d0012d18233 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 becoming-a-delivery-manager Wanting to be a DM? - routes to follow, things to do full 1 28 If you're in a neighbouring discipline such as Business Analysis, you'll probably thought about becoming a DM to take your role to the next level. Maybe you're interviewing to be a DM or maybe you dont even know what a DM is. In this episode I talk about a few of these things, how to get into the space, what I see in interviews & what you can to do increase your chances of successful applications, but also the types of skills you'll need.

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]]> If you're in a neighbouring discipline such as Business Analysis, you'll probably thought about becoming a DM to take your role to the next level. Maybe you're interviewing to be a DM or maybe you dont even know what a DM is. In this episode I talk about a few of these things, how to get into the space, what I see in interviews & what you can to do increase your chances of successful applications, but also the types of skills you'll need.

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]]> Ep 27 - Doing the Disco Ep 27 - Doing the Disco Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:09:56 GMT 27:58 6333205440179e001274fc7e false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/why-you-should-run-a-discovery-phase-in-your-project/ 6333205440179e001274fc7e 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep-27-doing-the-disco Doing a disco right, what I learned from a recent one full 1 27 In this podcast, I talk about my recent experience on the discovery I did, which was predominantly remote. The disco phase is an important aspect of any project, allowing you to often validate your thinking to ensure the thing you're doing is the right thing. Read more on the blog, and get involved @dm_daily on Twitter, @mariodc

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]]> In this podcast, I talk about my recent experience on the discovery I did, which was predominantly remote. The disco phase is an important aspect of any project, allowing you to often validate your thinking to ensure the thing you're doing is the right thing. Read more on the blog, and get involved @dm_daily on Twitter, @mariodc

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]]> Ep26 - your 100 day plan Ep26 - your 100 day plan Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:32:19 GMT 14:58 63061a5457694e001193b839 false http://www.mariosblog.co.uk/100dayplan 63061a5457694e001193b839 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep26-your-100-day-plan full 1 26 You will often as you progress your career in delivery, be asked for a 3 month plan. Usually for a client, sometimes for a job interview, sometimes for the C-level exec. But that 100 day plan is your commitment to the next 90 days or so. Whenever I get stuck into anything, be it a project, a proposal or 'here's how shit is going to go down' there's a few things to think about. Read more at mariosblog

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]]> You will often as you progress your career in delivery, be asked for a 3 month plan. Usually for a client, sometimes for a job interview, sometimes for the C-level exec. But that 100 day plan is your commitment to the next 90 days or so. Whenever I get stuck into anything, be it a project, a proposal or 'here's how shit is going to go down' there's a few things to think about. Read more at mariosblog

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]]> What I do when I deliver What I do when I deliver Thu, 12 May 2022 08:07:03 GMT 21:13 627912821e75400019a3a89a false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 627912821e75400019a3a89a 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 what-i-do-when-i-deliver full 2 24 in this episode I'll be talking about what I do again & again when I deliver projects. These are things I've weaponised which get me results and I want to start drilling down into them a bit more.

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]]> in this episode I'll be talking about what I do again & again when I deliver projects. These are things I've weaponised which get me results and I want to start drilling down into them a bit more.

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]]> <![CDATA[Agile doesn't work, there's too many people on your project & hybrid work sucks]]> Thu, 12 May 2022 08:06:48 GMT 17:46 627906da7ad72a0013a6e562 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/agile-sucks-balls-hybrid-aint-working-youve-way-too-many-people-on-your-project/ 627906da7ad72a0013a6e562 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 agile-doesnt-work-theres-too-many-people-on-your-project-hyb full 2 23 I've reflected over the last three years to determine that no matter the framework, methodology or approach, it's always to try & tackle the real issues which are often left to just be...well...issues. There are often far too many people involved in a project, causing any mechanism you use for scale or communication to groan at the seams. Hybrid working just compounds this further. Let's tackle the problems, rather than adding something over the top to superficially 'improve' things. You can read my thoughts here https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/agile-sucks-balls-hybrid-aint-working-youve-way-too-many-people-on-your-project/



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]]> I've reflected over the last three years to determine that no matter the framework, methodology or approach, it's always to try & tackle the real issues which are often left to just be...well...issues. There are often far too many people involved in a project, causing any mechanism you use for scale or communication to groan at the seams. Hybrid working just compounds this further. Let's tackle the problems, rather than adding something over the top to superficially 'improve' things. You can read my thoughts here https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/agile-sucks-balls-hybrid-aint-working-youve-way-too-many-people-on-your-project/



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]]> Eight Steps to change your project Eight Steps to change your project Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:53:40 GMT 20:27 624d7f446a8b540013b5dce2 false https://shows.acast.com/deliverymanagerdaily/episodes/eight-steps-to-change-your-project 624d7f446a8b540013b5dce2 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 eight-steps-to-change-your-project full 2 23 In this episode, I talk about change. Most projects are complex, and often in need of occasional re-alignment. I find myself using Kotters 8 step model of change as a foundational pillar for all my project structures, and I talk about how I've implemented some of this, whether software or transformation, take a listen and tell me what you think. Join me on Twitter @dm_daily

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]]> In this episode, I talk about change. Most projects are complex, and often in need of occasional re-alignment. I find myself using Kotters 8 step model of change as a foundational pillar for all my project structures, and I talk about how I've implemented some of this, whether software or transformation, take a listen and tell me what you think. Join me on Twitter @dm_daily

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]]> Lets get ready to Scrumble Lets get ready to Scrumble Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:01:03 GMT 13:58 624c2f7f7c93650013525165 true https://www.mariosblog.co.uk 624c2f7f7c93650013525165 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 lets-get-ready-to-scrumble Underst full 2 22 In this episode I talk about the Scrumble. If you use Nexus, buried deep within the Scrum user guide & in Ken Schwabers blog post form 2015 which is an interesting read in it's own right, the Scrumble is a way of pausing delivery in your project, when things are going wrong. Is it just a retro? Does it truly handle problems in projects or is it just a holiday for the Scrum teams? Let's find out. As always, thanks for listening, join in the conversation on Twitter @dm_daily - thanks for listening

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]]> In this episode I talk about the Scrumble. If you use Nexus, buried deep within the Scrum user guide & in Ken Schwabers blog post form 2015 which is an interesting read in it's own right, the Scrumble is a way of pausing delivery in your project, when things are going wrong. Is it just a retro? Does it truly handle problems in projects or is it just a holiday for the Scrum teams? Let's find out. As always, thanks for listening, join in the conversation on Twitter @dm_daily - thanks for listening

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep21 - when you **** up, yeah even I'm not perfect.]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:32:57 GMT 16:04 621f8e29f49e250012306557 false https://shows.acast.com/deliverymanagerdaily/episodes/ep21-when-you-up-yeah-even-im-not-perfect 621f8e29f49e250012306557 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep21-when-you-up-yeah-even-im-not-perfect Discussions on when it all goes wrong. full 1 21 I think its important to reflect on when things don't go to plan. No ones perfect, especially not me. So when recently one of my projects went wrong (thankfully a rare occasion nowadays) I wanted to reflect. As always get me on Twitter @mariodc or @dm_daily or check out the blog mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> I think its important to reflect on when things don't go to plan. No ones perfect, especially not me. So when recently one of my projects went wrong (thankfully a rare occasion nowadays) I wanted to reflect. As always get me on Twitter @mariodc or @dm_daily or check out the blog mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> Ep20 - Being a DM and what the hell is even that? Ep20 - Being a DM and what the hell is even that? Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:31:18 GMT 17:43 621f8dc68e5b6600134d883d false https://shows.acast.com/deliverymanagerdaily/episodes/ep20-being-a-dm-and-what-the-hell-is-even-that 621f8dc68e5b6600134d883d 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep20-being-a-dm-and-what-the-hell-is-even-that full 1 20 In this episode, you'll learn about my life as a DM, as many people ask what I do & do you know what? I don't always know how to answer. Having recently spoken at Keele University about practical things to thing about around Agile, & realising how much Agile is at the heart of everything I do, I wanted to talk about it here. Get involved, @dm_daily on Twitter or visit mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> In this episode, you'll learn about my life as a DM, as many people ask what I do & do you know what? I don't always know how to answer. Having recently spoken at Keele University about practical things to thing about around Agile, & realising how much Agile is at the heart of everything I do, I wanted to talk about it here. Get involved, @dm_daily on Twitter or visit mariosblog.co.uk

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]]> Leveraging video in your day to day comms Leveraging video in your day to day comms Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:03:23 GMT 15:30 621618f8f2788300121e6ef7 false http://www.mariosblog.co.uk/leveraging-video 621618f8f2788300121e6ef7 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 leveraging-video-in-your-day-to-day-comms How to use video to make you a better communicator in a hybrid world. full 1 19 In this episode I wanted to talk about using video to make you a better communicator. How many times have you bashed out an email wishing you could recall it, or the sentiment was not right? How many times have you had to follow up with twenty emails to cover a nuance or detail in your project update? Do you find yourself saying the same thing, time & time again? Why not use video? In this episode I talk about how to do it and the practicalities of doing it.

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]]> In this episode I wanted to talk about using video to make you a better communicator. How many times have you bashed out an email wishing you could recall it, or the sentiment was not right? How many times have you had to follow up with twenty emails to cover a nuance or detail in your project update? Do you find yourself saying the same thing, time & time again? Why not use video? In this episode I talk about how to do it and the practicalities of doing it.

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]]> What makes a good Sprint review What makes a good Sprint review Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:00:29 GMT 11:04 62161863fc9c5b0012efc1a1 false http://www.mariosblog.co.uk 62161863fc9c5b0012efc1a1 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 what-makes-a-good-sprint-review Telling a story in your Sprint review full 1 18 In this episode I talk about what components you need to consider for a good quality Sprint review, from a communication perspective. The things to do, not to do, how to tell a good story & get to the point without ruining your demo with too much technical info.

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]]> In this episode I talk about what components you need to consider for a good quality Sprint review, from a communication perspective. The things to do, not to do, how to tell a good story & get to the point without ruining your demo with too much technical info.

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]]> Ep17 - Hybrid working, some of the problems. From an employee and employer perspective Ep17 - Hybrid working, some of the problems. From an employee and employer perspective Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:00:22 GMT 27:25 620268451074520012255513 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/hybrid-working-and-the-future-of-work-post-pandemic/ 620268451074520012255513 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep17-hybrid-working-some-of-the-problems-from-an-employee-an full 1 17 Listen to some of my thoughts about Hybrid working & what both employee's & employers need to consider. For more on this, visit my blog, mariosblog.co.uk or https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/hybrid-working-and-the-future-of-work-post-pandemic/

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]]> Listen to some of my thoughts about Hybrid working & what both employee's & employers need to consider. For more on this, visit my blog, mariosblog.co.uk or https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/hybrid-working-and-the-future-of-work-post-pandemic/

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]]> EP16 - Time Management EP16 - Time Management Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:32:37 GMT 23:15 61e88375954ce300123b1847 false https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/time-management-101/ 61e88375954ce300123b1847 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 ep16-time-management Hacking your time so you have, well, more time. full 1 16 In this episode learn about the tactics & things I do so to squeeze the absolute maximum out of each & every day.

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]]> In this episode learn about the tactics & things I do so to squeeze the absolute maximum out of each & every day.

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]]> Ep 15 - Being more human, when delivering projects in teams. Ep 15 - Being more human, when delivering projects in teams. Wed, 22 Dec 2021 22:15:14 GMT 37:53 mariodecristofano.podbean.com/3d570877-34ae-3b74-85e7-c81245f2fcd7 false https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com/e/ep-15-being-more-human-when-delivering-projects-in-teams/ 61e6817bef1b2d0012231feb 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 full 16 In this episode, I'm joined by Andy Tabberer from CoOp Digital, off the back of a recent talk he did about being human. What characteristics & traits compliment an Agile mindset? Now Hybrid working is here to stay, how can you keep teams on-track, lead by example, & set the standard for solid delivery? Andy talks us through his thoughts about what it means to be human, what 'soft' skills you may need & why they may not be as soft anymore.

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]]> In this episode, I'm joined by Andy Tabberer from CoOp Digital, off the back of a recent talk he did about being human. What characteristics & traits compliment an Agile mindset? Now Hybrid working is here to stay, how can you keep teams on-track, lead by example, & set the standard for solid delivery? Andy talks us through his thoughts about what it means to be human, what 'soft' skills you may need & why they may not be as soft anymore.

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]]> Ep 14 - The Agile Cube - a training aid for Agile. Ep 14 - The Agile Cube - a training aid for Agile. Thu, 25 Nov 2021 17:20:52 GMT 17:57 mariodecristofano.podbean.com/fcdaa3c2-045f-3698-a15a-ae7910d8a7d9 false https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com/e/ep-14-the-agile-cube-a-training-aid-for-agile/ 61e6817bef1b2d0012231fec 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 full 15 Listen about my work creating a training aid for Agile, why I created it & why I think it can help delivery teams new to Agile or who have forgotten the fundamentals. You can read & see about more at http://www.creativepixel.me.uk

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]]> Listen about my work creating a training aid for Agile, why I created it & why I think it can help delivery teams new to Agile or who have forgotten the fundamentals. You can read & see about more at http://www.creativepixel.me.uk

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]]> Episode 13 - Being a super awesome Delivery Manager in an Agile world Episode 13 - Being a super awesome Delivery Manager in an Agile world Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:05:01 GMT 18:56 mariodecristofano.podbean.com/4c5148e1-ab97-383a-bb4d-8072343110ba false https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com/e/episode-13-being-a-super-awesome-delivery-manager-in-an-agile-world/ 61e6817bef1b2d0012231fed 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 full 14 In this episode I wanted to go deep on my last post & the things which really will elevate you from being an average DM to more. It always has been about people. How good really are your people skills? Have a listen, take a look

 

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]]> In this episode I wanted to go deep on my last post & the things which really will elevate you from being an average DM to more. It always has been about people. How good really are your people skills? Have a listen, take a look

 

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 12 - Nexus Exam prep & fail version 1]]> Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:31:03 GMT 16:55 mariodecristofano.podbean.com/83b565cc-2f92-3e05-bfc5-c4c302303f86 false https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com/e/episode-12-nexus-exam-prep-fail-version-1/ 61e6817bef1b2d0012231fee 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 full 13 Having just come back mentally to Nexus after a couple of weeks off, listen to (or watch on YouTube) me bomb a practice Nexus SPS exam. Here you'll get to see & experience some of the questions and more-than-dodgy wording from some of these practice exams.

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]]> Having just come back mentally to Nexus after a couple of weeks off, listen to (or watch on YouTube) me bomb a practice Nexus SPS exam. Here you'll get to see & experience some of the questions and more-than-dodgy wording from some of these practice exams.

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]]> Episode 11 - Nexus - in depth Episode 11 - Nexus - in depth Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:17:05 GMT 23:36 mariodecristofano.podbean.com/f90840da-0933-38e0-9e73-6197a5695cbe false https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com/e/episode-11-nexus-in-depth/ 61e6817bef1b2d0012231fef 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 full 12 In this episode, I've started going through some practice exams & the result of that is reflected on this conversation, & I've updated the whiteboard. I touch on some actual exam questions & insights along with a practical example of how to implement Nexus Board here

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]]> In this episode, I've started going through some practice exams & the result of that is reflected on this conversation, & I've updated the whiteboard. I touch on some actual exam questions & insights along with a practical example of how to implement Nexus Board here

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]]> Episode 10 - Nexus, scaling Scrum Episode 10 - Nexus, scaling Scrum Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:58:15 GMT 20:46 mariodecristofano.podbean.com/29604589-f60b-3d0d-a5a3-b5241a80ab66 false https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com/e/episode-10-nexus-scaling-scrum/ 61e6817bef1b2d0012231ff0 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 full 11 A little 2-4 part segment on my foray into Nexus SPS certification. It'll help my team who I'm also keen to get them through it, & expand our capability BUT also as a little cheat sheet as I work my way through the material. I've been doing a bit of Nexus organically anyway as I scale some of my projects, I've found myself very much the NIT all by myself & doing the role without realising. Deck here

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]]> A little 2-4 part segment on my foray into Nexus SPS certification. It'll help my team who I'm also keen to get them through it, & expand our capability BUT also as a little cheat sheet as I work my way through the material. I've been doing a bit of Nexus organically anyway as I scale some of my projects, I've found myself very much the NIT all by myself & doing the role without realising. Deck here

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]]> Episode 9 - Hybrid working Episode 9 - Hybrid working Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:02:56 GMT 20:37 mariodecristofano.podbean.com/9ea0784e-57b7-306e-8ba5-fdccf11bf400 false https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com/e/episode-9-hybrid-working/ 61e6817bef1b2d0012231ff1 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 full 10 In this episode I talk to a former colleague & good buddy of mine, Iain Fisher. Iain works for a global consultancy firm & we talk about Hybrid working, COVID & some of the challenges both orgs & workforces will face in the new normal. Check his YouTube out https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEUoHVkj3RjVIEAX-QM5UQ

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]]> In this episode I talk to a former colleague & good buddy of mine, Iain Fisher. Iain works for a global consultancy firm & we talk about Hybrid working, COVID & some of the challenges both orgs & workforces will face in the new normal. Check his YouTube out https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEUoHVkj3RjVIEAX-QM5UQ

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]]> Episode 8.2 - What the hell is Devops Episode 8.2 - What the hell is Devops Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:22:43 GMT 13:21 mariodecristofano.podbean.com/98ed1b50-ce8e-3b2c-90c3-3af0401f1aa0 false https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com/e/episode-82-what-the-hell-is-devops/ 61e6817bef1b2d0012231ff2 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/whiteboard_episide8ish_devops.png]]> full 9 If you need to talk about Devops but your not a total nerd, here's a simple explanation your mum would understand. You can download the whiteboard > https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/whiteboard_episide8ish_devops.png

 

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]]> If you need to talk about Devops but your not a total nerd, here's a simple explanation your mum would understand. You can download the whiteboard > https://www.mariosblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/whiteboard_episide8ish_devops.png

 

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]]> Episode 8 - Your character as a DM Episode 8 - Your character as a DM Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:43:55 GMT 26:49 mariodecristofano.podbean.com/70da5840-ee71-328e-b220-ac67477dcb67 false https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com/e/episode-8-your-character-as-a-dm/ 61e6817bef1b2d0012231ff3 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 full 8 in this episode learn about the types of character skills you'll need to be an effective DM & also how I self review & check myself, amping up the good characteristics & dialling back the bad ones.

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]]> in this episode learn about the types of character skills you'll need to be an effective DM & also how I self review & check myself, amping up the good characteristics & dialling back the bad ones.

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]]> Episode 7 - The Shadows you cast Episode 7 - The Shadows you cast Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:20:40 GMT 16:28 mariodecristofano.podbean.com/9b494518-d1f4-32f0-8f22-713fc12ea28a false https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com/e/episode-7-the-shadows-you-cast/ 61e6817bef1b2d0012231ff4 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 full 7 Being mindful of the shadows you cast on others is a skill I've only just learnt over the last few years. You can have a massive impact on people both positively or negatively & in this episode we talk about that. The tl;dr, dont be a c**k

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]]> Being mindful of the shadows you cast on others is a skill I've only just learnt over the last few years. You can have a massive impact on people both positively or negatively & in this episode we talk about that. The tl;dr, dont be a c**k

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]]> Episode 6 - Agile, its a thing, its not a thing. Its err... Episode 6 - Agile, its a thing, its not a thing. Its err... Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:17:47 GMT 19:08 mariodecristofano.podbean.com/5ceabfa0-9bd5-3851-ac13-e056e410f254 false https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com/e/episode-6-agile-its-a-thing-its-not-a-thing-its-err/ 61e6817bef1b2d0012231ff5 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 full 6 In this episode I just wanted to touch on a common theme throughout my podcast series in Agile not being the thing you think it is. For me, Agile is common sense, a buffet of tactics & tools I can pick from to introduce slowly into a clients organisation. I don't 'ram it in'. No one likes that.

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]]> In this episode I just wanted to touch on a common theme throughout my podcast series in Agile not being the thing you think it is. For me, Agile is common sense, a buffet of tactics & tools I can pick from to introduce slowly into a clients organisation. I don't 'ram it in'. No one likes that.

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]]> Episode 4 - Sh*t Meetings - a couple of practical things you can do Episode 4 - Sh*t Meetings - a couple of practical things you can do Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:35:17 GMT 18:14 mariodecristofano.podbean.com/11cb2ef5-c95f-3083-8af2-534909f8a2dc false https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com/e/episode-4-sht-meetings-a-couple-of-practical-things-you-can-do/ 61e6817bef1b2d0012231ff6 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 full 5 As a Delivery Manager, I think you should be an exemplar of time management & organisation. In this short episode,  discuss two practical things I do to help manage not only my time, but to run an effective meeting also.

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]]> As a Delivery Manager, I think you should be an exemplar of time management & organisation. In this short episode,  discuss two practical things I do to help manage not only my time, but to run an effective meeting also.

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]]> Episode 3 - A real life real world scenario Episode 3 - A real life real world scenario Fri, 28 May 2021 08:47:57 GMT 20:32 mariodecristofano.podbean.com/c46fa6d6-d277-3827-88ff-c56b7f9cef82 false https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com/e/episode-3-a-real-life-real-world-scenario/ 61e6817bef1b2d0012231ff7 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 full 4 In this episode I talk about a real world example and how I position myself at the start of the project & what I do in the first month to ensure my project runs smoothly.

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]]> In this episode I talk about a real world example and how I position myself at the start of the project & what I do in the first month to ensure my project runs smoothly.

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]]> Episode 2 - Your Delivery Manifesto Episode 2 - Your Delivery Manifesto Wed, 26 May 2021 14:27:06 GMT 12:03 mariodecristofano.podbean.com/1bf48d99-8e0a-3055-9f5d-37d3f7f1a825 false https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com/e/episode-2-your-delivery-manifesto/ 61e6817bef1b2d0012231ff8 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 full 3 You have to set your stall out early, & with commitment. I talk about the things I often got wrong early in my career, procrastinating on the important stuff, & how to be better with people. Don't forget to watch YouTube for more

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]]> You have to set your stall out early, & with commitment. I talk about the things I often got wrong early in my career, procrastinating on the important stuff, & how to be better with people. Don't forget to watch YouTube for more

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]]> Episode 1 - About me, Episode 1 - About me, Wed, 26 May 2021 14:25:29 GMT 6:46 mariodecristofano.podbean.com/7a2a2198-df59-39cb-ad1e-89c600c41549 false https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com/e/episode-1-about-me-1622039129/ 61e6817bef1b2d0012231ff9 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 full 2 In this episode, I wanted to run through who I am, what I do, a little background and if you're watching on YouTube, you'll see a bit more content too. here

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]]> In this episode, I wanted to run through who I am, what I do, a little background and if you're watching on YouTube, you'll see a bit more content too. here

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]]> About the Delivery Manager daily podcast About the Delivery Manager daily podcast Wed, 26 May 2021 14:16:22 GMT 1:25 mariodecristofano.podbean.com/b8941158-9ecf-340b-82c2-fc498328a1b5 false https://mariodecristofano.podbean.com/e/about-the-delivery-manager-daily-podcast/ 61e6817bef1b2d0012231ffa 61e68176d9ce8600127032d4 full 1 Explaining what this podcast is all about. What will ultimately be each day, but most likely weekly to start with, a podcast to talk about delivery management strategy, tactics, Agile practice & delivery of technical projects in the real world. Each week we'll aim to have on speakers & guests, and if you'd like to be involved message me on Twitter @mariodc

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]]> Explaining what this podcast is all about. What will ultimately be each day, but most likely weekly to start with, a podcast to talk about delivery management strategy, tactics, Agile practice & delivery of technical projects in the real world. Each week we'll aim to have on speakers & guests, and if you'd like to be involved message me on Twitter @mariodc

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