S10E212: Building a Project Control-Friendly Culture with Rod Whiting

About this episode

Dale Foong interviews Rod Whiting about building a project control-friendly culture and the importance of project controls in organizational success.

In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Dale engages with Rod Whiting, a seasoned expert in project controls, who shares his extensive journey in the field since 1983. Rod discusses the evolution of project controls, emphasizing the importance of a project control-friendly culture within organizations. He highlights how understanding and valuing project controls can significantly impact project success, illustrating his points with anecdotes from his career. Rod also addresses the challenges of demonstrating the value of project controls to stakeholders, offering practical strategies to communicate its importance effectively. As the conversation progresses, Rod delves into the human aspects of project management, including stakeholder management and team dynamics. He shares insights on building relationships within teams, the significance of effective communication, and the role of technology in enhancing project controls. The discussion culminates in reflections on the highs and lows of Rod's career, emphasizing the importance of kindness and compassion in the workplace, and the need for a supportive culture that fosters collaboration and success in project delivery…

People in this episode

Host: Dale Foong

Guest: Rod Whiting

Topics covered

• project controls
• organizational culture
• stakeholder management
• team dynamics
• effective communication
• technology in project management

Keywords

• project management
• project success
• communication strategies
• team relationships
• kindness in the workplace

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Organizations: Project Chatter

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