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Navigating Major Programmes

Riccardo Cosentino
Infrastructure
Public-Private Partnerships
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Project Management
Women In Leadership
Canada
Nuclear Energy
Paddington Square
Project Controls
Public Art Programme
Infrastructure Sector
Energy Transition
Infrastructure Finance
Policy Development
Dispute Resolution
Major Projects
CANDU Technology
Disruption and Innovation
Finance

Have you ever wondered why 80 percent of major programmes are late and over budget? Are you skeptical about the pace of adoption of technology in the infrastructure industry? Is your leadership as a major programme professional different from leadership of other professions? Welcome to the Navigating Major Programmes podcast, the elevated conversation dedicated to the world of infrastructure and m... more

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Latest Episodes

What actually goes into major project budgeting at the government level—and what does it mean to take a calculated risk with public dollars? In this episode, Riccardo and Peter Weltman explore how public infrastructure decisions get made behind the s... more

How do you build an intentional and rewarding career while still allowing life and shifting roles to take their course? Jennifer Quinn is no stranger to route adjustments on her career path. Her willingness to adjust, accept, and constantly learn has... more

What’s going on off-mic for the Navigating Major Programmes podcast team? Riccardo kicks off Season 4 with a behind-the-scenes conversation with Mikaila (writing and marketing) and Mary (podcast production). The three experts from across the communic... more

In Season 3, Navigating Major Programmes expanded the podcast’s primary goal—to go beyond the tools and frameworks of program delivery into the humanity behind it—with amazing results. In this wrap-up episode, Riccardo reviews the past year, celebrat... more

How do you break a massive system down into manageable parts—and make sure it all still works together in the end? Much of this responsibility falls to the systems engineer, a vital if underdiscussed position in the major programme ecosystem. In this... more

What correlations can we uncover when we extend construction and infrastructure concepts beyond the industry? Exploring high-stress railway builds to supply chain and project management parallels with fashion design, this episode of Navigating Major ... more

How can the infrastructure industry encourage more open discussions between diverse sectors? In the final Uncharted Conversations episode of the year, Riccardo, Shormila, and David come together to look back at 2025 and ahead at what’s to come, refle... more

Where does project control exist in the hierarchy of major programme management? This important role is far more than just financial reporting, providing oversight, or raising all the red flags—it's serves as the critical support function that enable... more

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Recent Guests

Jared Theriault
Systems Engineer at Atkins Realis
Atkins Realis
Episode: Systems Engineering: From Contract Requirements to Project Realization with Jared Theriault
Mohammed Saad
Chemical engineer and project management expert
AtkinsRéalis Canada
Episode: The Risk, Cost, and Advisory Roles of the Project Control Manager with Mohammed “Moody” Saad
Damian Joy
Civil engineer with over 40 years of experience in project management across several countries
EY
Episode: The Promise and Imperfections of Canada’s Infrastructure Industry with Damian Joy
Teresa Gonzales Rico
Service Design Lead at AtkinsRéalis, focused on innovation in infrastructure.
AtkinsRéalis
Episode: Innovating for Infrastructure from the Ground Up with Teresa Gonzalez Rico
Annie Ropar
Chief Financial Officer at the National Wealth Fund
National Wealth Fund
Episode: Self-Improvement and Strategic Leadership in Infrastructure with Annie Ropar
Andrew Antinucci
Principal at CPCS with over 10 years in infrastructure and transit, specializing in public-private partnerships.
CPCS
Episode: Stewards of the Public Good: Defining Project Sponsorship with Andrew Antinucci and Carol Deveney
Carol Deveney
Practice lead for project sponsorship governance and assurance at CPCS; author of 'How to Sponsor Projects.'
CPCS
Episode: Stewards of the Public Good: Defining Project Sponsorship with Andrew Antinucci and Carol Deveney
Lisa Mitchell
President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships
Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships
Episode: Systems Change: Building the Skills to Lead in Public-Private Partnerships with Lisa Mitchell
Tim Murphy
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic Affairs Officer for Aecon Group, previously involved in law and politics in Canada
Aecon Group
Episode: Canada’s Future as an Innovator in Major Projects with Tim Murphy

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Riccardo Cosentino
Host with over 20 years of experience in major program management and infrastructure leadership roles.

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The Long Game: Finance, Policy, and Leadership in Infrastructure with Sara Alvarado
Q: How did you make the decision to start in finance as an immigrant?
When I hit difficult times, I think about those moments during civil war.
The Long Game: Finance, Policy, and Leadership in Infrastructure with Sara Alvarado
Q: How did you end up in infrastructure?
It was pure coincidence because there was a company called Ogden Energy...
The Long Game: Finance, Policy, and Leadership in Infrastructure with Sara Alvarado
Q: What personally made you want to go to Europe?
I like building and I like looking at things that are new, that are opening roads.
Stewards of the Public Good: Defining Project Sponsorship with Andrew Antinucci and Carol Deveney
Q: Is the role of the project sponsor well-defined in Canada?
We are still learning. The goal is to embrace it more with an eye to develop sponsorship capacity.
Stewards of the Public Good: Defining Project Sponsorship with Andrew Antinucci and Carol Deveney
Q: What responsibilities does the project sponsor have as well as looking after the benefit?
The project sponsor also has accountability for corporate governance, assurance accountability for costs and schedules while ensuring benefits are realized.

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The content explores the challenges and intricacies associated with major program management in the infrastructure sector. Core discussions revolve around the frequent issues of projects running late and over budget, along with the slow pace of technological adoption within the industry. The conversations cover a variety of essential topics, including program design and delivery, governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Notable aspects include a focus on fostering open dialogues about controversial issues and emphasizing the importance of leadership tailored to the complexities of infrastructure projects. Listeners are likely to find insights that challenge established misconceptions and provoke thoughtful discussions in the... more

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1. Jared Theriault
2. Mohammed Saad
3. Damian Joy
4. Teresa Gonzales Rico
5. Annie Ropar
6. Andrew Antinucci
7. Carol Deveney
8. Lisa Mitchell

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