Navigating Major Programmes
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 major programme management. Join Riccardo Cosentino, a Major Programmes Senior Executive with over 20 years experience, along with the industry’s thought leaders as they delve into your disconcerting questions on programme design, delivery, governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, along with the most controversial subjects facing infrastructure professionals today. As misconceptions are dismantled, industry standards questioned and fresh ideas are shared, you’ll walk away with new perspective.
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- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 68
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Fueled by Passion: Create a Career Path That Facilitates Ongoing Growth with Salima Rawji
It can be easy to forget just how much seemingly unrelated skills and wisdom can inform the work we want to do. Impostor syndrome so often steps in, leaving us doubting our expertise because it doesn…
Primed for Disruption: Construction’s Internet 1.0 Moment with Patric Hellermann and Shub Bhattacharya
What if the construction industry is on the brink of a transformation as significant as the rise of the internet? With construction representing a massive portion of global GDP and a growing demand f…
Fostering Innovation Through Collaboration on Alliance Contracts with Jane Ogilvie
In this Master Builders episode of Navigating Major Programmes, hosts Riccardo Cosentino and Shormila Chatterjee challenge the mindset around alliance contracts with Jane Ogilvie, the Alliance Direct…
Embracing AI to Transform Risk Management in Construction with Luigi La Corte
Host Riccardo Cosentino sits down with Luigi La Corte, CEO and Co-Founder of Provision, a Toronto-based AI construction technology company. Luigi recounts his journey from working alongside his fathe…
The Human Side of Major Projects with Melissa Di Marco | Master Builders
In this episode of Navigating Major Programmes, Riccardo Cosentino and co-host Shormila Chatterjee sit down with Melissa DeMarco, a seasoned construction and infrastructure leader with a PhD in const…
Breaking The Bottleneck with Ali Mafi | S3 EP3
Riccardo Cosentino welcomes Ali Mafi, an industry veteran whose career spans construction, automotive, and consultancy. Ali shares his journey from site engineer at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4 to l…
Building Value for Society with Chantal Sorel | Master Builders | S3 EP2
In this Master Builders episode of Navigating Major Programmes, Riccardo Cosentino and co-host Shormila Chatterjee sit down with previous colleague and friend Chantal Sorel, a seasoned leader whose 3…
Embracing Innovation and Elevating Major Programmes in 2025 and Beyond | S3 EP1
Welcome back to Navigating Major Programmes and welcome to season 3 of our podcast! In this episode of Navigating Major Programmes, Riccardo Cosentino launches the third season by reflecting on the p…
Here’s What I’ve Learned About Our Industry So Far with Riccardo Cosentino | S2 EP23
In this episode of Navigating Major Programmes, Riccardo Cosentino wraps up season two by revisiting the key themes and groundbreaking insights that defined the season. From the transformative power …
Late and Over Budget: Alan Mosca on How AI is Transforming Risk Management |S2 EP22
In this episode of Navigating Major Programmes, Riccardo Cosentino sits down with Alan Mosca, CTO and Co-Founder of nPlan, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and project managemen…
Judy Wilson’s Legacy: Leadership and Legacy with Marianne Smith | Master Builder Series | S2 EP21
In this special Master Builders episode of Navigating Major Programmes, Riccardo Cosentino and co-host Shormila Chatterjee are joined by Marianne Smith, a distinguished partner at Blakes National Inf…
The Importance of Thought Leadership with Mikaila Kukurudza | S2 EP20
In this episode of Navigating Major Programmes, Riccardo Cosentino sits down with Mikaila Kukurudza to explore the significance of thought leadership—and some of the biggest mistakes professionals ma…
Strategic Connections: Annie Goodchild’s Blueprint for Stakeholder Success | S2 EP19
In this episode of Navigating Major Programmes, Riccardo Cosentino sits down with Annie Goodchild, a passionate advocate for inclusivity in major projects. As a trans, non-binary professional in the …
P3s, Projects, and People: Marni Dicker’s Blueprint for Success in Infrastructure | Master Builder Series | S2 EP18
In this episode of Mastering Major Projects, Riccardo Cosentino and co-host Shormila Chatterjee sit down with Marni Dicker, a dynamic and bilingual senior executive recognized as one of Canada’s Top …
Revolutionizing Infrastructure: Unlocking AI’s Untapped Potential with Dev Amratia| S2 EP17
In this episode of Navigating Major Programmes, Riccardo Cosentino dives into an engaging conversation with AI visionary Dev Amratia, uncovering how AI is revolutionizing the infrastructure industry.…
From Banking to Building with Vickie Turnbull | Master Builders Series | S2 EP16
In this episode of Navigating Major Programmes, Riccardo Cosentino sits down with Vickie Turnbull, a trailblazer in infrastructure finance with over 35 years of experience in the banking industry. Vi…
Complex Projects: A New Approach | The Science of Complexity | S2 EP15
Host Riccardo Cosentino explores untapped knowledge in project management, drawing from his Oxford insights. This episode of Navigating Major Programmes delves into integrating social sciences and co…
The AI Revolution in Major Programmes with David Porter | S2 EP14
In this episode of Navigating Major Programmes, Riccardo Cosentino chats with fellow Oxford MMPM alumnus David Porter about the game-changing potential of artificial intelligence in construction and …
Concept to Concrete: Digital Twins in Major Programmes | S2 EP13
Welcome to a special collaboration episode of the Navigating Major Programmes podcast featuring Henry Fenby-Taylor from the Digital Twin Fan Club. Joining them is Associate Professor Jenn MacArthur f…
I Duped Oxford With Riccardo Cosentino | S2 EP12
Welcome to a very unique episode of Navigating Major Programmes, in which Riccardo Cosentino shares his biggest insecurities and how overcoming them kickstarted the turning point of his career in maj…