The Random Show | Evolution of Project Management, AI in Bidding, Niche Specialization, and Future Mega Projects

In this episode we have a Random Show. The Challenge Challenges in Planning and Schedule Management: Introduction and focus of the podcast. Contracts and Winning Business: Different approaches to winning business, costs associated with bidding, and the impact of generative AI on the bidding process. Project Insurance: The basis of project insurance, focusing on balance sheets rather than project performance. Specialization in Project Management: The value of specializing in certain areas of project management for higher compensation and the different roles within project management (technical, non-technical, managing technical risk, managing commercial risk, and managing operational risk). Innovative Projects and Technologies: Discussion on fusion reactors, advanced manufacturing, and the construction of chip manufacturing facilities. Global Infrastructure Projects: Including the significance of large-scale infrastructure projects like Neom in Saudi Arabia and the strategic importance of domestic chip manufacturing and internet infrastructure. Future Inspirational Projects: Exploration of projects that could revolutionize humanity or significantly impact the future, such as space exploration and advanced city planning. Internet Infrastructure: The logistics and challenges of laying undersea internet cables and the strategic importance of controlling internet nodes within countries. Career Opportunities: The abundance of exciting project opportunities in various sectors, including space, technology, and global infrastructure development. Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn newsletter. ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline Specialized in empowering construction planners and schedulers worldwide, we offer rich content, advice, and tools to launch and boost your career in planning and scheduling. No degree? Transitioning? Seasoned expert? We're your resource. Forget about expensive certifications and out-of-date degrees. Access the future of planning with us. About Micah Micah, an Intel project leader and Google alumnus, champions next-gen planning and scheduling in Construction. Co-founder of Google's Computer Vision in Construction Team, he's saved projects millions via tech advancements. He writes two construction planning and scheduling newsletters and mentors the next generation of construction planners. He holds a M.Sc in Project Management, Saint Mary's University. About Greg Greg, an Astrophysicist turned project guru, managed £100M+ defense programs at BAE Systems (UK) and advised on international strategy. Now CEO at ⁠⁠Nodes and Links⁠⁠, he's revolutionizing projects with pioneering AI controls. He has analyzed thousands of construction projects. Experience groundbreaking strategies with Greg’s expertise. Topics We Cover change management, communication, construction planning, construction, construction scheduling, creating teams, critical path method, cpm, culture, KPI, microsoft project, milestone tracking, oracle, p6, project planning, planning, planning engineer, pmp, portfolio management, predictability, presenting, primavera p6, project acceleration, project budgeting, project controls, project management, project planning, program management, resource allocation, risk management, schedule acceleration, scheduling, scope management, task sequencing.