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

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June 5, 202639 min

Ep 85: Deadlines & Detours

This week on Delivery Manager Daily, I'm joined by Matthew Barrington-Packer — product, delivery and transformation leader, creator of the VOLTS Method, author of Just Fcking Ship It, and host of Deadlines & Detours.Matthew works with teams who are stuck in the fog of delivery: too many meetings, too little decision-making, too much theatre, and not enough shipping. In this conversation, we get into what it really takes to move work from vague intent to visible progress, why good ideas often die in polite rooms, and how the VOLTS Method helps teams turn stuck work into shipped outcomes.We also discuss Matthew’s book, Just Fcking Ship It*, the thinking behind Deadlines & Detours, and the human reality of delivery, change, product leadership and transformation work when plans meet pressure.Find Matthew here: VOLTS Method: https://voltsmethod.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-barrington-packer/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadlinesandDetours Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voltsmethod/ Podcast: Deadlines & Detours on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.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.

December 12, 202521 min

PROCESS OVER OUTCOMES - no that's not right is it.

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 processWhen process becomes a cage, not an enablerHow Delivery Managers should think about flow over frameworksPractical ways to tune process based on team size, maturity and riskRed flags that you’ve slipped too far into chaos or bureaucracyHow to experiment with process instead of enforcing itHow to build a culture where process serves delivery, not the other way aroundIf 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/mariodecristofanoTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/mariodecrista (if you want alternatives, tell me)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariodecristofanoWebsite / Blog: https://mariosblog.co.ukThe Delivery Manager Daily Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5k8f9ZyH3JxJ0Kg (placeholder — add your Spotify link)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.

November 20, 202535 min

Commercial Acumen & Commercial delivery of a project.

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 — fastIf 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: 🔗 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.

October 31, 202530 min

AI in your delivery teams.

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: 🔗 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.

October 24, 202517 min

Episode 81:- Talking about Jira again,

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 📸 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.

October 10, 202515 min

Emotional Resiliency Part 2

🎙️ Episode: Emotional Resilience & The Myth of the Unbreakable LeaderIn 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 10, 202527 min

Ep79 Your emotional & Moral Contract. do you break it?

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 youHow to cope with the knob heads at work — and why sometimes, walking away is the smartest leadership move you can makeAnd how to truly understand yourself — your reactions, your triggers, and your energyThis one’s part therapy, part leadership masterclass, and entirely honest.Follow Mario for more insights, reflections, and delivery-leadership moments: 🔗 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter/X 📸 InstagramFollow 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.

October 10, 202522 min

Cybersecurity - It's an Issue

🎙️ 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 softwareThe recent hack at JLR and what it means for the wider cybersecurity landscapeWhy 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 leadershipFollow Mario De’Cristofano for more thoughts and updates: 🔗 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter/X 📸 InstagramFollow 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.

May 23, 202528 min

Ep77:- Vibing hard, vibing good

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 leadsHow to strike a balance between flow state creativity and delivery disciplineWhen vibe coding boosts innovation—and when it just burns timeReal-world scenarios and leadership frameworks to keep projects on trackThis 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 #TechPodcastFollow 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.

May 16, 202520 min

Ep76 - Vibe Coding - my journey so far & plnnr.co.uk

🎙️ Vibe Coding: Empowering Delivery Managers in the AI EraIn 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 CodingThe rise and significance of AI tools in software developmentPractical applications and benefits for Delivery ManagersChallenges and considerations in adopting Vibe CodingResources to get started with Vibe Coding toolsResources Mentioned:Replit: https://replit.comLovable: https://lovable.soV0: https://v0.devPlnnr (http://www.plnnr.co.uk)My GIT repo: (https://github.com/creativepixel)Chat GPT Ethics course for work https://www.udemy.com/course/chatgpt-complete-chatgpt-course-for-work-2023-ethically-chat-gpt/?couponCode=ST15MT20425G3 Ai for beginners https://www.udemy.com/course/generative-ai-for-beginners-b/ LLM Guide, mastering large models & agents https://www.udemy.com/course/llm-engineering-master-ai-and-large-language-models/  The complete Ai guide https://www.udemy.com/course/complete-ai-guide/ Connect with Mario DeCristofano:Website: mariosblog.co.ukTwitter/X: @mariodcInstagram: @mariodcLinkedIn: Mario DeCristofanoYouTube: Delivery Manager DailyTelegram: Delivery Manager Daily ChannelSubscribe to The Delivery Manager Daily:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jhTwJOEZOjAytXBRz47NUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/mx/podcast/the-delivery-manager-daily/id1569664867Acast: https://shows.acast.com/deliverymanagerdailyFollow 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.