The P3M Playbook Podcast

The P3M Playbook Podcast brings together experts in the field of programme and portfolio management to discuss the complexities of running effective programmes of work. Our company, Verto, is a P3M software provider and, having worked almost extensively with UK public sector organisations since 2008, we can talk with experience on best practices to embrace and pitfalls to avoid within programme delivery.

The P3M Playbook Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Laura, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Laura hosts The P3M Playbook Podcast, a business show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  Episode 12: Vix Watson on running LGR in reality - Planning through uncertainty in Local Government

  May 14, 202639 minS1

  <p>Our episode focuses on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), which many councils are currently navigating or preparing for. <br/><br/>For those less familiar, LGR is about reshaping how local authorities are structured and how services are delivered || often under significant time pressure and with evolving direction from central government. <br/><br/>Joined by Vix Watson, Senior Business Analyst at Warwickshire County Council, who is closely involved in setting up and planning their LGR programme, host, Laura Watts, speaks to Vix about this work and the fact that it's still unfolding and there are still decisions to be made, including th...

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  Episode #11

  Episode 11: Cristina Niculescu on People-First Leadership in Delivery and Change

  Jan 23, 202653 minS1

  <p>Summary: </p><p>In this episode of the PPM Playbook podcast, host Laura Watts chats to Christina Nicolescu, an experienced IT consultant and programme delivery specialist, to explore the complexities of running effective programs and portfolios. </p><p>They discuss the importance of aligning people, processes, and technology in project management, the role of PMOs in driving transformation, and the necessity of real-time data visibility for leaders. Christina emphasises the significance of data quality, cultural shifts in digital transformation, and the need for continuous training and empowerment of delivery teams. The conversation also highlights the evolving role of PMOs fr...

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  Episode #10

  Episode 10: Simon Sharp review of his first year as Verto's CEO

  Jan 2, 202648 minS1

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Simon to reflect on his first year in role and explore how leadership, technology, and delivery are evolving across the public sector.<br/><br/>Simon shares how his perspective on Verto’s purpose, people, and impact has developed over the past year, alongside honest reflections on what it really takes to lead in the public-sector tech space. We discuss the changing role of P3M support, how platforms like Verto can enable transformation at scale, and what separates organisations that thrive through change from those that struggle.<br/><br/>The conversation also ex...

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  Episode #10

  Episode 10: Simon Sharp review of his first year as Verto's CEO

  Dec 28, 202548 minS1

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Simon to reflect on his first year in role and explore how leadership, technology, and delivery are evolving across the public sector.<br/><br/>Simon shares how his perspective on Verto’s purpose, people, and impact has developed over the past year, alongside honest reflections on what it really takes to lead in the public-sector tech space. We discuss the changing role of P3M support, how platforms like Verto can enable transformation at scale, and what separates organisations that thrive through change from those that struggle.<br/><br/>The conversation also ex...

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  Episode #9

  Episode 9: AI meets PMO live from DigiGov 2025

  Nov 13, 202532 minS1

  <p>At DigiGov 2025, Verto’s Chief Product Officer, Ross Mardell, delivered a standing-room-only talk on the role of AI in supporting portfolio, programme and project management across the UK public sector. The demand was so high that many people couldn’t even get into the session.</p><p>Watch the live session, recorded from the stage at the event. </p>

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