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Beyond The Plan

Hosted by Ali Farhoodi · business · EN-AU

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About this Podcast:

If you work in major infrastructure projects - whether in government or the private sector - then this series is for you. Host, Ali Farhoodi, is joined by seasoned project managers who share their insights on successful project management strategies, and behind the scenes stories on projects like Sydney Metro, Sydney Light Rail and the Lane Cove Tunnel. Ali is the Director of EDSICO Management, a boutique, independent, Australian-owned consultancy that provides a range of services to Australian Government agencies and the private sector across all aspects of Project Management and Project Services.

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27%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Beyond The Plan about?

If you work in major infrastructure projects - whether in government or the private sector - then this series is for you. Host, Ali Farhoodi, is joined by seasoned project managers who share their insights on successful project management strategies, and behind the scenes stories on projects like Sydney Metro, Sydney Light Rail and the Lane Cove Tunnel.

Who hosts Beyond The Plan?

Beyond The Plan is hosted by Ali Farhoodi. The show has published 16 episodes to date.

What has Beyond The Plan covered recently?

Recent episodes include "You Can Predict Delivery Failure Before It Happens | Ep. 16" (7 September 2026, 57 minutes), "How Collaborative Working Saves Projects | Project Management | Ep. 15" (14 July 2026, 79 minutes), and "Your Project Didn't Fail. Your Governance Did. | Ep. 14" (23 June 2026, 52 minutes).

How often does Beyond The Plan publish?

Beyond The Plan publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 65 minutes across 16 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Beyond The Plan?

Booking probability for Beyond The Plan is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond The Plan requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond The Plan's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Beyond The Plan?

The strongest fits for Beyond The Plan are Other Civil Engineering. Beyond The Plan has a business audience.

About the host

Ali Farhoodi hosts Beyond The Plan, a business podcast with 16 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #16

    You Can Predict Delivery Failure Before It Happens | Ep. 16

    Sep 7, 202657 minS1

    From concept to delivery, we bring proven expertise to advance your project. Let's start the conversation: https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/ ----- In Part 1, governance specialist Isabelle Gray-Garraway broke down what...

  • Beyond The Plan

    How Collaborative Working Saves Projects | Project Management | Ep. 15

    Jul 14, 20261h 19mS0

    <p><b>From concept to delivery, we bring proven expertise to advance your project. Let's start the conversation: </b><b>https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/</b></p><p><b><br/></b><br/></p><p><b>-----</b></p><p><b>What if...

  • Episode #14

    Your Project Didn't Fail. Your Governance Did. | Ep. 14

    Jun 23, 202652 minS1

    <p><b>From concept to delivery, we bring proven expertise to advance your project. Let's start the conversation: </b><b>https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/</b></p><p><b><br/><br/></b><br/></p><p><b>-----</b></p><p><b>In...

  • Episode #14

    Your Project Didn't Fail. Your Governance Did. | Ep. 14

    Jun 23, 202652 minS1

    From concept to delivery, we bring proven expertise to advance your project. Let's start the conversation: https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/ ----- In this episode, we're joined by Isabelle Gray-Garraway, a governance...

  • Episode #13

    The Human Skills That Make or Break a Project Manager | Ep. 13

    May 19, 20261h 24mS1

    <p><b>From concept to delivery, we bring proven expertise to advance your project. Let's start the conversation: https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>-----</b></p><p><b>In this episode, we're...

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  • Episode #12

    You're Using Planners WRONG (And It's Killing Your Projects) | Ep. 12

    Apr 14, 20261h 25mS1

    <p><b>From concept to delivery, we bring proven expertise to advance your project. Let’s start the conversation:</b><b> </b><b>https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/</b><b>...

  • Episode #11

    80% of Expert Leaders Fail in Complex Projects. Here’s Why | Ep. 11

    Mar 3, 20261h 9mS1

    <p><b>From concept to delivery, we bring proven expertise to advance your project. Let’s start the conversation:</b><b> </b><b>https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/</b><b>...

  • Episode #10

    Why Projects Keep Solving the Wrong Problems | Ep. 10

    Feb 3, 20261h 7mS1

    <p><b>Need help with managing your next big infrastructure project? Get in touch with our team:</b></p><p><b>https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/</b><b> </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>-----</b></p><p><b>In this episode, we’re...

  • Episode #9

    How Small Businesses Win Major Contracts (Even Against Big Corporations) | Ep. 09

    Jan 12, 20261h 19mS1

    <p><b>Need help with managing your next big infrastructure project? Get in touch with our team:</b></p><p><b>https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/</b><b> </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>-----</b></p><p><b>In this episode, we’re...

  • Episode #8

    How To Make AI Actually Work Inside Your Organisation | Ep. 08

    Dec 2, 20251h 20mS1

    <p><b>Need help with managing your next big infrastructure project? Get in touch with our team: </b><b>https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/</b><b> </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>-----</b></p><p><b>In this episode, we’re joined...

  • Episode #7

    The TRUTH About PMOs in 2026 | Ep. 07

    Nov 11, 20251h 5mS1

    <p><b>Need help with managing your next big infrastructure project? Get in touch with our team:</b></p><p><b>https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/</b><b> </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>-----</b></p><p><b>In this episode, we’re...

  • Episode #6

    Why Mega Projects Fail (And How Collaborative Contracting Fixes Them) | Ep. 6

    Oct 14, 20251h 12mS1

    <p><b>Need help with managing your next big infrastructure project? Get in touch with our team:</b></p><p><b>https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/</b><b> </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>-----</b></p><p><b>In this episode, we’re...

  • Episode #5

    The TRUTH About Project Management in Capital Projects (2025) | Ep. 05

    Sep 8, 202559 minS1

    <p><b>Need help with managing your next big infrastructure project? Get in touch with our team:</b></p><p><b>https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/</b><b> </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>-----</b></p><p><b>In this episode, we’re...

  • Episode #3

    25 Years of Infrastructure Procurement Advice in 45 Minutes | Ep. 03

    Jul 16, 202558 minS1

    <p><b>Need help with managing your next big infrastructure project? Get in touch with our team:</b></p><p><b>https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/</b><b> </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>-----</b></p><p><b>In this episode, we’re...

  • Episode #2

    Avoiding Billion-Dollar Mistakes: Lessons from TfNSW’s Director of Contract Management | Ep. 02

    Jun 16, 202554 minS1

    <p><b>Need help with managing your next big infrastructure project? Get in touch with our team:</b></p><p><b>https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/</b><b> </b></p><p><b>-----</b></p><p><b>Welcome to ‘Beyond the Plan’. In...

  • Episode #1

    5 Critical Lessons from Delivering Australia’s Biggest Infrastructure Projects | Ep. 01

    May 14, 202544 minS1

    <p><b>Need help with managing your next big infrastructure project? Get in touch with our team: </b><b>https://edsico.com.au/contact-us/</b><b> </b></p><p><b>-----</b></p><p><b>In this episode, Ali Farhoodi sits down...

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