In this episode of Project Chatter, hosts Dale and Val welcome Vincent Massicano, CEO of Adopt It, to discuss the intersection of change management and technology. Vincent shares his unique background, which includes a PhD in physics and extensive experience in change management, emphasizing the importance of human-centered leadership in navigating organizational change. The conversation delves into the challenges of technology adoption, the role of AI in change management, and the necessity of understanding the human side of projects. Vincent argues that while technology can enhance efficiency, the core of successful change management lies in empathy and effective communication.

As the discussion unfolds, Vincent highlights the significance of identifying key influencers within organizations to facilitate change. He also addresses the complexities of human behavior in project management, suggesting that understanding individual differences and fostering a culture of trust can lead to more successful outcomes. The episode concludes with reflections on the evolving landscape of change management, emphasizing the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for practitioners in this field.

Takeaways

• Change management is fundamentally about the people side of projects.
• Technology is driving change, but it also creates challenges in adoption.
• Identifying key influencers within organizations can facilitate smoother change processes.
• Empathy and effective communication are crucial for successful change management.
• AI has the potential to revolutionize change management practices.

Dale flies solo (briefly!) to close out 2025 and welcomes first-time podcast guest Becky Holliday - a project manager turned health coach. Becky shares how redundancy in October 2023 became the catalyst for a career pivot, and why she now helps busy professionals (especially women) build sustainable health habits. Val drops in mid-episode and the conversation expands into discipline vs motivation, managing workload pressure, eating well without weekend meal-prep marathons, and why small wins beat heroic last-minute sprints.

In this episode, you’ll learn

• Why Becky left project management and what she brought with her into health coaching

• How to start improving health when you “don’t have time”

• Why trying to change everything on Monday usually backfires

• A simple way to reduce stress and decision fatigue: the “3-item to-do list”

• Practical approaches to healthier eating that don’t require your Sunday afternoon

• How movement can support mental resilience when work pressure spikes

  Discipline vs motivation—and why habit size matters

  The role of identity, purpose, and values (and a thoughtful detour into spirituality)

In this episode, Dale Foong discusses the fascinating world of reality capture with expert Derek Lawrence. They explore Derek's journey into the field, the various applications of reality capture in project management, and the integration of AI in this technology. The conversation also delves into the barriers to adoption, real-world use cases, and the future of reality capture, including its potential in creating digital twins. Derek emphasizes the importance of understanding existing structures and the value of capturing accurate data for decision-making in construction and beyond.

Takeaways

• Reality capture is a digital copy of what is for decision making.
• Derek Lawrence transitioned from traditional engineering to reality capture due to frustrations with conventional methods.
• Laser scanning technology is becoming more accessible and easier to use.
• Reality capture can integrate with cost modeling and project management.
• There are significant barriers to the adoption of reality capture in the industry.
• Real-world applications of reality capture include construction monitoring and historical preservation.
• AI is enhancing reality capture capabilities, making it easier to create 3D models.
• The future of reality capture includes potential uses in various industries beyond construction.
• Derek encourages a fail-fast approach to testing new technologies.
• Digital twins require accurate data, and reality capture can help achieve that.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Reality Capture

05:42 Derek's Journey into Reality Capture

11:59 Understanding Reality Capture

18:52 Integrating Reality Capture with Project Management

22:43 Barriers to Adoption of Reality Capture

30:47 Real-World Applications of Reality Capture

42:46 The Future of Reality Capture and AI

57:39 Final Thoughts on Digital Twins and Reality Capture

Links

• The Furze Underground Complex - https://youtu.be/QKTnx6F-XMo?si=oSfyOTvXwfkv2-gj
• Ian Jenkins talking about Gaussian Splats in the Meta Quest 3 - https://youtu.be/s6ZYbBsbAas?si=NVVz7mHMckj9p5-J
• Derek's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@twindltd
• Derek's LinkedIn page - www.linkedin.com/in/twindlderek