The Auditor's View: Early Project Warning Signs

<p>Ever get that sinking feeling that your project is heading off the rails, but you can&#39;t quite put your finger on why?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we sit down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewoleniuk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Matthew Oleniuk</strong></a>, former Federal Chief Audit Executive who oversaw billions in government projects. Matthew had a unique vantage point—he wasn&#39;t just managing projects, he was auditing them. This gave him an insider&#39;s view of what really separates successful initiatives from expensive disasters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this conversation, we explore:</strong></p><ul><li>Why project challenges are surprisingly universal across public and private sectors</li><li>The three critical early warning signs every PM should watch for: disengaged stakeholders, vague status updates, and exhausted teams</li><li>How the auditor&#39;s perspective reveals patterns that project managers miss when they&#39;re too close to the action</li><li>Practical strategies for nonprofits and public service organizations with limited resources</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you&#39;re managing a small team initiative or overseeing complex capital projects, Matthew&#39;s insights could save your next project—and your sanity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perfect for:</strong> Project managers, nonprofit directors, public sector leaders, and anyone who&#39;s ever wondered &quot;how did we miss the warning signs?&quot;</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 <strong>Subscribe to The Everyday PM Podcast</strong> for real-world project management insights that actually work.</p><p>Find Matthew at<strong> </strong><a href="https://theriskinsider.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>https://theriskinsider.com/</strong></a><strong></strong></p>