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"I had the opportunity to work with Jim on a complex project to develop enterprise Portfolio and Project Management capabilities for the organisation across both IT and Construction projects.
Jim was highly professional in the engagement, rapidly gaining credibility and rapport with the executives as well as stakeholders from all levels of the organisation. Jim demonstrated in-depth knowledge and expertise in project, program and portfolio management methodologies, and was quick to identify the organisation's requirements and produce customised solutions that addressed business needs whilst maintaining focus on best practices.
Jim is a highly effective change manager who involves the right people and focuses on ensuring long term sustainable change.
I would happily work with Jim again and recommend him to others."
Manager, Project Management Office
"I had the pleasure of working with Jim in establishing our Project Management Centre of Excellence. Jim worked extensively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation in an open manner, gaining genuine buy in which made a big difference in ensuring the sustainability of the organisational outcomes. Jim demonstrated a high degree of knowledge and expertise, listening to and understanding the perspectives of others in developing solutions to the challenges involved.
Through his open and collaborative style Jim has consistently provided us with objective advice, and contributed tremendously through his knowledge and guidance to the execution of some of out critical projects of the last eight years; ranging from data quality to business improvement.
Jim is extremely professional and enthusiastic about his work which is infectious. I would certainly recommend him for any consulting work required."
Enterprise Performance Manager
“I worked with Jim in his professional capacity developing a
Project Management System for our Engineering Services Department. Jim was
tasked with integrating it into the broader organisation’s system.
Jim’s project management knowledge and expertise
was exceptional. He was able to customise and tailor standards and match them
to the unique needs of our organisation. I came to trust and rely on Jim’s
professional experience and advice, even after he left his previous employer
and joined Cognizant.
Jim used his ability to establish rapport to
develop a level of professional credibility with myself and other senior
management staff. This enabled him to influence change in the organisation much
quicker than would have been the case otherwise. These changes have become
embedded in the organisation’s structure and have now become ‘business as
usual’.
I have no hesitation in recommending Jim and
look forward to further opportunities to work with him again in the future.”
Engineering Services Manager
"Jim
has been an insightful mentor as I have developed in the Project Management
arena and a privilege to have worked with. His vast experience beyond the
scope of project management has given me a new understanding of managing change
and utilising business analysis skills to recognise areas of focus.
Our
working relationship is frank and honest and I have no qualms about approaching
Jim for advice and guidance on any obstacles that I come across – project
management related or not. His focus is not just on what’s required for
the job at hand but also on challenging my own development and ensuring that
what I have learnt is relevant for any future changes that come my way. I
look forward to working with Jim again in the future."
Service Delivery Manager
"Jim has great enthusiasm for his work and is a fantastic team player. He has an expert project, program and portfolio knowledge base, which he constantly leverages to the benefit of our business. Over the years Jim has constantly sought to learn more about the ways our business works, which has helped him grow us professionally.
He is also a great mentor, taking care to give people working with him the opportunity to learn from him, also encouraging others to do their own research and learning. He is very supportive and I have learned a lot from him at all our interactions, as have the 30+ certified Project Managers in our organisation assessed by Jim. On both a personal and professional level Jim is a great individual."
Senior Project Manager
"Jim and I first worked together in mid 2005. At that time, Jim was already an experienced Project & Program Manager, an advisor and mentor to many – from individuals to large corporate PMOs.
Jim is accustomed to working with executive teams in designing and implementing a portfolio management framework where his ability to strike the perfect balance between “best practice” and “best practice for each customer” shines most.
Jim also serves as a great consultant to executives and senior management. Jim is experienced in designing and implementing effective strategic decision making processes and his ability to secure buy-in from stakeholders coupled with advice borne from hands on experience in managing projects, programs and portfolios makes Jim a valuable resource for successful delivery.
Jim's background in solid Business Analysis that grew in to project then program management together with his active involvement in standards bodies is testimony to a grass-roots professional development in to project, program and portfolio management. This grass-roots background together with his unique experience is what sets Jim apart from the norm.
Jim has a wealth of practical real-life scenarios and case studies from a variety of industries and corporations both local and international.
It is with pleasure and with all confidence that I make this recommendation."
Technology Manager of a major Government organisation employing over 100,000 people.
"Jim and I have been business partners and friends for over seven years, and in that time we have come to know each other very well. While Jim has consistently impressed me with his experience and expertise in all areas of project management, perhaps it is the rare find of his professionalism in working with a range of stakeholders in complex environments that really shines.
His ability to listen, understand the perspectives of others and gain genuine buy–in has many times made the difference between success and failure. I am always confident in introducing Jim to my clients that he will “look after them” – to manage the project in an efficient and effective manner, and to act in the best interests of the project and the client at all times. Given the complicated environments in which we often work, this is testament to Jim’s ability to cut through the complexity and determine the most appropriate course of action, communicated in a simple and palatable manner.
Jim is always a pleasure to work with, and I look forward to our next joint venture."
Director, international import/export business.
“Jim and I worked together over a period of several months in a complex project replacing an organisation’s core application. Jim’s role was Managing BA, in which he displayed not just extensive BA expertise, but considerable skill in negotiating the stakeholder environment.
From a managerial perspective Jim:
- Successfully engaged and managed a team of BAs.
- Was ultimately responsible for the success/failure of the application requirements.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and effective stakeholder engagement in a difficult environment.
Jim was an effective Manager who added considerable value to the overall project well beyond that of a Managing Business Analyst. His expertise in all things project was evident for all to see, and he was a tremendous asset to the project. I look forward to working with Jim again!”
Lead Business Analyst.
“Jim and I worked together for three years on projects delivering implementations of project management software. Jim was the Project Manager and Subject Matter Expert, with myself leading the engagement from a Relationship Management perspective.
In often challenging client environments Jim displayed a remarkable ability to blend all aspects required for a successful implementation into a cohesive whole. This was largely achieved through Jim’s background and skills in Project Management, Business Analysis and Organisational Change. Having such a wide ranging skill set in one resource made Jim a tremendous asset, as he could (and frequently did) catch balls dropped from the client’s end.
Above all Jim delivered successful projects with the intended benefits realised. I look forward to working with him again.”
Business Development Manager.
“Jim is both knowledgeable and passionate about Business Analysis, which is inspiring to colleagues and clients alike. The BA Practice at is both solid and enormously promising under guidance from Jim.”
Senior Business Analyst.
"Jim was very personable and approachable. He brought great personal experience and suggestions to assist in engaging and conducting stakeholder workshops."
Project Manager.
"Many thanks again, especially to you personally for being a great mentor who was always available and easily approachable, who is very well experienced and who managed the whole mentoring and assessment process very professionally and effectively."
Continuous Improvement Manager.
"One word for Jim - superb!"
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