Your must have project management templates in 2024 Part 1

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Delivering PPP, leadership and management training. Maurice has significant international PPP global PPP experience. He was the global commercial director for Crown Agents, technical lead of the Complex Procurement Group at PA Consulting and undertook business change at PwC.

Maurice's proudest achievement: Seeing students successfully pass professional exams and improve their project, procurement and management skills.

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Laurie Bowman is a trainer and mentor with Synchrony Projects, he is passionate about sustainable project planning, risk management and control. With over 3 decades of experience in helping organizations navigate complex projects, Laurie's focus is on supporting individuals and organizations to uplift their capability so they can deliver successful and sustainable projects

Laurie's professional achievements: 

• Registered Professional Engineer (Environmental Engineering)  
• Chair of Engineers Australia’s Ethics Working Group
• Accredited trainer for APMG and AACE International

Laurie's proudest achievement is raising his son, Zac.

Richard is responsible for developing and delivering the Agile Business Consortium's portfolio of products that advance business agility. The Consortium's products help organisations respond more effectively to the complex and volatile world in which we operate. As the professional body for business agility, the Consortium's products help individuals grow their competence in the application of agile principles. Richard has spent his career working in the advanced technology sector, in a mix of commercial and product management roles in the communications, defence, finance, and transportation sectors.

Richard's proudest achievement includes being a passionate ecologist, technologist, and practical problem solver. He has designed and built two houses with strong ecological credentials.

Robert’s thirty-year career has included roles as a developer, database administrator, project manager, change manager, and sales enablement. He has earned PMP and Agile certifications. He is currently a solopreneur, formulating and proposing what should combat VUCA and succeed software-centric hybrid methodologies. Robert has published in Q4 2023 version of BA Digest. 

Robert's proudest achievements include executing a people-centric methodology with his teams, embedding simple tools for improved teamwork discipline, and imitating the performing arts to guide empathy in teamwork. In addition, he is eagerly anticipating his upcoming proudest achievement late this year, which will be the publication of his new book.

At HMRC (since Nov 2021), I have led and delivered complex projects (budget £10M), ensuring successful implementation while adhering to regulations. I have fostered a collaborative environment through open communication, knowledge sharing, and feedback workshops. I have also managed vital stakeholder relationships for projects like the Windsor Framework and Northern Ireland protocol. 

Sarah's proudest achievement: I'm particularly proud of achieving two milestones recently. First, I landed my first management position within the civil service, demonstrating my leadership skills and commitment to growth within the organisation. Second, I launched my podcast, showcasing my passion for neurodiversity in the corporate space and a willingness to step outside my comfort zone. Both accomplishments came after feeling stagnant in my previous roles. Taking the initiative to pursue these opportunities opened doors and gave me a sense of accomplishment and validation.