Project Management
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The Department of Education’s Digital Leap: A Pragmatic Agile Journey
The Department of Education embarked on an ambitious project to modernize its ageing student management system, aiming to improve efficiency,…
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A structured Program Recovery approach
In today’s fast-paced project environments, programs can sometimes fall into critical situations, resulting in budget overruns, missed deadlines, or unmet…
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Winning Hearts and Minds: A Strategic Approach to Stakeholder Management
Okay, imagine you’re leading a project with a complex web of stakeholders – clients, executives, team members, even government agencies.…
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Project Triage: Diagnosing and Prioritising Problems for Effective Recovery
Imagine you’re an emergency room doctor faced with a rush of patients after a major incident. You need to quickly…
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Keeping Your Eyes on the Prize: Aligning Project Recovery with Strategic Vision
Alright, imagine you’re leading a team on a cross-country road trip. You’ve got a detailed map, a reliable vehicle, and…
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Stepping Up Your Game: Transitioning and Transforming Your Project Team
We’ve all been there. You’re leading a project, juggling deadlines, managing resources, and striving to meet those ambitious goals. But…
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Delegation and Empowerment: Sharing the Load in Project Recovery
Okay, let’s talk about a crucial skill for any Program Recovery Manager: delegation. You might be thinking, “Hang on, I’m…
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Navigating the Project Maze: Key Elements for Success
Project management is a multifaceted discipline, demanding a delicate balance of planning, execution, and control. To navigate the complexities and deliver…
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Leading Through Crisis: A Case Study in Agile Adaptability
(A scenario for a leadership development seminar) The Challenge: “MediCorp,” a large Australian healthcare provider, is undertaking an ambitious project…
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The Client Whisperer: Why Listening is Your Secret Weapon in Project Recovery
Imagine you’re a detective called to solve a baffling mystery. Would you barge in, guns blazing, and start making assumptions?…
Rod Hutchings
My background includes leading high-performing teams, such as managing a team of 30+ Program and Project Managers at IBM and Kyndryl to deliver some of the largest ICT transformation programs in the Southern Hemisphere. My leadership approach emphasises mentorship and empowerment, fostering environments where individuals and teams consistently exceed expectations.
