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Olivia Russell
Owner/CEO Exquis Executive Management Solutions at Exquis Executive Management Solutions
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Olivia Mitchell Russell MA|PMP: Empowering Growth through Strategic Expertise
Olivia Mitchell Russell is a visionary leader with over 18 years of experience driving operational excellence and sustainable growth for organizations. As the Principal Owner and Founder of Exquis Executive Management, she leverages her expertise in strategic project management, honed across diverse industries, to create tailored solutions that optimize operations, enhance efficiencies, and maximize profitability.
Olivia’s unique blend of skills, stemming from her background in education and project management, allows her to seamlessly navigate complex challenges and craft sophisticated experiences. She is a PMO Tools & Integration Expert, specializing in providing tailored project management solutions for organizations of all sizes. Her expertise extends to Lean Portfolio Management and organizational brand development, where she leverages her expertise in luxury event planning and design through Exquis Events Management LLC.
Olivia’s mission is to empower organizations to achieve their full potential. She does this by:
● Leading strategic consulting services focused on brand strategy, revenue generation, and elevating organizational impact.
● Developing comprehensive strategic plans and managing key projects to ensure alignment with client goals and objectives.
● Fostering an inclusive work environment by implementing policies and practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Olivia’s accomplishments are a testament to her results-driven leadership:
● Securing substantial grant funding, driving social and economic impact.
● Leading large teams and complex projects, while navigating government
relations with expertise.
● Increasing program participation and optimizing processes for project
success.
Not all project decisions should be made at once—some need to be gated. The Gate Decision model, introduced by Dr. Robert G. Cooper, provides a structured way to evaluate a project’s viability at critical stages. By breaking the project into defined phases and requiring formal approval to proceed, this approach ensures that risks are effectively managed, resources are allocated wisely, and strategic alignment is maintained.
For project professionals, mastering the phase-gate process means driving higher success rates, reducing costly overruns, and keeping stakeholders aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
Learn how to make smarter decisions at every project stage: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/blog/successful-project-manager-v-making-the-most-out-of-phase-gate-process/?utm_source=membership&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=gate+decision_11nov2025
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Aoife McLoughlin 5 months ago
New MemberSenior Communications Officer at Technological University of the Shannon,11 Nov 2025 at 09:25 amI am a senior communications professional with 15 years of experience across strategic communications, PR, print and broadcast journalism, and digital media management. I am interested in learning more about Project Management so I can utilise this new skillset to embark on a number of exciting projects.
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Aulia Qudsi
Community Development Manager at IPM,11 Nov 2025 at 01:34 pmHi Aoife, welcome to the community! Your experience in strategic communications and digital media will bring a unique lens to project management – it’s a great skill set for leading creative and cross-functional projects.
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Paul Taylor 5 months ago
New MemberManagement Consultant at TryDown,11 Nov 2025 at 08:46 amI am a senior advisor, Chair and Non-Executive Director with over 35 years of cross-sector experience in financial services, technology, education, and the third sector. I have led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, technology migrations, and operating model overhauls across blue-chip firms, scale-ups, and social enterprises. I also serve as a board member and strategic advisor to fintech, education and wellbeing-focused organisations, contributing to governance, commercial direction, and digital innovation. A published author, speaker and Open University Associate Lecturer in Technology Management
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Community Development Manager at IPM,11 Nov 2025 at 01:33 pmHi Paul, delighted to have you here. You’ve been such a generous contributor to IPM through your articles and speaking sessions, and it’s great that members can now connect with you in this space as well. Your cross-sector perspective will be invaluable in our forum discussions.
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Alexis Roberts 5 months ago
New MemberProject Manager at Buyapowa,10 Nov 2025 at 11:06 amI am an onboarding PM working for Saas business. I am an onboarding PM working for Saas business.. I am an onboarding PM working for Saas business. I am an onboarding PM working for Saas business.. I am an onboarding PM working for Saas business.
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Praise Ogundipe 5 months ago
New MemberProject Engineer at PM Group,10 Nov 2025 at 10:36 amI am a new Project Engineer who has graduated recently with a Bachelors (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering. I am curious to learn about the wide array of project management skills to further my career progressions and accelerate my growth in the field.
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Community Development Manager at IPM,10 Nov 2025 at 01:09 pmHi Praise, lovely to meet you, and congratulations on your new role! It’s such an exciting time to start building your project management foundations – and this community is a great space to connect, ask questions, and keep learning along the way.
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Irene Milton 5 months ago
New MemberProgram Manager at Eventbrite,10 Nov 2025 at 10:34 amHello all- I’m Irene Milton, a Program Manager in Operational Excellence on the Customer side of Eventbrite. I’m passionate about all things organization and process improvement. With my energy and drive to streamline how we work, I’ve built a reputation as someone who brings focus, clarity, and momentum to any team I join. 🙌
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Community Development Manager at IPM,10 Nov 2025 at 01:05 pmHi Irene, welcome to the community! I love your energy for streamlining work and driving clarity – it’s such an important skill set in programme management. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts in the community.
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In project and team environments, the way you frame goals can shape focus, collaboration, and even culture. That’s why methods like SMART, FAST, and CLEAR go beyond personal development to being tools for strategic leadership.
- SMART goals provide structure to a vision and are ideal for individuals or teams that need clarity and measurable benchmarks.
- FAST goals are ideal for fast-paced, evolving environments where agility, alignment, and swift decision-making are essential.
- CLEAR goals emphasise shared understanding, thus, perfect for collaborative teams where cohesion and buy-in matter just as much as outcomes.
Each method reflects a distinct approach to thinking about progress: structured, accelerated, or simplified. The key is knowing which one fits your team’s needs, stage, and pace.
Gain insights on how to support your team better during execution:…
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Nathan Sproat 5 months ago
New MemberR&D Engineer at Nano,10 Nov 2025 at 07:48 amHi, I’m Nathan, a test and R&D Engineer that has worked across sectors such as Oil&Gas, industrial tooling and compressed air. I am naturally moving into the PM space and have started the Diploma course.
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Viktoria Tyshchenko 5 months ago
New MemberIT Project Manager & Business Analyst at NDA,09 Nov 2025 at 07:59 pmA lifelong learner who thrives on challenges! As a Project Manager and Business Analyst, I love building bridges between people, data, and technology to create solutions that make an impact. Always eager to explore new trends in digital transformation.
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Hussaini Adamu Hussaini 5 months ago
New MemberManaging Director at Hussad Food And Beverages,08 Nov 2025 at 08:40 pmHello i am Hussain a seasoned business manager with records of monitoring projects to achivements all over different industries. my experties lies in managing resources in other to maintain shareholders satisfaction, i can not wait to embark on collaborative individuals within this dynamic community.
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