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Paul Taylor
Management Consultant at TryDown
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Paul Taylor is a consultant with over 36 years of experience implementing change across financial services, oil and gas, charity, and professional sectors. Author of several books on financial services, technology, contracting, and change management. He has also served as Chair and NED for various enterprises and mentors individuals on career development. Furthermore, Paul is an Associate Lecturer at the Open University STEM School, teaching Technology Management.
Working smarter, not harder, is the key to achieving maximum efficiency and success in all aspects of your work. Start implementing these strategies today and watch your productivity soar. Learn about Leadership styles and how to identify your own by reading our article: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/blog/leadership-styles/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=work+smarter_11dec2025
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Amy Walsh 4 months ago
New MemberBusiness & Technology Consulting Analyst at Accenture,10 Dec 2025 at 11:30 amHi IPM community. I’m Amy and I’m a business and technology analyst at Accenture. My current role is a PMO role and I’m hoping to get my Prince 2 Foundation Certification.
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Blanca Fernandez
Digital Transformation Project Manager at Educate.ie,10 Dec 2025 at 11:34 amHi Amy, welcome to the IPM Community! Great to have you here. Your experience as a business and technology analyst – and your current work in a PMO role – will add great perspective. Best of luck with your PRINCE2 Foundation journey! Looking forward to learning with you.
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For project managers, the ability to navigate competing interests, align stakeholders, and find common ground is what distinguishes successful leaders.
Start by reading our article “Successful Project Manager VIII: The Art of Negotiation“ to gain more insight into negotiation: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/blog/successful-project-manager-viii-the-art-of-negotiation/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=five+steps+negotiation_10dec2025
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Bilal Ejaz 4 months ago
New MemberProject Manager at Design Confidence,10 Dec 2025 at 09:20 amStrategic Project Manager with a strong engineering foundation and cross-industry experience spanning Fire Life Safety, Software Development, Health & Safety, Maritime, and Digital Transformation. I excel at managing projects, aligning stakeholders, and translating business needs into structured, executable plans. Known for disciplined delivery, analytical problem-solving, and a value-driven mindset, I bring a balanced blend of technical insight, business acumen, and PMO rigor to drive measurable project and organizational impact. I am currently serving as a Project Manager for one of GCC prestigious giga projects, Qiddiya Fire and Life Safety Custodian Services. Available for new assignments where I can add value.
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Digital Transformation Project Manager at Educate.ie,10 Dec 2025 at 11:37 amWelcome to the IPM Community Bilal! Great to have you here. Your blend of engineering expertise, cross-industry project management, and PMO discipline – especially your work on major GCC giga projects – brings tremendous value to the group. Looking forward to your insights and contributions!
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Polyanne Aguiar Nolan 4 months ago
New MemberSenior GIS Officer at Rainforest Alliance,10 Dec 2025 at 08:23 amI am Polyanne Aguiar Nolan, a Senior GIS Officer at Rainforest Alliance with extensive experience in steering complex projects to successful completion. Over the course of my career, I have led initiatives that integrate geospatial technologies into conservation and sustainability programs, ensuring effective resource management and measurable impact. My expertise lies in project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and optimizing processes to deliver results across diverse teams and environments. I am eager to collaborate on innovative ventures within this dynamic community, with a particular interest in Project Management Offices (PMO) and advancing geospatial applications.
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Digital Transformation Project Manager at Educate.ie,10 Dec 2025 at 11:38 amHi Polyanne, welcome to the IPM Community! Great to have you here. Your experience leading GIS-driven conservation and sustainability projects – along with your strong project leadership and stakeholder engagement skills – brings a valuable perspective to the group. Looking forward to your insights, especially around PMO and geospatial applications!
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Dhruva Teja Thurlapati 4 months ago
New MemberScientific Officer at HPRA,09 Dec 2025 at 08:39 pmHello, I’m Dhruva Teja Thurlapati, a project manager in HPRA with track record of managing the medium sized public sector projects. My expertiese lies in stakeholder management, process mapping and resource management. I’m eager to embark on collaborative ventures within this dynamic community. I am interested in PMO.
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Digital Transformation Project Manager at Educate.ie,10 Dec 2025 at 11:39 amWelcome to the IPM Community Dhruva! Great to have you here. Your experience managing public-sector projects and your strengths in stakeholder management, process mapping, and resource planning will add real value to the group. Looking forward to your contributions, especially around PMO topics!
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Patrick Sheehan 4 months ago
New MemberAnalyst at Central Bank of Ireland,09 Dec 2025 at 03:32 pmHello, I’m Paul McCartney, with a track record of steering projects to success across Financial Services. My expertise lies in optimising resource utilisation and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. I’m eager to embark on collaborative ventures within this dynamic community. I am interested in PMO.
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Digital Transformation Project Manager at Educate.ie,10 Dec 2025 at 11:40 amHi Paul, welcome to the IPM Community! Great to have you here. Your experience delivering projects in financial services, with a strong focus on resource optimisation and stakeholder satisfaction, brings valuable insight to the group. Looking forward to your contributions, especially around PMO topics!
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Becoming a great project manager is a challenging task. It takes time, patience, experience, and the right approach.
Prepare yourself to be a great project manager by taking our Certified Project Management Diploma: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/courses/certified-project-management-diploma/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how+to+be+great+pm_09dec2025
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Raquel de Sousa 4 months ago
New MemberHead of Product Design at Urban Sports Club,08 Dec 2025 at 03:34 pmHi, I am Raquel, Product / UX Design Leader. I bring an interdisciplinary approach to user experience design, thanks to starting in design when the web was just a baby.
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Digital Transformation Project Manager at Educate.ie,09 Dec 2025 at 08:31 amHi Raquel, welcome to the IPM Community! Great to have you here. Your deep experience in product and UX design — especially with such an interdisciplinary background — will add a fantastic perspective to the group. Looking forward to your insights!
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Angelica Valladolid 4 months ago
New MemberCorporate Account Manager at Institute of Project Management,08 Dec 2025 at 11:03 amHello, I’m Angelica, a Corporate Account Manager with a strong background in managing key client relationships to deliver tailored solutions. I specialise in ensuring client satisfaction, working closely with our Corporate Training team to drive long-term partnerships. My expertise lies in precisely understanding client needs so we can deliver measurable results that align with business goals. I am excited to engage with this dynamic community and explore new opportunities for collaboration and growth.
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Digital Transformation Project Manager at Educate.ie,09 Dec 2025 at 08:33 amWelcome to the IPM Community Angelica! Great to have you here. Your experience in managing corporate accounts and building strong client partnerships brings valuable insight to the group. Looking forward to your contributions and collaboration!
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Aulia Qudsi
Community Development Manager at IPM,09 Dec 2025 at 09:21 amHi Angelica, great to see you here! Your work with corporate clients is so closely connected to the heart of what we do, and your insights on partnership building will be really valuable in this community. Looking forward to seeing more of your perspective around client success and long-term relationships.
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