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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.
Joshua 7 months ago
New MemberAssistanbt project manager at Emerald Star,02 Oct 2025 at 10:09 amHello, I’m Joshua Yeboah, an assistant Project Manager with a track record of steering projects to success across diverse industries. 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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Aulia Qudsi
Community Development Manager at IPM,02 Oct 2025 at 01:42 pmGreat to have you with us, Joshua. It’s always great to see emerging voices in project management join the community. Your focus on resource optimisation and stakeholder value will spark meaningful conversations here, especially with your interest in PMO.
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A strong budget empowers project managers to make data-driven decisions, adapt to change, and maintain control under pressure. It also builds trust with clients and executive teams by demonstrating accountability and foresight.
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Sandra Menzies 7 months ago
New MemberDirector at Menzies Coaching & Consulting,01 Oct 2025 at 05:27 pmHello, My name is Sandra Menzies. After establishing pre-clinical and clinical quality systems for pharmaceutical companies and the Food and Drug Administration, I transitioned into project management. I was the business owner for information systems that supported user fee negotiations. Currently, I am a Professional Certified Leadership and Career Coach who provides consulting and leadership training to organizations as they prepare for and transition through change. I have use my experience in meditation and mindfulness to guide interactions and maintain presence.
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Community Development Manager at IPM,02 Oct 2025 at 01:41 pmWelcome, Sandra – it’s great to have you here. Your journey from pharma and regulatory project management into leadership coaching is inspiring, and I love that you bring mindfulness into your work on change and leadership. I’m looking forward to learning from your perspective and seeing how your experience supports conversations in our community.
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Mohammed Almarzooqi 7 months ago
Advisor at NLFDP,01 Oct 2025 at 10:38 amWhen is Situational Leadership Theory used in psychology?
Situational Leadership Theory is applied in psychology and administrative leadership when there is diversity in employee levels (beginner, intermediate and expert), or when an organization needs to achieve a balance between control and flexibility to face new projects, in addition to adapting teams to different stages of growth and development.
Applying this theory leads to tangible positive outcomes through the leader’s flexibility in:
– Developing employees through methods of participation, negotiation, and persuasion.
– Raising productivity levels and improving overall performance.
– Enhancing motivation and job satisfaction among individuals.
– Clarifying authorities and decision-making boundaries for each employee, while referring strategic or complex decisions to the appropriate decision-makers.
1 LikeGreat explanation, Mohammed. I like how you highlighted the balance between control and flexibility. Situational Leadership really stands out because it adapts to people’s competence and confidence levels, which makes it so relevant both in psychology and organisational settings.
Thank you Aulia for reviewing my post.
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TAIF 7 months ago
New MemberProject Management Specialist at Mtech,01 Oct 2025 at 09:35 amHi My name is Taif I am a project management specialist in a technology company. I have a diploma in computer science and a bachelor’s degree in information systems. I have worked on and managed several projects. I’am intersting about project management .. Specifically technical projects
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Community Development Manager at IPM,01 Oct 2025 at 02:13 pmWelcome aboard, Taif. With your mix of project management and technical expertise, I’m sure your insights on tech projects will spark some great discussions.
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Muhammad Sami Ullah 7 months ago
New MemberProject Manager at Bitcraftx,01 Oct 2025 at 08:56 amA results-oriented Project Manager with over two years of hands-on experience leading the delivery of web and SaaS solutions, backed by a five-year foundation in full-stack development. My passion for leadership and problem-solving began on the cricket pitch, where I learned to guide a team to a shared victory. I am interested in PMO.
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Sarika Seervi
Community Development ContributorExcellent project managers know when to move beyond simply managing tasks and start truly leading people. Our Project Leadership & Management Diploma course is designed to help you discover your leadership style, grow your emotional intelligence, communicate effectively, foster strong relationships, and guide high-functioning teams toward success. Enrol now: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/courses/project-leadership-management-diploma/?utm_source=membership&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=leader+vs+boss_01oct2025
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Steph Bryant 7 months ago
New MemberSenior Manager - PPMO at Goosehead,30 Sep 2025 at 05:59 pmNew sr manager for our enterprse PPMO, over 10 years of program and project management experience for large enterprise. Looking to expand on best practices and governance.
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camilo arriagada 7 months ago
New MemberEngineering Manager at Acciomate SpA Ingeniería y Proyectos,30 Sep 2025 at 03:29 pmAs Engineering Manager at Acciomate SpA, I lead multidisciplinary teams in the planning, design, and execution of complex industrial projects. My responsibilities include overseeing engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with standards, coordinating across specialties, managing risks and resources, and aligning technical solutions with client needs, project goals, and corporate strategy.
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Kartik Sharma 7 months ago
New MemberSenior Project Manager at Sovos Compliance Ltd,30 Sep 2025 at 01:36 pmHello, I’m Kartik Sharma, a Senior Implementation Manager based in London. I’ve spent the last 16 years helping organizations deliver complex software programs, mainly in financial services – think banking platforms, mortgage systems, and compliance technology.
What I love most about this work is the people side of it – aligning teams, removing blockers, and helping stakeholders feel confident about what’s happening. I’ve had the chance to work across different countries and cultures, which has taught me that good project management is as much about listening and adapting as it is about planning.
I’m particularly interested in how we balance Agile practices with the realities of regulated industries, and how we build delivery processes that actually stick rather than just existing on paper. Recently finished my MBA at Lancaster, which gave me some fresh perspectives on how project delivery connects to broader business strategy.
I’m here to learn from others’ experiences…
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