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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.

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    Business Consultant at EssAnnPee Business Solutions,08 Aug 2025 at 10:52 am

    In the context of project scheduling, the terms RAT (Reserved Activity Targets) and CAT (Committed Activity Targets) represent a dual-layer scheduling strategy commonly used in infrastructure, EPC, defense, and large public sector projects where a buffer-based, contract-aware scheduling method is critical.

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      Community Development Manager at IPM,08 Aug 2025 at 01:02 pm

      Thank you for sharing your expertise on CAT & RAT Project Scheduling, SN Panigrahi. I’m sure many here will find your video and post valuable, especially those working in large-scale or complex projects. Looking forward to more of your knowledge series posts.

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      Business Consultant at EssAnnPee Business Solutions,08 Aug 2025 at 10:38 am

      I am a Certified PMP®, ATP I (PMI – USA), FIE, Chartered Engineer; Certified LSS BB Lead Auditor IMS (QMS, EMS, OH&S), ZED & Lean Consultant, Adjunct Faculty L&T IPM Member Board of Studies & Adjunct Faculty SCDL, Consultant, Corporate Trainer, Mentor & Author; Interested in Project Risk Mgt; PMO / VMO; Program Mgt

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      Community Development Manager at IPM,08 Aug 2025 at 12:59 pm

      Welcome to the community, SN Panigrahi.Your diverse experience as a consultant, trainer, and author, I’m sure you’ll bring a lot of value and guidance to our conversations. Looking forward to learning from your perspectives

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      Senior Client Success Manager at UpClear,07 Aug 2025 at 07:51 pm

      Hi all, I’m Michael Viola, a Senior Client Success Manager with over 15 years of experience in SaaS and analytics within FMCG. I looking to enhance my current Project Managment experience by aquiring the Prince2 Practitioner certiifcation.

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      Community Development Manager at IPM,08 Aug 2025 at 07:28 am

      Hi Michael, great to have you here! Your strong background in client success and SaaS will bring valuable insight. Wishing you all the best as you work toward your PRINCE2 Practitioner certification.

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      Industrious polymath in PM, turning complexity into clarity. I lead with systems thinking, servant grit & a bias for real results.

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      Welcome, Emmanouil! So glad to have you here. Your approach – leading with systems thinking and clarity – feels like such a valuable presence in this space. I’m sure your perspective will spark some thoughtful conversations here.

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      I am a certified Project Manager (PMP)®, SAFe® Lean Portfolio Manager, and PSPO I/II with extensive experience in IT and digital industries. I have a proven track record of managing international projects in diverse environments with a solid background in investor relations. My expertise includes delivering impactful projects in financial and software development domains using agile, hybrid, and waterfall methodologies to align with stakeholder goals.

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      Welcome Tamar and Nice to meet you!

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