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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.
Leadership in project management is not one-size-fits-all. The best leaders know when to adapt, blend, or shift their approach based on the project and team dynamics.
How do you adapt your leadership style to different teams and challenges? Share your experience in the comments.
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Finbarr Coghlan 10 months ago
New MemberCommercial Development Manager at SuperNode,23 Jun 2025 at 11:59 amHi, I’m Finbarr. Having worked across offshore wind, marine renewables, utilities, oil and gas, management consulting and now cleantech hardware development for electricity transmission, I have a breadth of experience across the energy industry spectrum. A motivated and experienced manager with a passion for a sustainable global future through smart technologies and systems.
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Aulia Qudsi
Community Development Manager at IPM,24 Jun 2025 at 06:53 amHi Finbarr, it’s great to have you here. Your journey through so many parts of the energy sector brings a really valuable perspective. Looking forward to learning how you approach complex, multidisciplinary projects in this space.
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Deirdre Hayes 10 months ago
New MemberLegal Professional at n/a,23 Jun 2025 at 10:27 amHello, I am long time legal professional who has always been interested in project mangement/procedures and processes to improve accuracy and efficacy. I am finally taking the plunge to broaden my PM horizons.
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Sarika Seervi
Community Development Contributor at IPM,23 Jun 2025 at 12:33 pmHi Deirdre, Welcome! It’s inspiring to see someone with a strong legal background now exploring the world of project management. Looking forward to learning from your unique perspective and Wishing you all the best on your journey ahead.
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Fergal Brennan 10 months ago
New MemberSenior EHS Specialist at Abbott Diabetes Care,23 Jun 2025 at 07:26 amHello, I’m Fergal, a Senior EHS Specialist with 9 years experience. I have experience within the Food Manufacturing, Construction Materials Manufacturing, Waste & Recycling and Mecical Device industries.
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Don McLaren 10 months ago
New MemberAdvisor at Contractor,23 Jun 2025 at 04:40 amGreetings I am Don McLaren a sesioned proejct manager who has undertaken proejcts in telecommunciations infrastructure, product management, and business development in New Zealand and Austrailia mostly in the telecommunciations and tertiary education sectors. I have developed small community and larger multi million dollar projects.
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Community Development Manager at IPM,23 Jun 2025 at 04:57 amHi Don, it’s great to have you with us. Your experience across both community-led and large-scale projects in telecoms and tertiary education is impressive – and I can imagine the variety of challenges you’ve navigated along the way. Looking forward to hearing more about your approach to delivery and what you’ve learned from working across sectors and regions.
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LEVENT KULACOGLU 10 months ago
New MemberProject Director at Siro Energy,21 Jun 2025 at 08:24 amCertified Project Director in the construction and architectural design market. Utilized professional knowledgebase for the benefit of the companies and stakeholders with incrementing new theory and applied information towards an advancing career path.
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Community Development Manager at IPM,23 Jun 2025 at 04:54 amHi Levent, great to have you here. It’s always encouraging to see someone so intentional about integrating new thinking into their project work. I’d love to hear more about the insights or frameworks you’ve found especially useful over the years as a Certified Project Director in the construction industry. Looking forward to learning from your experience.
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Mariia Usichenko 10 months ago
New MemberProject Coordinator at GRIP,20 Jun 2025 at 04:01 pmHi, I’m a Project Coordinator, experienced in supporting and leading complex projects, including CGI content. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams, client communications, and resource allocation to meet project goals within defined budgets and timelines. Passionate about growing personally and professionally, becoming a successful leader, managing complex projects from initiation to successful closure.
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Community Development Manager at IPM,23 Jun 2025 at 04:48 amHi Mariia, really glad you’re here. It’s exciting to hear from someone who’s worked across creative and technical spaces like CGI – there’s so much you can bring into conversations here. I’m especially curious to hear how you’re shaping your leadership path and what you’re hoping to take on next. Looking forward to hearing more from you
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Eric French 10 months ago
New MemberPlans Review Supervisor at City and County of Denver,19 Jun 2025 at 10:15 pmExperienced wastewater private development plans reviewer and supervisor. Currrently working towards a masters in Project Management specializing in AI and Machine Learning at CSU Global.
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Community Development Manager at IPM,20 Jun 2025 at 04:11 amHi Eric, really glad you’re here. Your background brings a unique perspective to the community – especially with your interest in combining AI with infrastructure work. Can’t wait to learn more about what you’re exploring and how it’s shaping your approach to project delivery.
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Yousef Khedewi 10 months ago
New Memberproject engineer at Masafi,19 Jun 2025 at 06:15 pmHello, I’m youse , a Project engineer 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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Community Development Manager at IPM,20 Jun 2025 at 04:09 amHi Yousef, it’s great to have you here! Your background in project engineering and interest in PMO work will definitely add to the conversations in this space. Looking forward to hearing more about your journey.
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