The PM Skills Lab: Custom Prescriptions for Project Manager (2024)

Harrogate, UK

Ian is a highly experienced consultant, author, trainer and speaker with over 20 years’ experience in PPM, organisational change and learning – working with some of the world’s largest organisations. Ian was an author of the APM BoK 6, a member of the Reference Group for PRINCE2 6th Edition, a member of the Global Review Group for MSP 5th Edition, on the technical advisory board for the APM Higher Apprenticeship in Project Management, and also for the update to the APM suite of certifications for BoK 6. Ian is a regular contributor for Project Manager Today Magazine and a blogger.

Ian's proudest achievement:The realisation when organisations and individuals ‘get it’ and see the benefits of PPM. That ‘eureka’ moment for them.

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Paddy Dhanda is the Agile Practice Director at QA and is the former Head of Agile Learning for a global investment bank where he rolled out Agile education to over 100k agilists. Paddy graduated from the worst performing High School in the UK and now advises CEO's and Executives on effective innovation strategies to some of the biggest brands on the planet and is a guest lecturer at the University of Birmingham delivering the MBA programme. Paddy is also Host of the Superpowers School podcast - helping inspire people to build human skills for the future.

Paddy has a passion for Business Analysis and Visual Thinking. He previously headed Business Analysis functions for large corporates and a community of practice of over 2k at a global Investment Bank. Paddy is the former IIBA UK Communities Director.

Paddy's proudest achievement is the establishment and growth of one of the largest Visual Thinking Meetup communities in the world called The Visual Jam, which has approximately 2k members globally.

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Ryan Holzhausen has worked ITonlinelearning for the past 7 years. He is a student mentor and Tutor, who works closely with the course development and production teams.

Ryan's proudest achievement includes passing PRINCE2 and AgilePM.

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Since founding Explosive Learning Solutions with her husband in 2005, Cath has immersed herself in risk, change, and project management. Cath's career spans both public and private sectors, specializing more recently in Contract Management and Procurement Training, with over 30 years of invaluable experience. As a seasoned professional Cath, seamlessly navigates the intricacies of the Contract Management Lifecycle, providing expert advice and delivering comprehensive training—from business case development through sourcing to meticulous contract management. Committed to continual professional development, Cath is not only a practitioner but an avid reader, ensuring her knowledge is ever-evolving.

Cath Convey, founder of a successful Learning and Development company. Cath's proudest achievement, over 30 years of marriage to her husband, both military veterans. They have served globally, raised three children, and run their company for 20 years, impacting clients in both the public and private sectors worldwide. Remarkably, they haven't killed each other!

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