S2E47: Simplicity & Complexity with Paul Goodge & Al Simmonite
In this episode Dale and Val talk with Al Simmonite and Paul Goodge about simplicity and complexity in projects! Paul and Al hold so much experience, knowledge and wisdom in leadership and project management. So sit back, relax and enjoy this episode with your favourite beverage. (Also, a special thanks to Dave Pulford for our t-shirts on this pod.)
Guests
Paul Goodge
Consultant at Paul Goodge Associates
Paul is internationally regarded as a Programme Management and Change Management specialist. He is noted for his ability to swiftly and accurately diagnose issues and evolve solutions both from a technical and a behavioural point of view. Whilst Paul has spent considerable years operating at Board level, he is equally comfortable out in the workplace. Possessing a combination of technical professionalism and a high degree of empathy he is able to work intimately with individuals within a team and the team as a whole in enabling transformation. In all of his most senior roles he successfully implemented Capability Improvement Plans that received significant praise both internally and with the customer base. Over his career he held a variety of roles both in line leadership and a number of functional responsibilities, providing him with insights across the whole of the enterprise. He has Chaired or sat on a wide variety of internal and external committees and steering groups. An ex-Board member of the Association of Project Management he has continued to work very closely with the organisation and was in the first cohort to achieve Chartered Project Professional status. He achieved an MBA from Cranfield University in 1994. Paul retired from full-time employment in 2012 and enjoys a wide range of interests. His portfolio encompasses consultancy work to various companies, the P3M profession, Executive Coaching and extensive work with various charities, operating locally, nationally and internationally. He is an avid long-distance walker, world-wide traveller, and greatly enjoys music, reading, sport, fine food and wine in his spare time. He has recently commenced studying for a PhD. He lives in Wiltshire.
Al Simmonite
Managing Director at Advance Consultancy
Al brings his military, programme and bid experience to clients, and a focus on empowering leadership and team development. Outside of work Al is a “serious amateur” landscape and travel photographer.
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