It’s our pleasure to be speaking with Al Simmonite, Managing Director at The Advance Consulting in the UK. In this episode, Al shares his views on Programme delivery, culture and leadership and what got him started in his career. Al has a wealth of knowledge and provides a calm and practical approach to the needs of organisations in leadership and culture.

You can read about Al Simmonite and his experience here:

A dynamic and experienced leader with a proven track record in delivering complex programmes and change initiatives of significant value in a multi-functional and dynamic environment in both the public sector and in a FTSE 100 global company. Able to simplify complex issues and identify clear value drivers. A skilled and highly confident presenter, communicator and facilitator, experienced in managing diverse (culturally and geographically) stakeholders and motivating teams to deliver best value. Significant experience in safety critical and quality management environments. A pragmatic and decisive individual who thrives on challenge and change and demonstrates innovation and vision. Always on the lookout for new ideas and fresh thinking.

• Leadership at up to Board level with a focus on accountability and empowerment
• Leadership of large teams, small teams, virtual teams, cross functional teams
• Portfolio, Programme and Project management (qualified MSP, APM(Q), Prince 2)
• Change and transformation management
• End-2-End collaborative working (Supply chain through to Customer)
• Risk and opportunity management as an integral part of business operations
• Developing pragmatic project control, compliance and governance environments
• Stakeholder development and management.
• Communication and engagement strategies
• Performance and process improvement
• Customer and Supplier Relationship Management

• Pragmatic and decisive, a dynamic and effective leader
• Passion for driving innovation in culture, process and thinking
• Thrives on new challenges and new environments, seeking out better ways of working
• Excellent communicator, confident presenter to small groups or full auditoriums
• Dynamic Chairman and experienced Facilitator
• Personally visible and accountable as a leader, strong on empowerment and recognition
• Comfortable and highly effective in dynamic environments
• Technically astute and able to rapidly be effective in new situations