In this episode, Dale and Val talk to Al Simmonite and Alexander Shakespeare from Advance on what is Professional Collaboration. This touches on a subject close to all of us. When it comes to projects what is needed from leadership? how do we establish the right cultures and values?

According to our guests, Professional Collaboration is the ability, license, and courage for teams to openly discuss and resolve contentious subjects not only in a collaborative way but also as a mechanism to reinforce the collaboration between them. 

Al Simmonite is 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 the 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

Alexander Shakespeare is a leader, manager and business consultant with a proven record of achievement and high performance in Leadership Development, Transformation and Change Management.

MBA, Project Manager and Business Coach qualified with Board level exposure to developing relationships and managing stakeholders, risk and strategic analysis to plan, implement and succeed in complex multi million-pound projects and demanding environments.

Driven, committed and innovative. An empathetic leadership style to build successful relationships, coach and mentor teams; creating fun, vibrancy and a positive, business winning culture.

Key Skills:

• Strategy development: delivery of innovative and dynamic solutions.
• Transformation and Change: assessing the impact of change, developing solutions and creating plans tailored to needs of the programme or project.
• Leadership Development: improving and developing talent agendas to support operational performance.
• Programme & Project Management: project planning, scheduling and implementation.
• Business & Personal Coach: Developing team and individual performance, aligning business strategy and success with people

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