Idea generation and
workshop facilitation
Diagnostics and
opportunity analysis
Business strategy
and planning
Project initiation and
benefits realisation
Problem solving and
solution design
Governance and
risk management
When putting together my dream team, this man is top of the list. Fantastic interpersonal skills backed up by a sharp mind and extensive analysis regime put this man well ahead of the pack.
Cory Banks
Social Architect, Microsoft
About
Ben is a highly organised, decisive and outcome-focused professional with 18+ years of experience improving the performance of leading private and public sector organisations throughout Australia, South-East Asia and the United Kingdom. With an enquiring mind and an aptitude for problem solving, Ben utilises an array of tools, techniques and practices to enable organisational decision-makers to:
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Think critically about their business, the markets in which they operate, and the problems needing to be overcome to improve organisational performance and resilience.
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Plan and co-ordinate the actions required to prioritise and solve business problems and realise expected benefits.
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Do what is required to build and sustain a high-performing, multi-disciplinary, outcome-focused project delivery team.
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Review results and outcomes collaboratively – ensuring achievements are celebrated, learnings are applied, and plans re-cast in response to ever-changing business conditions.
Ben has a particular expertise and demonstrated success in delivering large-scale, complex change programmes and performance improvement initiatives which typically span Operations, Technology, Corporate Services and Risk Management. His passion for delivery and continuous improvement has been fuelled by working in environments at the forefront of Agile project delivery and Lean organisational practices.
Ben has Bachelor degrees in Law and Economics, post-graduate qualifications in Finance and Project Management, and maintains strong networks with management consulting and outsourcing supplier markets.
Specialties
Industries:
Financial services
Healthcare
Legal sector
Strategy and organisation:
Organisational strategy and planning.
Market opportunity assessments.
Translating ideas into action.
Cost and capability diagnostics (i.e. fact finding).
Governance and risk management
Performance improvement:
Problem solving.
Benchmarking / performance measurement.
Commercial management.
Agile methods and practices.
Strategic procurement (e.g. BPO / offshore outsourcing).
Project implementation planning and design.
Lean process design.
Portfolio strategy and design.
Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.
Peter F. Drucker
Leading thinker and writer on management theory and practice
A problem well stated is a problem half-solved.
John Dewey
Leading American philosopher, psychologist and educator
Ben is the guy you call in when a project is complex, difficult and critical to your organisation. In the time I worked with Ben I was always impressed with his ability to connect with people, find common ground, see through complexity and deliver. I hope I have opportunity to be part of his team again in the future.
Jason Weise
Project Officer, Good Return
