Peter Taylor

Also writes as The Lazy Project Manager

Author of books for adults

Available for:
Interview
Talk
Workshop
After dinner speaking
Commission


Website: http://www.thelazyprojectmanager.com

Contact: peter.b.taylorbtinternet.com
07966800578

Audiences:
Adults, 14-16 (Key stage 4), 11-16 (Key stages 3 and 4), 6th Form and college


Details

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Despite his title of 'The Lazy Project Manager’, Peter Taylor is in fact a dynamic and commercially astute professional who has achieved notable success in project management, program management and the professional development of project managers:  currently as head of a Project Management Office at Siemens PLM Software, a global supplier of product lifecycle management solutions.

He is an accomplished communicator and leader; always adopting a proactive and business-focused approach.

He is also a professional presenter/speaker and event host.

He is also the author of ‘The Lazy Project Manager’ book (Infinite Ideas 2009).

LINKS TO BUSINESS AUDIENCES

 

Being productive in a lazy way

·         Picking up on the key points from the lazy project manager approach to projects this presentation covers the definition of productive laziness, the importance of the 80/20 rule approach to project management and links in a number of anecdotes from actual project experience along with a ‘Top 5’ points to improve your project lifestyle.

Putting the fun in to projects

·         When you are down with ‘the alligators’ and the project is engulfing your life it is sometimes hard to remember what fun was, let alone appreciate that a little light relief can often turn a situation round and make work enjoyable once again. This presentation takes you on a humorous journey of applied ‘fun’ in project situations.

Developing a Project Management Office

·         Adopting the 5 platforms for PMO success – People, Process, Performance, Promotion and Project Systems. Linked to this there are practical suggestions around each of these aspects as well a how to prioritise your focus depending upon where you are in your own PMO development cycle

The Presentation Revelation

·         Helping your audience survive your presentation to not only’ live to tell the tale’ but also appreciate the intended message or call to action. This presentation will explore the better practices of presentation construction and help you understand the science of audience attention.

The lazy guide to the work/life balance

How the art of productive laziness, when applied in an appropriate manner, can aid the work/life balance. In addition a humorous look at business techniques that can be applied in your everyday home life, and some to avoid.

 

	The Lazy Project Manager (isbn:1906821135) How to be twice as productive and still leave the office early View in Amazon

Organisations:
Project Management Institute (PMP certified)