The BRAVE Mindset (Building Relationships and Aligning Value to Empower) for High-Impact Technical Project and Programme Management

Technical Foundation

Deep Dive: Possess a strong understanding of the technologies driving your projects.

Clarity is King: Communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely to all stakeholders.

Credibility Builder: Establish trust through demonstrated technical knowledge.

Strategic Navigator

The "Why" Finder: Uncover the underlying reasons and assumptions behind every project.

Challenge Champion: Don't shy away from questioning the status quo and exploring alternatives.

Value Creator: Connect project goals to tangible business outcomes and ROI.

Master Negotiator: Effectively negotiate and influence stakeholders to achieve project success.

Navigating Difficult Situations

Discreet Diplomat: Address conflicts and disagreements with diplomacy and tact.

Strategic Patience: Allow challenges to surface and reveal the need for solutions.

Opportune Problem-Solver: Present well-timed solutions when alternatives have been exhausted.

Professionalism Always: Maintain a professional demeanour, even in challenging situations.

The Entrepreneurial Edge

Partnership Builder: Forge strong, long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Motivational Maestro: Understand and align partner motivations to drive collective success.

Opportunity Seeker: Identify and pursue opportunities to monetise solutions beyond the organisation.

Value Multiplier: Consistently seek ways to create value that extends beyond immediate tasks.

Agile Advocate

Embrace Agility: Implement agile methodologies, emphasising flexibility and iterative progress.

Empowerment Enabler: Foster a culture of empowerment and ownership within teams.

Accountability Advocate: Balance empowerment with clear accountability for outcomes.

Framework Fan: Utilise and tailor industry standard programme and project management frameworks to guide successful execution.