JFD Consulting Ltd
JFD Consulting Ltd offers a range of business support services to the public and private sectors in three key areas:
Deep experience in complex PROGRAMME DELIVERY
Senior support for CLIENT SIDE ADVICE
Proven results in improving PERSONAL & TEAM CAPABILITY
PROGRAMME DELIVERY
We bring extensive knowledge and experience in the delivery of change, from small and medium-sized projects to major programmes and portfolios including some of the most complex national initatives.
These include leading agile design and assurance activity in DWP's £2billion Universal Credit programme and managing the delivery of HMRC's extensive Brexit portfolio. Have also led the introduction of identity management and multi-factor authentication for millions of HMRC customers, greatly improving personal and organisational security and generating business case savings of more than £3billion.
CLIENT SIDE ADVICE
We inherently believe that motivated people are at the heart of every successful delivery. We draw upon strong leadership experience and provide the support and method that enables high performing teams and improved executive oversight. Empowerment and engendering trust are critical elements of what we do.
PERSONAL & TEAM CAPABILITY
We have extensive experience in improving project delivery capability. The Director has been personally responsible for establishing a number of award-winning Project & Digital Academies across government departments. He is a recognized coach and mentor, having excellent listening and engagement skills, and offering support and advice to a range of people at various levels of seniority.
Jim Downie - Director
Jim Downie is a former senior civil servant, known as a respected adviser up to the highest levels. He is an APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP), Project Leadership Programme graduate (Cranfield) and PRINCE2 Practitioner. His personal commitment, through JFD Consulting, is to always offer a high quality service. This meets a client's needs by providing the full range of support required, bringing additional expertise onboard as required.
CLIENT ENGAGEMENT & NETWORKING
GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL: Portfolio Review (Feb 23 - Present)
CHR SOLUTIONS: Expert Advisor (Dec 22 - Present)
HIVEMIND NETWORK: Expert Practitioner (Nov 22 - Present)
ASSOCIATION FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Full Member, Chartered Project Professional, APM Mentor
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