Project and Business Management
We live in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous world. Gone are the certainties of fixed strategies, fixed timelines and costs, and clear lines of command and control. We live in a world of project delivery where only
the best companies will survive. The top performing organisations cite project skills and project leadership as top development priority
Benchmark Skills gives you and your team the skills needed to leverage essential tools, and the leadership skills to build effective teams, engage stakeholders, and use the tools to deliver project success.
Dr Richard (Rick) A Graham
BSc (Hons), LLB (Hons), C.DipAF, PMP, PMI-ACP
PMI Authorized Training Partner Instructor
Principal Consultant
Rick has over 25 years experience in leading projects and training/ consultancy within the Pharmaceutical, Rail, Oil & Gas (BP Projects Academy), and Communication industries. He has delivered training and consultancy within 35 of the FTSE 100 companies, and in 38 countries.
Project Management & Agile
Learn how to apply project management and agile methodologies to ensure successful delivery, with adaptability to changes, optimum team collaboration and maximum stakeholder satisfaction.
Strategic Delivery
A strong strategy and strategic execution are crucial for organisational success, guiding decision-making, aligning resources, fostering innovation, and ensuring competitive advantage in dynamic markets.
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder engagement is critical to project success, ensuring alignment with goals, fostering support, addressing concerns, and enhancing collaboration, leading to smoother project execution and outcomes.
Contract Management
Strong contract management ensures clarity, compliance, risk mitigation, and effective resource allocation, facilitating smooth project delivery, cost control, and achieving project objectives within agreed timelines.
Project Leadership
Training in project leadership skills enhances decision-making, team motivation, conflict resolution, and strategic planning, leading to improved project outcomes, efficiency, and successful achievement of project goals.
Project Risk Management
Training in project risk management equips teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks proactively, ensuring project stability, enhancing overall project success and building project and organisational resilience.
Training Courses
Our courses are run across 1-3 days depending on customer requirement. We use a range of proven techniques to optimise learning. This includes presentation, discussion, examples, exercises and case studies. Most important, however, is application of learning to real-world situations. For you and your team, we aim to develop skills that you can learn and practice today, then apply tomorrow.
Project Management and Agile
Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices
Agile Project Management Essentials
Advanced Project Management: Strategies and Tools
Project Analytics and Control
Project and Program Risk Management
Effective Governance and Project Management Offices
Strategic Delivery
Strategic Planning and Execution
Strategic Development for Business Leaders
Strategic Leadership for Organizational Success
Innovation and Creating Competitive Advantage
Aligning Business Strategy with Execution
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement Essentials
Mastering Stakeholder Communication
Building Collaboration
Negotiating with Stakeholders
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Analysis and Planning
Contract Management
Fundamentals of Project Contract Management
Effective Contract Administration
Managing Project Contracts and Procurement
Legal Aspects of Contract Management
Contract Risk Management Strategies
Project Leadership & Communication
Effective Project Leadership
Influencing and Presentation Skills
Building High-Performing Teams
Strategic Leadership and Communication Skills
Project Risk Management
Fundamentals of Project Risk Management
Advanced Project Risk Management
Strategic Risk Management in Projects & Programs
Risk Analysis for Project Managers
