Robin K.
Highly Experienced Project Management Trainer
Professional Value
Robin helps organisations build high-performing teams through expert facilitation and leadership coaching. A specialist in team dynamics and organisational culture, he has worked with senior leaders across diverse industries. Robin provides engaging interventions that help teams align, collaborate effectively and achieve exceptional results.
Executive Profile
Robin has extensive experience in delivering project management training, both generic and for APMP and PMP exam preparation, nationally and globally, using both his own and proprietary materials. He has carried out training in the UK, France, Holland, Norway, Spain, USA, China, Japan, Egypt, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.
Upon graduating, Robin spent the early part of his career in the iron and steel industry, working as an Operations Research Scientist. Subsequently, he joined the truck industry and developed his project management skills, implementing manufacturing resource planning systems (MRP2). After a successful career there, he moved into the IT industry with Digital Equipment and managed a great variety of client programmes, covering a diverse range of industries and application areas.
He eventually became Head of Project Management Competence for Digital Equipment Corporation within the UK and subsequently held the same position with Compaq Computer Corporation. Part of this role involved rolling out the PMP certification programme.
Robin now works as an independent trainer and carries out project management training all over the world. He has written and delivered project management training courses for major UK and global training providers and has also directly delivered to private organisations and to UK Government departments, including the Ministry of Defence and Ordnance Survey.
In addition, Robin works as an Associate Lecturer with the Open University, where he tutors post-graduate courses in Project Management and Business Operations.
Robin's related Professional Certifications include:
- PMP
- Masters In Project Management (Henley UK)
- MAPM
Some of Robin's recent assignments include:
- Symbian Ltd - APMP Exam Prep
- Specialist Computer Holdings - APMP Exam Prep, Project Audit (Consultancy)
- Public courses (Dubai) - IT Project Management, PMI Exam Prep
- Kuwait Petroleum Co - Project Management Fundamentals, Project Scheduling & Cost Control
- Ordnance Survey UK - Project Management Competency Assessment, (Consultancy)
- Coots Telecoms - APM Intro Exam Prep
- Panasonic - PMP Exam Prep
- Ordnance Survey - Consulting, Customised project management training, APMP Exam Prep, APMP Intro Exam Prep
- MOD (Defence Bills Agency) - APMP Exam Prep, APMP Intro Exam Prep
- BAE Systems - Risk Management
- Provek - APMP Exam prep, Project Management Overview
- Schlumberger - Generic PMI based Project Management training (International program covering UK, Norway, France, Egypt, USA, China, and Japan), PPI * APMP Intro course production, PPI * APMP Intro Exam Prep course presentation
- PPI* APMP Exam Prep course presentation, Procurement & Contracting
- Marshall Aerospace - APMP training course
- Qatargas - APMP training course
Core Competencies
Performance Management
Robin has extensive experience in managing projects globally, utilizing expertise to deliver training for APMP and PMP exam preparation.
He has a strong background in managing diverse projects, with a proven track record of success in senior management roles.
Supply Chain
Robin's experience in the truck industry and IT sector has provided him with a foundational understanding of supply chain principles, enabling him to develop and implement effective supply chain strategies.
He can provide basic to advanced training in this area.
Risk Management
Robin has expertise in risk management, having worked with various organizations to identify and mitigate risks.
His experience as a project manager has equipped him with the skills to develop and implement comprehensive risk management plans, including system risk management.