Coaching
Get set to manage projects better.
Are any of these common PM problems holding you back?
The DPM can help!
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Uncertainty about making the right decisions in a complex environment.
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Feeling an absence of meaningful, forward momentum in your PM career.
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Noticing that you’re repeating patterns that yield less-than-ideal results.
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Seeing projects start out fine but quickly derail, time and time again.
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Sensing that something is “off”, but unsure about it is.
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Feeling like an imposter—where to even begin?
We offer coaching as a way of providing ongoing support for PM, who want to feel confident, accomplished, and well-prepared. We’re your sounding board—as people who’ve been there before, we can discuss problems, brainstorm ideas, and give supportive feedback. You have the ultimate authority over your decisions, but we can guide you with an expert opinion as work through issues yourself and create solutions that work for you.
Coaching For PMs
Projects in Chaos? Need Help And Support? Let’s Get Things on Track For Success.
We’ve all been there. If your project is going off the rails, we’ll help you tackle your most challenging and complex projects, developing a concrete plan to get things back on track. Get access to two 1-hour sessions of 1-on-1 coaching per month and virtually unlimited Slack-based support, where you can pitch questions and get feedback as often as you like (within reason!). You’ll also get access to our exclusive resource library—a massive, growing list of templates, books, and helpful guides.
Coaching For Teams
Clean Up the Process Mess? Make Your Projects Profitable.
If it seems like your projects never seem to go to plan, let’s fix it! There are ways to make your projects profitable again. Bringing in an outside perspective, we’ll uncover the process failures and establish a workflow that works for your clients, teams, and projects. Give your team access to 1-hour weekly coaching sessions and Slack-based support, along with access to our exclusive resource library—a massive, growing list of templates, books, and helpful guides.
Coaching Agency Leaders & Freelancers
You Sold It In. Now Deliver Your Complex Project Without Breaking A Sweat.
Winning the project is a great start, but if you’re unsure exactly how you’re going to deliver it, we can provide the support you need to approach your big, complex digital project. We’ll review your statement of work, estimate, and timeline, and then we’ll create a plan to deliver it on time, on budget, and within scope.
Need Help Setting Up Your Project Management Team? Start Off In The Right Direction.
If your projects tend to be a bit of a scramble and you already know your delivery is a bit of a mess, we can help you set up your digital project management team. We believe that your projects can run like a well-oiled machine. Get access to weekly 1-hour coaching sessions, Slack-based support, and access to our exclusive resource library—a massive, growing list of templates, books, and helpful guides.
By-the-minute PM Advice
Got a specific question or two? Get a quick “gut check” before you move forward.
What Tools Do I Need To Run My Agency Better?
If you’re bewildered with the array of tools on the market for managing your agency and projects, we’ll help you assess your needs and give you an unbiased perspective on what you need to run projects efficiently and effectively.
Need Digital Project Management Career Advice? Kickstart Your Career.
Whether you’re looking for advice about getting into digital project management or you’re a more seasoned PM looking for career advancement, we’ll help you work out a plan to progress your career.
What Project Management Training Should I Take?
PMP, CAPM, CSM, APM, PRINCE2 or something else? As qualified and certified project managers, we can help you decide what’s right for you.
Who Should I Hire? Get Help Deciding on Your Next DPM Hire.
New to hiring digital project managers and not sure where to look, what to look for, and who the best hire will be? We’ll help you decide and share tips to help you find the right person faster.
Meet Our Team of DPM Experts
Ben Aston
Ben brings over 15 years of experience in both strategic thinking and tactical implementation from a career at top digital agencies including FCV, Dare, Wunderman, DLKW Lowe and DDB. He’s been fortunate enough to work across verticals including transit, utilities, FMCG, consumer electronics, eCommerce, automotive, financial services, public sector, and retail brands.
Ben applies his expertise in design and strategy to enable businesses to deliver innovative products and services that delight customers. Ben is passionate about understanding customer needs through design research, identifying opportunities based on those insights, and empowering designers and technologists to create solutions. He is driven to develop and uncover new opportunities for clients, establishing strong connections with their customers through product solutions that create lasting value.
Ben’s a Certified Scrum Master, PRINCE2 Practitioner and founder of the digital project management blog, The Digital Project Manager.
Suze Haworth
Suze Haworth is Freelance Senior Digital Project Manager in London. She has over 10 years’ experience working in agencies, moving through the ranks from her early days in account management before seeing the light, and realising her true calling for project management. She now leads teams on all sorts of digital and web builds, ranging from social campaigns and digital media to large and complex websites.
Alexa Huston
Alexa Huston is a project manager at Crema, working with funded startup and enterprise clients to prototype, test, and build their web and mobile applications. When she’s not at their KC office, she can be found at the gym working on getting stronger, in the kitchen dreaming up something delicious, or drumming up plans for upcoming travel.
Robyn Reynolds
Hi! I’m Robyn but I usually go by RR in written format. I’m a Portland, OR based digital project manager. I’ve been in the industry for the past 7 years and produced a wide swath of digital efforts including websites, product UX/UI, digital experiences, social, and even a national broadcast spot. I enjoy beer, emojis, list making, and puppies.
Patrice Embry
I’m Patrice Embry, a freelance digital project manager and Certified ScrumMaster. After 18 years in the field, I’ve been fortunate to work for agencies, corporations, and everything in between. My clients have spanned far and wide across verticals – pharmaceutical, finance, construction, ecommerce, race cars, you name it. My client roster includes Exxon Mobile, Merck, Granite Construction, Edwards Lifesciences, GS1 Global, and many more. I’ve worked on large scale websites, mobile apps, CRM and CMS systems, even print! I’m passionate about project management philosophy – it shapes what I do every day. My website is https://patrice-embry.com, and you can find me on Twitter @patrice108.
Maik Stettner
Leading FCV’s team of project managers and business analysts, Maik ensures that all initiatives are delivered on time and on budget, with a strong focus on quality and client satisfaction. His diverse background in project management has allowed him to gain valuable insights, delivering projects across a variety of digital platforms including websites, mobile apps, healthcare, video game platforms, and software solutions. With international experience, Maik previously led the full project lifecycle for major global clients such as Volkswagen, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. He is known for his dedication to excellence; consistently providing sound direction and aligning our internal team to exceed client expectations. At FCV, Maik has overseen the delivery of digital transformation projects for clients such as BC Pension Corporation, Sound Transit, BC Assessment, Fraser Health and the Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC).
Maik holds a Diplom- Kaufmann (Master) in Business from University of Siegen in Germany.
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