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 I had the pleasure of working with Mike on opposite sides of the table during a multi-year, critical, high-profile project, Mike consistently demonstrated a passion for delivering quality software. His commitment to maintaining a successful partnership was evident as he actively sought ways to propel both companies forward. Whether working behind the scenes or openly communicating, Mike consistently provided solutions that benefited both organizations. 

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Michael B, Manager, Solutions providing SaaS based broadcasting solutions

 I highly recommend Mike for his leadership skills in IT, change, and transformation. Adept at leading executives and seamlessly guiding them through complex initiatives to secure buy-in, Mike excels at managing perceptions, owning program success beyond traditional metrics, and relentlessly reassessing project parameters in collaboration with all stakeholders.

Mike's ability to expand perspectives, consider impacts beyond just the scope of a project, and drive transformation to create long-term, sustainable impacts that benefit the entire organization, highlights his strategic thinking and holistic approach that is truly unique. Mike empowers teams by leveraging expertise, involving members in defining and reassessing project value, and fostering environments that drive continuous improvement.

The best part is that Mike does this with a smile on his face - his calm temperament and approachability make him an especially effective leader, even when faced with in challenging situations. Mike's commitment to delivering value and his impactful leadership make him an invaluable asset to any organization. 

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Sean M, Senior IT Manager in nonprofit

 Michael has supported all of the senior leadership team in various projects, including COVID hoteling, the merger of 11 urgent care centers under the brand, several projects involving regulatory affairs, and more. Each of these projects have added to our efforts to reduce waste and improve the time to execution in our Value Delivery System. Mike teaches team members the brass tacks of Project Management while building a project execution team and expanding project management as a practice throughout the organization. I have learned a great deal from Michael and I am very grateful for his leadership. 

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Paul N, CFO in healthcare

 Mike has been a mentor to me for the past 7 years. He helped me navigate from a PMO coordinator position to that of a project manager (in addition to championing me for the coordinator job in the first place!). He has a lot of experience coupled with a natural skill in identifying and navigating strategic relationships, which was helpful to me in my new career as project manager, where stakeholder management is critical. I've learned so much listening to him negotiate challenging situations. He is able to clearly present all sides of an issue in a way that lowers people's natural defenses, often with humor, so that a win-win compromise is achieved. This also includes the ability to quickly identify the most critical element of an issue or situation, which allows him to efficiently and successfully resolve said issue. I've seen Mike earn the respect and friendship of many work colleagues over the years, and former colleagues still speak of him fondly 10 years later! The most valuable lesson he has taught me is to never "throw anyone under the bus" - either inadvertently or on purpose, and that has come in handy many times. He has a strong moral code and is not afraid to speak up if something doesn't seem right. He also passed that on to me, which is another invaluable tool for project managers (risk management). I owe my PM career to Mike and I know any team would be lucky to have him.  

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Cameron L, IT Product Owner in international food and beverage manufacturing