About US

History

Let me share a bit about how Crystal Consulting came to be. Officially, we started in mid-2016, but honestly, we've been around a lot longer in different forms.

It all began back in 2004 when I started offering project management consulting and training services under a different name. That company grew and gained a global reputation for excellence in the project management world. But in 2015, I decided it was time to focus on what I truly love. So, I sold that company and started fresh with Crystal Consulting. Since then, I've really honed in on delivering the core services and training that actually help organizations perform better.

I'm not trying to be the biggest player out there. My mission is straightforward: to offer you the absolute best project management consulting and training, delivering tangible value to you and your organization.

Values

You know, I've always prided myself on providing services and advice that deliver real, tangible value to you and your organisation. My commitment is simple: to ensure every piece of advice, training and service I offer directly contributes to your success.

I avoid — and honestly dislike — jargon because I believe in making my advice crystal clear and practical. My goal is to empower you and your organisation to improve and thrive because your success and independence are the greatest achievements I could ask for.

Integrity and relationships are at the heart of what I do. I love working with good people and fostering positive, productive interactions. And if I can't provide the services you need, I'll gladly introduce you to trusted professionals in my network who can.

Method

In some ways, what I do is pretty simple — I help you get better at successfully delivering your portfolios, programs, and projects. No fuss, no jargon.

How do I do it? By actually listening to your needs, understanding how you measure success, and knowing what your future aspirations are. Then I mix in my experience and a solid grasp of what 'good' looks like, aligning it with internationally accepted best practices in project management to develop solutions that work for you.

I tailor my advice and training to ensure it truly meets your needs and delivers tangible value. I'm driven by pride in the work I do and a genuine passion for the profession of project management. I'll go the extra mile to make sure your needs are met, your project managers are performing at a higher level, and your organization is successfully delivering its portfolios, programs, and projects.

No fluff, no nonsense — just practical help to get you where you want to be.

Our People

Sean Whitaker, BA, MSc, MBA, PMP, DASM, ACC, Fellow of PMI New Zealand

I have been a project management consultant and trainer for over 25 years and in that time I have been lucky enough to work alongside, and for, over 100 organisations of all sizes from small charities to complex multi-nationals in all aspects of portfolio, program, and project management. I have been commissioned to author books on project management and how to pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential by companies such as Microsoft, O'Reilly Publishing, and Apress. I am also the author of many blogs, opinion pieces, webinars, and white papers on project management.

I have developed and delivered project management training since 2004 at all levels from introductory up to post graduate tertiary level, and also Project Management Professional level all around the globe. I regularly lecture on Masters degrees at universities in New Zealand. I have also been a long time volunteer with the Project Management Institute (PMI) and in that time I have had the fortune to be the President of the Project Management Institute of New Zealand, and been awarded the status of Fellow of PMI NZ.

I'm passionate about the profession of project management and I know what good looks like. My commitment to you is to share my experience and knowledge and ensure that you are more successful in delivering your projects.

You can email me at sean@crystal.consulting or give me a call on +6421633592. Check out my LinkedIn Profile by clicking HERE.

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