About US

History

 

Let us 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 Sean 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, he decided it was time to focus on what he truly love. So, he sold that company and started fresh with Crystal Consulting. Since then, we've really honed in on delivering the core services and training that actually help organizations perform better.

We are not trying to be the biggest player out there.  Our 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, we've always prided myself on providing services and advice that deliver real, tangible value to you and your organisation. Our commitment is simple: to ensure every piece of advice, training and service we offer directly contributes to your success.

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

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

 

 

Method

 

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

How do we do it? By actually listening to your needs, understanding how you measure success, and knowing what your future aspirations are. Then we mix in our 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.

We tailor my advice and training to ensure it truly meets your needs and delivers tangible value. We are driven by pride in the work we do and a genuine passion for the profession of project management. We'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.

· Meet Our Team ·

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

Sean has been a project management consultant and trainer for over 25 years and in that time he has 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. He has 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. He is also the author of many blogs, opinion pieces, webinars, and white papers on project management.

He has 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. He regularly lectures on Masters degrees at universities in New Zealand. He has also been a long time volunteer with the Project Management Institute (PMI) and in that time he has 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.

Sean is passionate about the profession of project management and he knows what good looks like. His commitment to you is to share his experience and knowledge and ensure that you are more successful in delivering your projects.

You can email Sean at sean@crystal.consulting

Rasa Whitaker
PMP, ACC, GDipEM, BBc

Rasa Whitaker is a seasoned project management consultant with over a decade of experience delivering complex business and technology initiatives across the public and private sectors. Her career spans roles in project leadership, change management, coaching, and governance, with particular strengths in stakeholder engagement, business transformation, and IT delivery.

Rasa has successfully led and consulted on projects for organisations including Airways Corporation, Farmlands Co-operative, CityCare, Comrad Medical Systems, and the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Her work is characterised by a calm, collaborative approach and a strong focus on practical outcomes and lasting impact. She brings a deep understanding of project management best practice, developed from years of experience delivering successful projects. 

Rasa holds international project management certifications and combines structured delivery methods with a people-first mindset, making her an invaluable asset to clients navigating complexity and change.

You can email Rasa at rasa@crystal.consulting

 

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