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For 20 years, Rolf has been a familiar face in the busy offices of some of the best-known medium and large-scale organisations in the Nordics. He’s very much a team player who loves to be busy in a fast-paced environment. And if people say one thing about him - and they normally don’t - it’s that he really does know how to galvanise a group of colleagues to raise their game and enjoy working productively together. Much of this is down to good, old-fashioned communication skills.

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When conditions are volatile and the appetite for innovation is high, Michael is in his comfort zone. He has an impressive back catalogue of successful projects with a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from the spare bedroom start-ups to large, multifaceted multinationals. He has instigated, optimised and lead the execution of complex technology and NPD projects in IT, electronics, railways, logistics, wireless, semiconductors and wind energy. Nobody knows how he still has hair.

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Even Jan’s CV is executed like a masterclass in organisation and clarity of thought. It’s an impressive back-catalogue of twenty-five years’ worth of impressive credentials, spanning both senior programme/project management  and  agile coaching/process management. The best of both worlds. Jan is undeniably strong on paper but he can prove he is equally adept at ‘doing’ and is keen to highlight his bullseye focus on creating business value. Proud family man and accomplished backpacker, too.

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Many people claim to have an excellent track record. In Martin’s case, the track lasts an epic 37 years. Similarly impressive is the scale of the projects Martin has orchestrated on all four continents, for a spectrum of different industries. His speciality is implementing major process and regulatory change. And his leadership has nurtured teams through contract negotiations, R&D, manufacturing, installation and commissioning. We confidently predict the track will get even longer now.

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Experience can make a person set in their ways. In Henrik’s case, it’s actually made him increasingly adaptable. For over 30 years, he’s been helicoptered in to businesses in totally different sectors. Danish and International companies. On projects in both IT and Business Development. And it’s worked well because Henrik’s focus is always on satisfying the business requirements at the top of the brief. Henrik is an accomplished delegator who helps everyone raise their game. It takes an open mind, a positive outlook and a sense of humour. Henrik has all three.

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Not only does Per have a resumé that would make his rival senior project and programme managers sweat, he also has his own, personal mantra. This mantra is not to create calm during a cross-legged meditation session. It is designed to be a constant source of inspiration and focus on every task Per tackles as senior consultant. “Safety, high quality, right timing, cost” may seem simple words for Per to think (or chant) every day. But, in the global industrial, manufacturing and process industries where Per has spent twenty five years, it is a difficult mantra to deliver on. Fortunately, being a people person, he has an instinctive ability to manage, lead and network with respect and sensitivity. And, as the photograph illustrates, good humour, too.

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Of all Knud Jørgen’s academic and professional qualifications, the one that jumps out as unexpected is maybe one of the most useful. An Executive MBA in Business Psychology seems an odd foundation for a consultant who went on to spend two decades in industrial electronics. However, making a measurable impact on the outcome of a complex project often means influencing the culture and efficacy of teams. Whether you’re involved in welding, wind power, hi-fi or power electronics, Knud Jørgen will make a difference that could give you a psychological advantage.

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If there’s one thing that makes Martin different, it’s two things. Some consultants have great experience in IT project management. Some consultants have great experience with engineering project management. Martin, however, excels at both. So, whether you’re challenged by a payroll issue in HR, or you’re needing help in the world of manufacturing trains or wind turbines, Martin is equally capable of creating value for your business. He comes with a reputation for not only delivering smooth running projects but also spotting ways of turning around those that are underperforming. In effect, he has two superpowers. But, as you can see, no cape.

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When you hire an ex-military section commander like Chris, several things are expected. Like an unflappable temperament in high-stress and high-intensity working environments. Or pragmatism, leadership, adaptability. All Chris characteristics, yes. But, on top of high performance, you get someone who excels at building relationships between teams, customers and stakeholders. So, not only do you get someone who can work agile and lean to deliver results, you get a sociable, good humoured colleague who knows the value of communication and transparency. Which we salute.

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Here is one business consultant who truly knows about growing levels of competence. Especially with leaders of organisations that work agile. If you’ve got it in you, Torben can bring it out. He brings raw energy, positivity and motivation, helping everyone realise their full potential - and nothing less. And this potential has a lasting effect. With extraordinary global experience, Torben is confident he can work with anyone, anywhere at any time. For example: you, in your office, tomorrow.

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Allan’s resume isn’t so much a list of appointments but more a catalogue of concrete results. Proof positive that Allan gets boxes ticked and expectations exceeded. From turbine blades to cold storage, whether it’s onboarding a virtual team on the other side of the planet or helping coordinate the building of an actual factory on home turf, Allan’s pedigree in project management, engineering and R&D is interesting, impressive and international. All this from a former florist from the island of Fyn.

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In an ideal world, where everything is predictable and stable, there would be no need for Torben. But, back on Planet Earth, where projects are often volatile and changeable, he is very much in demand. His track record shows that, no matter what, Torben will find a way through. Ensuring progress, delivery and quality for his clients. Even when working at high revs, he manages to maintain the critical balance of time, tasks and needs that every successful project relies on. Torben has an MSc in Engineering. And a black belt in never losing sight of the goal.

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Those who have worked with Henrik in the last 25 years may know him for a variety of different things. They may know him for analysing, structuring and executing large projects. Or as the skilled communicator and facilitator who has helped create many high performing teams in the energy business. They may know him for his webinars, interactive workshops or training. Some will be knowledgeable, thanks to his YouTube channel about estimating Unknown Unknowns. Or making robust budgets and plans. And lately he added Advisory Board member to the list. Now you’re in the know.

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Some of the most outstanding project managers have the broadest base of experience. For example, Kasper has Swiss Army knife versatility and a natural flair for quickly adapting to new situations. He has spent the last eleven years rising to the challenges of a spectrum of industries, on and off shore, above and below the waves. Taking in wind turbines, software, service, maintenance and even medical devices. His lengthy resume even shows he found time to run two start-ups - a popular restaurant and a busy translation house. Kasper is as can-do as they come.

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Projects can be volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. It comes with the territory. But this is not a territory Alex is, in any way, frightened of exploring. On the contrary, he’s the cool-as-a-cucumber senior program manager you want on the team when you’re on a burning platform or your ideal scenario is under siege. Alex knows his stuff. His focus and calm are infectious and his cheerfulness under pressure is often commented on by those who’ve been lucky to work with him. He’s a certified project manager. He works agile. This is Alex. So, relax.

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Anders is a senior project manager who comes with significant after-effects. That new product development project that begins as a complex, multi-faceted nightmare is suddenly transformed into a tightly organized sequence of predictable events. Those obstacles preventing smooth IT progress are swiftly identified and overcome. The stakeholders puzzled or stressed with processing technical information now have a clear, simple explanation of what’s happening, in language they understand. For maximum effectiveness, choose Anders.

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Bjarne describes himself as passionate about project management and nobody who reads his resume would doubt that for a moment. Any senior manager, at national or global level, would look enviously at this record of broad-shouldered responsibilities, successfully executed in the service of clients, creating anything from clean electricity to cream cheese. However, Bjarne is equally passionate about keeping physically active. He hunts, dives, runs, teaches kayaking to beginners, is keen to learn surfing and will even to challenge you to a race…on a unicycle. Clearly, Bjarne is, himself, a source of renewable energy.

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Bo is here to do the hard stuff. In fact, the bigger the project, the more complexity is attached to it, the more Bo smiles inside and rolls up his sleeves. He has confidently led multi-layered, multi-cultural, multi-national departments – in multiple locations - building a reputation as a committed colleague and strong communicator. Dealing primarily with wind energy R&D, Scada and software development. Phew. So, it will come as no surprise to hear that Bo had a recent contract in the High Voltage Department.

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You meet Claus. You learn about his staggering back catalogue of experience in product innovation and leadership. You are immediately reassured. Not least because, for the last two decades, Claus has developed an understanding of the spectrum of challenges that can confront and compromise new ideas. He has acted as Director of Technology, Director of Project, Director of PMO, Director of Quality, Project Lead, Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developer…and infected countless colleagues with his tenacity and determination to succeed. Why have a senior technology leader when you can have a Claus?

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Johnny is a CTO-class digital manager to whom agile is more than a methodology or a mindset - it's a way of life. (He doesn't have a shopping list, he has a backlog.) Johnny is experienced in both Scrum and SAFe. Meaning he can ceremoniously sprint through epics, stories and tasks at scale. Even if the team involved is humongously large, distributed globally and involves off-site freelancers - which requires great clarity and communication skills. Fortunately, Johnny can call a spade a spade in four languages.

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Karsten’s enviable track record as a project manager is a story of creating the winning team, time after time. Here, we have a leader that inspires action. Someone who can overcome obstacles and navigate the political, organisational and technical landscape. But more importantly, a leader who sees the value of the diverse range of passionate, professionals in his team. By being open, communicative and democratic with colleagues, Karsten believes they feel able to rise to any challenge. So, they win because they feel energised, empowered and motivated, not pressurised.

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As an experienced Electronics Engineer and Senior Project Manager, Lars is hard-wired to work with complexity and apply cool-headed logic, structure and organisation to the most technically demanding projects. Pragmatism and process come as second nature to him, even when time pressure is making most people reach for the aspirin. Perhaps this explains why the teams Lars manages feel confident, motivated and well-informed by a leader that is cheerful under pressure. Ask him nicely and he’ll tell you about his development and patent for a inline vapour phase soldering machine. (Google it.)

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There are many theories about why Lars is so structured and pragmatic. How his input can help make a project run smoothly and without a glitch. Or how he is so able to manage and monitor workflows, no sweat, even if they are drowning in data. Some might say that it’s because he has many years of experience. Or that he has a special gift for leading and motivating teams, even if their members are from different disciplines or cultures. Perhaps all of this is true. But maybe the verdict is far simpler: Lars was originally a programmer. And, once you understand what eloquent coding is, you see how the world can work to plan.

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For every problem, there is a Niels Jørgen solution. Niels Jørgen has spent the last 25 years finding creative ways to overcome the barriers, pitfalls and unforeseen circumstances that can get in the way of brilliant new products and technologies. Most of the years spend personally managing projects in large and mid-sized organisations. Here, you have a very structured people manager who is as good at listening to colleagues as he is at leading them and directing them to success. Niels looks at life with funnel vision: innovative thinking and good intentions go in at one end and concrete, realistic actions come out of the other. No problem.

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Now. Not in six months. Straight out the box. Peter will be an active ingredient that will impact your organisation on Day One. Originally an engineer, this project management pro has a natural curiosity to understand the technology, solutions and risks. And his reassuring, Swiss Army knife style breadth of experience means that, even when a project is VUCA, Peter is never fazed. When the going gets tough, Peter’s people skills shine and the teams he has helped to build deliver, big time. No sweat.

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To get an accurate perspective on Peter’s unique capabilities, you’re going to need a wide angle lens. His experience is just so broad, extensive and comprehensive. As a senior manager with an R&D background, Peter has an uncommon familiarity with the lifecycle of any process, program or product. Because, in his 20 year career, he has been involved in virtually every relevant role and discipline. Internationally, locally. At scale and one-to-one. End to end. Delivering outstanding results and firing up happy teams along the way. Which is why Peter is so highly - and widely - recommended.

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The more ambitious a management team, the more enterprising its long-term aims, the greater the risk. Or, put another way, the more there is a need to engage Poul. Poul’s first language is strategy. He is fluent in clarifying, designing and maintaining the activities a company needs to adopt, strategically, to deliver concrete, tangible, measurable - and admirable - results. He can help you analyze the possibilities, make killer decisions, help implement the road map and even follow up after the project is signed off. If you’re thinking ‘Let’s make this happen’, call for Poul.

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Don’t read another text book about agile. Don’t dream of the benefits of high performing teams, working as efficiently as a Rolex. End your search for that impossibly charismatic, energetic scrum master. Just work with Rasmus. Rasmus is more than a role model for the principles, mindset and practicalities of agile, he’s a borderline evangelist, converting even the most cynical of colleagues. When you see how agile can be under Rasmus’ servant-leader stewardship, you’ll suddenly begin to believe that your people, your projects and even your organisation can be truly transformed.

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The saying goes that there are those who can teach and those who can do. René is one of those rare individuals who can do both in equal measure. You see, before becoming a well-respected agile project manager, product owner and solutions and systems architect, René was actually a computer scientist and software developer. Clients in local government, engineering, IT, water and even plastic bricks have all benefited from the way René translates academic theory into concrete practice. And, having run a successful consulting firm of his own for a decade, you can add being commercially minded as a reason to recommend René.

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If you were to listen to how Rikke described what she does you would notice how many times she refers to people and not just project management. So, unsurprisingly, her fifteen years of experience in IT security, wind energy and healthcare IT have left a positive, heart-felt impression on a great many colleagues. Clearly, Rikke’s power, drive and dedication is balanced with a natural empathy for those in her teams. Her strength in analysis and planning is matched with a responsibility to notice the abilities and vulnerabilities of others. Rikke is one of those leaders who you can trust to give you firm and clear feedback. And you will feel totally comfortable to sit down with her to hear it.

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Although leading programs, platforms and projects involves an inevitable amount of desk work, Thomas prefers not to communicate clear goals and expectations in the seated position. While others fire off emails, Thomas takes to his feet. He leads by walking around and talking to people, face to face. He has an informal style and a sense of humour that brings people together. Improving processes. Motivating colleagues. By being present and part of the conversation. Thomas quite literally walks the talk.

Sales and tender management - Jens’ speciality - may sound like a functional, transactional role. But here is a senior consultant who has introduced a very personal touch and built a reputation for his door-open, face-to-face, human approach. Jens frequently performs a delicate balancing act. For example, rising to a commercial and technical challenge but, at the same time, motivating and inspiring his colleagues. Or, delivering better value whilst also increasing engagement. Any ambitious client will love Jens’ authentic approach to business growth. And every successful project will feel like it carries his signature. In ink.

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Unlike many people who claim to be ‘hands-on’ when it comes to project management, Thomas has first-hand experience of the mechanics of production and process. He is actually a qualified automation technician and marine engineer and has worked on and off-shore, often in diverse international environments. He brings no less than ten years worth of production, maintenance, technical and automation experience to the party. And Thomas is equally good with humans which gives him the reputation for listening, leading, guiding and delegating.

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On an average workday you will always know where to find Lasse: at the intersection of mechanics, electronics and computing. Otherwise known as mechatronics. Lasse has spent the last two decades mastering this discipline, with experience ranging from R&D to verification and validation of hundreds of mechatronic products. Earning his first wage as an electrician, Lasse switched from rewiring to hiring and leading teams of highly skilled engineers, building up and maturing the product development competencies in facilities from China to Ukraine. This experience has given so many famous Danish clients the confidence to put Lasse on their R&D frontline.

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Even though Jan has no idea what his next big challenge will be, he knows exactly how he will feel when his new client shakes hands and it’s all systems go. And it’s the same feeling he’s had over a career in service, project and change management spanning twenty-five years. Jan will turn up with high expectations, fueled with sheer positivity and excitement. And if the going gets tough – and it usually does – he will be prepared to make difficult decisions and maintain both his sense of humour and his strong talent for communication. If you have an important brief on your desk, now you know how Jan will tackle it. And you can imagine how happy you could feel when it’s completed.

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When a project is gathering momentum, it’s all too easy for a team to concentrate so much on execution that they lose sight of the original purpose. Which can lead talented people, unintentionally, off piste. What makes Jan different as a project manager is that, from start to finish, he keeps what he calls ‘The Big Why’ in continuous focus. It’s his compass. His sense of direction. And it eventually becomes everyone else’s. So, no matter whether the project is waterfall, agile or hybrid, Jan and The Big Why means success for the team, its sponsors and the end users. That’s why you should hire Jan.

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Thomas earned black belts in both Ju-Jitsu and Kenpo Karate but deserves similar coloured recognition for expertise in his working life, too. Colleagues say he has mastered all the facets of being a true leader. Not just for his ability to embrace change and translate his energy and positivity throughout his team. Not simply for his persistence or work ethic. But for his habit of delivering extraordinary, unexpected results, ahead of the game. On projects ranging from embedded real time systems to the deployment of Big Data, Thomas has led by example. Martial arts passion has been turned into a profession.

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Jesper is a senior software specialist who takes supreme satisfaction from turning digital mess into the kind of clarity and simplicity that Marie Kondo would admire, if she was in IT. With his eyes laser-focused on the project objective, Jesper smiles and cuts through the complexity. He’s more than committed to getting his hands dirty, playing an energetic part of any team he joins. If that team needs leadership, he’s the right man for the job. And, to top it all, this guy should surely win some prize for the number of endorsements he’s attracted for industry knowledge and technical capability. You’ll need infinite scroll to travel down the full list. And a large Americano.

By joining Escape, you join an energetic community of like-minded, experienced project management experts. You’ll be entitled to benefits like free training, coaching to improve your CV, a pension scheme – and even a flattering photo and a biography written by a copywriter. What’s not to like?

If you’re now open to the idea of joining our team of project professionals, drop a line to Rolf. rolf@escape.company