šļøFola F. Alabi
Global Authority on Strategic Leadership and Project Management | Keynote Speaker and Leadership Strategist | Aligning Strategy, Execution and AI to Deliver Change That Sticks⢠| Contributor, PMIās First PMO Guide | SDG8
Canada
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About
Most organizations execute projects but few achieve their strategic intent, create Change That Sticksā¢ļø, or build value that compounds.
There is a gap, a costly void between strategy and value and the numbers are staggering. āPMI found that organizations waste nearly 10 cents of every dollar invested ā roughly $1 million every 20 seconds ā due to poor project performance.ā
This is not a resources problem. It's a strategic alignment problem which Strategic Project Intelligenceā¢ļøfixes.
McKinsey found that organizations with strategically aligned human capital and project teams outperform others by 143%. Yet most leaders, PMs, and PMOs are still operating tactically in a world demanding strategic thinking.
That is exactly the problem I have dedicated my career to solving with Strategic Project Intelligence.
What I Do
I help leaders, project professionals, and organizations close the strategy-to-execution gap ā transforming how teams think, lead, and deliver value at scale.
How I Can Help Your Organization:
- Strategy & PMO Leadership
- Keynote Speaking
- Executive Advisory
- Corporate Facilitation
- Coaching & Training
For every engagement, I bring a rare blend of empirical research in strategy projects management and Neuroeconomics, two decades of executive-level experience, and a proven track record spanning the Energy, Financial Services, and IT sectors across startups, public, and private organizations globally.
Results That Speak
- Saved 11% on a $12B portfolio through strategic energy transformation
- Built Strategic PMOs governing 100+ projects across $400M+ budgets
- Delivered keynotes across Africa, the Middle East, North America, and Europe
- Designed training programs closing the strategy-to-value gap on multiple continents
- Developed programs for key Government of Canada šØš¦ initiatives.
Top Keynote Topics
1. The Future of Project Management & PMOs: Closing the Strategy-to-Value Gap
2. Strategic Value Maximizer: Do Less, Achieve More for High-Performing Teams
3. Evolution of Leadership: From Managing to Strategic Leadership
About Me
I was raised by an economist and an entrepreneur ā strategic thinking and bold execution are literally in my DNA. I'm currently pursuing my Doctorate and hold an MBA, PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, and Change Management certifications.
My research thought leadership and insights from my book appear in Thrive Global, PMO Leader, and Strategic Project Leader.
My mission is to create one million strategic project leaders by 2030. Where project management as a discipline is elevated.
Ready to create quantum value?
Book a strategy session www.FolaAlabi.com
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15K followers
Experience
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Strategic Project Leader
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Educator & Thought Leader - Strategic Leadership, Product and Project Management Expert
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
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PMI Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC)
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Senior Manager Business Transformation ā Strategy, People & Portfolio Management (EPMO)
Tetra Energy Management Consulting
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TC Energy
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Education
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London South Bank University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Strategy and Project Management
Thesis: Project Management practices exploring the inextricable confluence between change management, technology and project management in organizational transformation.
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Chartered Management Institute
Postgraduate Degree Business Administration, Management and Operations
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LASU
Bachelor's degree Philosophy
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Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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President
Toastmasters District 42
- Present 4 years
Education
Empowering professionals to become exceptional leaders and communicators.
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Podcast Host
Franze and Friends
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Education
Providing leadership strategies to empower professionals.
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Publications
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Emotional Intelligence - Much More Needed for Today's World
See publicationEmotional Intelligence is a crucial quotient. However, several other quotients are required to succeed in this era of organizational transformation.
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A Paradigm Shift Required in These Disruptive Times
See publicationOrganizations and individuals that will thrive in this ever-changing climate are those that can successfully pivot to remain relevant and gain competitive advantage.
The only certainty is uncertainty! Adaptability is key hence, a paradigm shift is required in these disruptive times. -
Employee 4.0 - Succeeding in these competitive times
See publicationIn these ever-changing and competitive times, we all need to have GRIT and work even harder to attain and sustain success.
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The Value-Driven Portfolio or Program/Project Specific PMO
See publicationThe Value Driven PMO focuses on how the portfolio, program and project management office can add strategic value to their organization.
Courses
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Communicating Change in an Enterprise-Wide Transformation
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Delivering Business result with a PMO
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Digital Transformation for Leaders
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Innovation Management
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Leading with Emotional Intelligence
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Leading with Innovation
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Lean Six Sigma :Analyze, Improve, and Control Tools
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Lean Six Sigma: Define and Measure Tools
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Machine Learning
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Operationall Excellence Foundations
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Predictive Analytics
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RPA, AI, and Cognitive Tech for Leaders
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Statistics Foundations 1, 2 &3
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Strategic Agility
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Strategic Human Resources
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Strategic Leadership
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Honors & Awards
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Innovation and Collaboration
TransCanada Pipeline
Honoured for demonstrating TransCanada's core values of innovation and collaboration for my work in the creation of a new onboarding program that was outside my remit - going above and beyond my call of duty.
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Strategic Innovation
VP Project Development and Alberta Oil - TC Energy
Spotlight for making Project Excellence & Quality Management a success, which was an initiative I proposed which was aimed at improving risk management practises, improving vendor management and increasing the bottom line.
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Ingenuity for Risk Management and Synergy Creation
VP Project Development and Alberta Oil - TC Energy
Based on the success of a detailed business case and value proposition strategy to senior management on the need for a strategic pivot to ensure success in project delivery.
The strategy was based on the effective management of risks, complexities and appropriate selection and use of suitable methodologies on projects within Project Development and Alberta Oil portfolio of over $30Billon. Subsequent to the delivery of this strategy, I followed up with c-suite executives with an engagingā¦Based on the success of a detailed business case and value proposition strategy to senior management on the need for a strategic pivot to ensure success in project delivery.
The strategy was based on the effective management of risks, complexities and appropriate selection and use of suitable methodologies on projects within Project Development and Alberta Oil portfolio of over $30Billon. Subsequent to the delivery of this strategy, I followed up with c-suite executives with an engaging presentation aimed at fleshing-out the strategy's execution plan.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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French
Elementary proficiency
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Yoruba
Professional working proficiency
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Bini
Professional working proficiency
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