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I joined McConnell Dowell about 2 years ago in the Vic/Tas Region. Currently working in the Inland Rail Project from Wangaratta Vic. I am from Bogota, Colombia, came to Australia 13 years ago to do some studies (For 6 months only!!) and decided to stay for work.

During this time, I've worked for a small company called Girdwood Contracting in Melbourne and then JHG for another 8 years around Melbourne and regional vic areas.

Looking forward to understanding more about myself and the way I am leading people atm and how I can improve my leadership skills to build a stronger, more efficient, motivated and cohesive project team.

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Miguel Reyes - Construction Manager - McConnell Dowell | LinkedIn

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Civil Engineer and Construction Manager with over 14 years of experience in infrastructure projects and project management. Adept at budget control and planning with highly developed skills in resource management. Refined abilities in design and civil engineering interventions with outstanding inter…

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Meet Your Program Director - James Yorston

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Meet Your Program Director - James Yorston

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My purpose is to challenge and support leaders to stay with rather than defend against organisational complexity. This affords the possibility of increased productivity, creativity and sustainability.

My practice in the leadership space is shaped two key elements: my lived experience in senior leadership roles and my deep experience in adult development.

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My purpose is to challenge and support leaders to stay with rather than defend against organisational complexity. This affords the possibility of increased productivity, creativity and sustainability.

My practice in the leadership space is shaped two key elements: my lived experience in senior leadership roles and my deep experience in adult development.

Over the last two decades I have held senior leadership roles in large organisations in both Australia and Asia. This gives me a felt experience for the challenges, tensions and expectations faced by senior leaders. Secondly, through lifelong studies I have also gained a deep appreciation of the way adults develop and learn. This brings in concepts such as vertical development and understanding the conscious and unconscious dynamics in organisational life.

I am also big advocate of the term 'giving the work back'. I see my role as facilitating and unleashing others potential, rather than clients become dependent upon me for the answers.

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James Yorston - Executive Education Leadership Development - Melbourne Business School | LinkedIn

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My purpose is to challenge and support leaders to stay with rather than defend against organisational complexity. This affords the possibility of increased productivity, creativity and sustainability. My practice in the leadership space is shaped two key elements: my lived experience in senior leadership roles and my deep experience in adult development.

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The world needs more leaders - not necessarily people in positions of authority, but people who are willing to take informed, intelligent risks to change the status quo for the better. To that end, I'm passionate about helping people to unlock their leadership potential, regardless of their title or role.

My 'special sauce' is creating a safe space for tough issues to be explored openly, constructively and creatively. I look forward to working with you!

Email: C.Kreltszheim@mbs.edu
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/chyonne

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Construction Manager in SA.
Work experience:
Started in the Coal Mines UK - Mechanical En gineering - then quickly realised that i could earn more money in a leadership/management role.
Left the mines and started working on major rail projects across the UK. Projects included new tram systems, London underground and track renewals for Network Rail.
In 2010 an old boss asked me if I fancied working in Australia. At the time i was working on a project with 3ft of snow and temp of -4. It didn't take long to say yes.
We emigrated to Adelaide in 2010, I've worked with Transfield Services, CPB and now MCD. Just passed my 4-year anniversary with MCD.
Looking forward to the prgram

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I joined McConnell Dowell as an Undergrad Sustainability Advisor on Gold Coast Light Rail, fast forward 11 years, I'm now an Environmental Manger across Australian Operations based out of Melbourne.

In this time I have worked in 4 states across Australia in various roles, including Health and Safety, I have been part developing projects from concept, tender, delivery and closeout at the end of DLP.

In my spare time, I enjoy getting out into the magnificent countryside we have and exploring it with my fiancé.

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Construction Manager - NSW/ACT

I joined McConnell Dowell just under 2 years ago in the NSW/ACT Region. I came to MCD to diversify my career, which had previously been station upgrade projects. Since joinging MCD I have been lucky enough to work on a couple of Earthen Dam estimates, a large steel bridge estimate, was also deployed to work as a client representative for a large concrete dam project earlyworks scope, and soon to start on a port upgrade project.

I am looking forward to the operational leadership program to help develop some of my softer and self skills, which we generally don't make time for during project delivery. I am interested to learn how I can progress to the next level and be a part of a strong leadership team.

Fun fact - I can remember every cutover date and significant lift on a project, however, I forget my partner's and kids' birthdays and anniversaries without fail. m-)
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Project Director: Vic / Tas

http://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkaddis

I have been with MCD for just over 2 years, currently in pre-contracts as part of the NELP Eastern Fwy consortium, having bid lead & delivered Narre Warren Cranbourne Rd.

I have been in the industry for nearly 30 years, having spent time abroad living in London in the early 2000's.

In a time that has seen so much change, I am looking forward to adding more tools to the toolkit.

My wife & I travel overseas most years, most recently we were in Japan & Taiwan over the month of April.

Fun fact - Each of my grand parents were born in different countries & being a first generation Australian I did not speak english until I was 8 years old

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I had 7yrs of Site Engineering on varied civils projects in the UK before I moved to Christchurch, NZ for the earthquake rebuild. After several years of being a PM, I wanted a change of role. I started with McConnell Dowell a little under 2yrs ago as an Engineering Manager and enjoy the concentration on technical aspects that this role brings.
In my spare time, I do lots of hiking with my family, a never-ending stream of DIY, playing football, and surfing.

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I have been working with McConnell Dowell coming up on 20 years now, 8 of which have been as Project Manager, and have had the opportunity to work on some truly world class projects with some amazing teams. I have also seen changes over this time, not only in Management, but also in Management styles, some of which have been more effective than others in building and maintaining these teams.
I am looking forward to the Operational Leadership Program to further develop my leadership skills and are open to identifying some meaningful opportunities for improvement.
I am sparing a thought for my wife, that will need to manage the household with two young children, two nuisance cats, and an 11 week old puppy while I am away...
In my spare time I enjoy anything to do with motor cars or motor racing and have completed restorations on a couple of classic vehicles over the years.

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I started my career with MCD all the way back in 2007 as a Health & Safety Trainee. Spending the next 10 years getting the opportunity to work across various projects across Australia. The experience  set a solid foundation for me and built some friendships I still have today.

I left MCD for a couple of years to work with Acciona and Fulton Hogan and returned in 2021.

Look forward to being apart of this program and continuing to develop my leadership skills

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Meet Your Program Director - James Yorston

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Meet Your Program Director - James Yorston

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My purpose is to challenge and support leaders to stay with rather than defend against organisational complexity. This affords the possibility of increased productivity, creativity and sustainability.

My practice in the leadership space is shaped two key elements: my lived experience in senior leadership roles and my deep experience in adult development.

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My purpose is to challenge and support leaders to stay with rather than defend against organisational complexity. This affords the possibility of increased productivity, creativity and sustainability.

My practice in the leadership space is shaped two key elements: my lived experience in senior leadership roles and my deep experience in adult development.

Over the last two decades I have held senior leadership roles in large organisations in both Australia and Asia. This gives me a felt experience for the challenges, tensions and expectations faced by senior leaders. Secondly, through lifelong studies I have also gained a deep appreciation of the way adults develop and learn. This brings in concepts such as vertical development and understanding the conscious and unconscious dynamics in organisational life.

I am also big advocate of the term 'giving the work back'. I see my role as facilitating and unleashing others potential, rather than clients become dependent upon me for the answers.

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James Yorston - Executive Education Leadership Development - Melbourne Business School | LinkedIn

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My purpose is to challenge and support leaders to stay with rather than defend against organisational complexity. This affords the possibility of increased productivity, creativity and sustainability. My practice in the leadership space is shaped two key elements: my lived experience in senior leadership roles and my deep experience in adult development.

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Im a West Coast Eagles supporter, so at the moment nothing can really get me down. What I've learnt is that nothing really prepares you for going through the turmoil which the club has dished up over the past 2 to 3 years. But it is in times like these that you analyse, scrutinise and question the leadership.

I'm coming in to this course to challenge and deepen my thoughts on leadership. I have always subscribed that successful leaders do not set out to a leader, they set out to achieve an objective and to make a difference.

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I am a Project Manager and a mum to a 1-year old.
I came to Australia alone at the age of 17 with limited English. After I completed my Tertiary Degree in UWA, I joined MCD through the Graduate Project in Perth. I did nearly 7 years of FIFO, then returned to metro area and started working on major departmental infrastructure project in Adelaide.
My personal experiences have shaped me into a driven and resilient individual, which has helped my career progression.
I am looking forward to this program, which I know will help me taking further steps in the leadership role. I am really passionate about inspiring more girls to join the Construction Industry and believe "you can't be what you can't see".

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I've joined Built Environs 3 years ago in Victoria. I've worked on various commercial social infrastructures for the last 8 years and a few years of residential projects prior to that. I hold builder's registration in both domestic and commercial construction.
I'm good at tackling technical issues. Through this course, i hope to improve management skills and shape myself to be a better PM.