Services

Helping people and projects move forward

At Paton Consulting, we help individuals and teams stop spinning their wheels and start making progress. Whether you're managing a project, leading a team, or just trying to get unstuck, we bring structure to the chaos and the support you need to turn talking into action.

Project Management Training

For accidental PMs, experienced professionals, and organizational leaders. We offer practical training to build project management skills across all levels of your team — from basic frameworks to advanced execution strategies.

    • Essentials for Accidental Project Managers

    • Advanced Skills for Experienced PMs

    • Project Management for Leaders

    • Cross-functional Project Teams

  • Available in-person or virtual | Offered as single workshops or multi-session programs

Coaching & Career Development

1:1 coaching to help professionals grow, lead, and make a difference. We support individuals at key points of transition — whether implementing new skills, navigating their next career move, or stepping into leadership.

Hands-On Project Management

When you need a certified project manager to lead the work. We step in to lead projects when you don’t have the time, expertise, or internal capacity. With deep experience in education, public sector, and data-driven initiatives, we manage projects from start to finish — integrating seamlessly with your team.

    • End-to-end planning and delivery

    • Governance and reporting

    • Embedded or independent project leadership

    • Data and IT Initiatives

    • Process Improvement Projects

    • Cross-Functional Projects

    • Regional and Statewide Initiatives

Facilitation & Strategic Thought Partnership

Turning collaborative thinking into aligned action. We design and facilitate high-stakes meetings, retreats, and strategic planning sessions — helping teams get aligned and start moving forward. We also partner with leaders behind the scenes to frame challenges, explore options, and make confident decisions.

Leadership Training

Our leadership training is designed to support leaders as they face complicated people and situations in the workplace. We focus on practical skills, strategic thinking, and personal accountability, helping individuals grow as leaders or enabling teams to develop stronger leadership capabilities.

    • Leading for Execution

    • Leadership Fundamentals

    • Cross-Functional Leadership

    • Strategic Decision-Making & Problem-Solving

  • Sessions can stand alone or be embedded into strategic planning, coaching, or change initiatives.

Professional Development & PDUs

Credential-aligned training for PMI-certified professionals. We offer live and on-demand training that qualifies for PDUs to maintain certifications like PMP®, PMI-ACP®, and PgMP®. Sessions are engaging, relatable, and mapped to PMI’s Talent Triangle.

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