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Debra uses her Prince2® and Prince2® Agile qualifications to manage projects effectively and in a structured manner,  adapting the processes of planning, organizing and execution to suit the scale, scope and size of the project requirements. At the outset Debra develops a Project Execution Plan defining the project parameters for success.

Bridging design expertise with project management, Debra leads design processes, teams and deliverables. She ensures creative and technical elements align seamlessly with project goals, promoting collaboration and efficiency.

Using Excel and financial project software such as Procim®, Debra meticulously tracks costs and timelines, ensuring projects remain on budget. Whether managing third-party expenditures or optimising internal resources, she brings financial discipline to every stage.

Effective planning is the backbone of any successful project. Debra collaborates with programme managers using Primavera P6 and MS Project to establish goals, timelines, milestones and tasks. She delivers schedules that provide clear insights into progress, change impact and risk analysis.

For design consultants, Debra works with brands on retail projects to review concept and technical design submissions to ensure designs comply with mall and local guidelines,  regulatory standards and merchandising requirements. Her keen eye guarantees that aesthetic and functional objectives are met before final approval.

On exhibition and event projects, Debra manages client expectations through clear communication, progress reporting and proactive issue resolution, ensuring seamless project delivery.

Debra has collaborated with clients and consultants on retail and museum projects to create design standards documentation. These guidelines establish benchmarks to ensure consistency, quality and compliance across all project deliverables.

Debra develops design risk registers to identify, assess and mitigate risks during the design phase. She tracks and manages these risks throughout the project lifecycle, conducting workshops as needed to address emerging challenges proactively.

When leading design teams, Debra provides detailed checklists covering technical and design requirements to ensure all required information is obtained. She integrates an RFI (Request for Information) process to track and resolve missing information efficiently, maintaining project momentum.

As changes are inevitable, Debra will run a structured variation process to manage scope, design and implementation changes with minimal disruption, while keeping all stakeholders informed and aligned. She ensures that all adjustments, including value engineering, are executed without exposing the project to unnecessary risk.

Having worked across many sectors, for design consultancies and contractors, on local and international projects, Debra advises on material selection, ensuring compliance with industry standards, sustainability criteria, durability requirements, and performance expectations.

For museum and visitor attraction projects, Debra works closely with designers to develop operational strategies that enhance visitor experience and engagement. Her plans address exhibit functionality, safety considerations and long-term maintenance.

Debra can efficiently plan resources for a project by leveraging a vast network of specialist contacts, ensuring productivity is optimised and project objectives are met.

Transparency is key. Debra provides structured reports detailing milestones, challenges and performance insights. Weekly and monthly reports, complemented by stakeholder meetings, keep projects on track and decision-makers informed.

Debra leads multidisciplinary teams on projects, from multiple design and content teams for design consultancies to internal and external teams and third party suppliers for contractors. Debra manages teams across different locations, ensuring effective communication, collaboration and efficiency in high-stakes projects.

For contractors, Debra produces comprehensive Health & Safety Files, incorporating design risk registers and operations & maintenance manuals, ensuring full compliance and a safe working environment.

Debra collaborates with designers and clients to develop well-structured Quality Management Plans, outlining assurance and control measures to ensure all deliverables meet established standards and client expectations.

Providing a client with prototypes and mock-ups is crucial for quality control during production. Debra works with designers, contractors and suppliers to establish prototype and sampling schedules, managing visits to test functionality, design and usability before final implementation.