Patrick Binns

BSc (EE), MBA, P.Eng, PMP, CMC

Patrick is an experienced management consultant and solution architect with a wealth of knowledge in the manufacturing, health informatics, and software sectors. Patrick has been teaching project management for over 10 years using PMI's methodology as a base. His courses extend project management basics learned during the PMP certification process by introducing real-world aspects to project management.

As a consultant, Patrick facilitates the development of business strategies and organization models. He has led large information technology projects and has been involved in launching new products into the marketplace. These skills and experiences are introduced in Abinsi's Leader Series and Business Series courses.

Patrick has been involved as a community leader, instructor, facilitator, coach, and mentor. His passion includes organization design, growth planning, and effective use of information technology. He currently teaches courses in project management at the University of Alberta.

Patrick is an active member in Edmonton’s consulting and project management communities. He has been involved in many board-level positions as a volunteer and as a business owner.

"My passion: Less is more - reduce waste through designing and building efficient systems and processes that are sustainable. Flexible organizations become "Great" by addressing both opportunities and barriers; these organizations motivate their internal and external stakeholders through clear messages that define purpose and benefits. I strongly discourage technology for the sake of technology; appropriate technology should be used responsibly. I am motivated when working on projects that involve transformational change that reduce barriers, enable new business competencies, and develop strong stakeholder relationships."

- Patrick Binns