"Over the past few months we have worked together to bring a refreshed objective to the purpose of a Project Manager. At face value this would seem to be a simple exercise of discussing the relevant perspectives of cost, schedule, quality and leadership with the latter being the trickiest to nail down. Our conversations have ranged further than that and, I believe, we have begun to focus on those issues that really matter particularly surrounding understanding where we are now and the importance of relationships. I think we now both agree that managing relationships is the bottom line; the most important thing for a project manager to do successfully.
To that end you have given 2 talks to our Project Management Institute (PMI) monthly meetings both of which have caused the attendees to stop and reflect a little about where they are at and what is important to consider in solving day to day problems. The feedback has been interesting with some departing confused and unconvinced that they would think deeper. However, I believe that the majority have left these meetings with the kernel of a deeper consideration that can be further nurtured. This has been down to your presentation style and obvious passion for what you do and for that I am very happy to recommend you to any other group who is wanting to see further than the blinding obvious!"
— Chris Sleap - Senior Projects Manager, CloughAmecBeca (CAB)
"Peter Mischefski presented for 45 minutes to a group of 70 operations staff from the Fonterra Whareroa Powders complex. The presentation was aimed at motivating people to reflect about situational issues that occurred in their daily lives and how these issues could impact on their performance. The goal was to keep a positive frame of mind which would result in a higher level of performance at home and work.
Peter presented well and maintained good attention from the audience. The topic created some good discussion afterwards and I received some good feedback.
I would like to recommend Peter for similar business activities and wish him well for his future endeavours."
— Steve Fraser - Technical Team Lead Process Technical LNI Region
Fronterra
"Pete has excellent people skills. His ability to listen and respect others enables him to develop people’s personal strengths in and out of the workplace."
— Jonathan Keegan - Director
Keegan Electrical
"Pete delivered a brilliant presentation which every single one of us could relate to. Since then, it has had a positive effect to our working environment. Everyone took something from the presentation and all of us found it to be fantastic and very motivational. Pete offered a whole new outlook on life and keeping things simple and positive. Thanks so much Pete."
The Team at Keegan Electrical
"Pete bought with him his seemingly unlimited knowledge and experience and continues to provide us with priceless information. His ability to pass on his experience and knowledge in a practical way has been amazing. Peter also has an uncanny way of being able to listen to your problems, put them into perspective and offer solutions that are logical."
— Grant and Lorraine Best - Director
T.E.T. Multisports Centre
"I first heard Peter Mischefski talk at a Lions Meeting on Motivation and we decided to have him come and talk to our Staff at Mountain Motors. Peter ran a very informal and relaxing meeting with the Staff who all really enjoyed his motto of "Feel good = performance = results." Leaving us all thinking about our attitude, our goals and ourselves in life.
We would certainly have no hesitation in recommending Peter to other businesses just to hear him talk on "Life skills", Positive attitudes" and "You can do it""
— Colleen Moore - Office Manager
Mountain Motors
"Talking about awareness & being aware of the here and now was super beneficial for me as I seem to focus too much on the future. Great energy and feelings in the room."
— TSB Staff
"Great emotional connectivity within the audience. The topics were felt on an emotional level not just as a subject matter."
— TSB Staff
“Perfect timing in my life for this. Very inspirational. Thank you.”
— TSB Staff