IT Professional Management | IT Service Delivery Management | IT Consulting | IT Cyber Security | People Management

I oversee and Manage Information Technology Operations and Strategy at different organizations. With years of experience in the IT field, I've implemented many infrastructures, and IT governance, IT security,  IT Teams, IT Policies and Procedures,  IT Systems/Applications/Products etc. 

I am passionate about leveraging emerging technologies and best practices to optimize business processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive organizational growth. I have successfully led and successfully executed several IT projects, such as migrating to local(on-prem) and cloud-based solutions, implementing IT security frameworks, and improving IT infrastructure and performance. 
I enjoy collaborating with business partners and stakeholders to align IT objectives with organizational goals and vision.

Olawale Kolawole

📝Every Setback is a Setup for a Comeback!🔥

Sometimes life breaks you just to show you what you're made of. 

You don't have to be strong every second. Let yourself pause, breathe,  and unravel if you must. 

Tears aren't weakness. It's shows you're human. 
Rest isn't quitting, it's survival. 
Your worth isn't tied to how much you carry, it's in how gently you choose to heal.

You think you've hit your limit, that you can't take one more thing, and then something else happens, and somehow, you survive it. 
That survival becomes your quiet rebellion.

There’s something powerful about surviving what you once thought would destroy you. Even if you crawled through it, the fact that you made it through is proof of your strength.

When life setbacks test you, rise with lessons learnt, adjust strategies, grow and and keep pushing on.

No matter your situation in life, always remember that the sun will rise again tomorrow and so you will.

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#inspiration #leadership #bestadvice #management #whatinspiresme  #motivation #healthcare #healthcare #education #strategy #personaldevelopment #mindfulness #empathy #happiness #mentalhealth

💡How to Single-Handedly Build a Floating Bamboo House!🔥

One genius and inexpensive idea is the building of a floating house with bamboo.

This showcase the ingenuity of civil work and engineering to coexist seamlessly.

Education and #technology projects enables #students to explore complex concepts like dams in a practical and interactive way. It doesn’t require #skills but can be creatively assembled into a house fueling #sustainability.

This explores the beauty of #construction and civil #engineering through hands-on projects that fosters problem solving #skills and deeper understanding of our natural resources and promotes an experiential #learning #STEM #education showcasing #creativity.

#innovation #science #strategy #warehouses #fashion #management #climate #ecosystem #civilengineering #nature

💡How to Single-Handedly Build a Christmas Tree!🔥
 
This creative #construction walks us through a truly impressive single-handedly building of a Christmas tree..

This showcases the ingenuity of civil work, #engineering, education and #technology projects which enables #students to explore complex concepts like this in a practical and interactive way.

This explores the beauty of #engineering through hands-on projects that fosters problem solving #skills, #teamwork and deeper understanding of our #natural resources and promotes an experiential #learning #STEM #education.
 
#innovation #science #technology #warehouses #management #food #students #leadership #strategy #ecosystem #whatinspiresme #teaching #agriculture #greenenergy #sustainability  #manufacturing

📝The Power of Teamwork!🔥

Professionally, #teamwork is paramount for achieving collective #goals and fostering a positive #workplace culture. 

By blending diverse perspectives and leveraging individual strengths, #teams can turn challenges into opportunities. 

Effective communication enhances efficiency, ensures alignment, reduces errors and ensures everyone is on the same page.

Teamwork will not only boost organization, #business, work, project, relationship momentum but also boosts morale and #job satisfaction. 

In essence, the synergy of collaboration not only drives #success but also builds a resilient and united workforce that is ready to face any professional challenge.

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#humanresources #strategy #management #leadership #hr #education #happiness #healthcare #inspiration

📝Respect to Responsible Fathers!🔥

Responsible fathers are essential contributors to the well-being of families, communities and society as a whole. 
Their unwavering love, guidance, and support shape the lives of their #children, leaving a lasting legacy of strength, resilience, and positive values. 

Their invaluable contributions as role models, guides, and providers in the lives of their children. They demonstrate integrity, hard work, and unwavering support, instilling valuable life lessons and shaping #future generations. Fathers who are emotionally available create a nurturing #environment, nurturing resilience and well-being. 

Responsible fathers set positive examples for their children, demonstrating values like honesty, integrity, and hard work. 

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#inspiration #healthcare #bestadvice #happiness #motivation #education #success #management #strategy #mindfulness #leadership #kindness

📝Your Life Journey is Different for a Reason!🔥

Everyone's path in life is unique and shaped by their individual experiences, challenges, and purpose.

No two people have the exact same
starting or end point, resources, environment, or personal experiences in life. 

To some people, their current setback is the end of their journey, while to some, failure or setback is the major step to their #success story. 

Every step, including detours, setbacks, and challenges, serves a
purpose in shaping you into who you're meant to become. These experiences, both good and bad, teach valuable lessons and build resilience.

Life is not a race or a checklist with deadlines. There's no universal
timeline for milestones like career success, marriage, #business, #sales, projects, job, or parenthood. 
Trusting your own timing allows you to appreciate your progress authentically and don't stop trying.  

Your specific #experience, challenges, and pace are designed for our own personal growth and purpose.

The purpose of your journey is a continuous process of self discovery, #learning, healing, and evolving. Growth happens even during pauses or periods of uncertainty.

Appreciate the uniqueness of your journey, encourage self acceptance, keeping on pushing and put an end to comparison.

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#inspiration #leadership #education 
#motivation #creativity #healthcare #mentalhealth #management #nature #hr #personaldevelopment #bestadvice #teaching #training #strategy

💡Building a Flexible Chicken Feeder!🔥
 
Feeding chickens without spillage creating dirts has always been a concern in chicken breeding.

This creative #construction and building of a chicken feeder is truly ingenious.

It showcases the ingenuity of creative work, #engineering, education and #technology projects which enables #students to explore complex concepts like this in a practical and interactive way.

This explores the beauty of #creativity and #engineering through hands-on projects that fosters problem solving #skills, #teamwork and deeper understanding of our #natural resources and promotes an experiential #learning #STEM #education.

#innovation #science #teaching #climate #ecosystem #tech #warehouses #manufacturing #sustainability #agriculture #nature

📝Strength vs Experience!🔥

Strength always matters in any context of physicality. 

Techniques, #skills, #experience and strength are going to be an edge in any work or #business we do either physically or mentally.

Experience often holds more weight than raw strength, although both are important. It allows for better tactical decision-making, understanding and adapting to different situations. 
While strength provides a physical advantage, experience can negate that advantage through skillful application of techniques and strategic planning. 

Experience is generally considered a strength, that's why they said experience is the best teacher.

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#engineering #technology #inspiration #motivation #innovation #mindfulness #hr #leadership #learning #teaching #management #education #strategy

💡Happiness is FREE!🔥

Happiness is like a gentle breeze that whispers into our ears if only we listen...

Overthinking controls our mood, affects our #mentalhealth, cause depression & decreased performance. Fatigue & burnout keeps rising due to non #management of stress and work life balance. 

We need to take some time to relax, enjoy #nature and consider activities like taking a walk in a local park, having a picnic, or simply enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. 
These activities can help reduce stress, improve mood, & grow a sense of connection with the natural world and boost our #productivity. 

Remember that #happiness is a choice, peace is a state of mind and both are free.

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#motivation #inspiration  #bestadvice #Healthcare #education #healthcare #Happiness #mindfulness

💡Every Problem has 1 or more Solutions!🔥

One common #experience of all humanity is the challenge of problems.

Problem solving requires thinking, thinking requires effort, effort requires commitment. 

If we can think with an open mind, we will discover multiple solutions to every problem. Especially now, there are different  automation tools in the hands of #business users with little or no #technology or #programming #skills.

In today's world, if a #company delays undergoing #digital transformation, it's most likely to become extinct as in this digital age. 

The way we design our process speeds up the delivery to #customers and helps us achieve business goals and #success.

In any work we do, we need to keep evolving by committing to solving problems and thinking outside the box.

#Innovation #bestadvice  #engineering #creativity #education #cfbr #bestadvice #advertisingandmarketing #management #leadership #texh

💡Tunnel Chicken Farming Model!🔥
 
The creative innovation of tunnel chicken farming #construction is truly ingenious.

It showcases the ingenuity of creative work, #engineering, education and #technology projects which enables #students to explore complex concepts like this in a practical and interactive way.

This explores the beauty of #creativity and #engineering through hands-on projects that fosters problem solving #skills, #teamwork and deeper understanding of our #natural resources and promotes an experiential #learning #STEM #education.

#innovation #science #teaching #climate #ecosystem #tech #warehouses #manufacturing #sustainability #agriculture #nature

💡Creative Problem-Solving Concepts!🤯

Creative and innovative concepts encompass a wide range of ideas, from technological advancements to social and sustainable solutions.

Turning ideas into reality is the creativity bridge to meet client expectations. 

It's recognizing concepts and technologies as a set of components that can be assembled in ways that they haven’t been assembled before.

They're gradually changing our lives, organizations, jobs and offices with pure #creativity doing new things and turning ideas into reality.

Turning ideas into innovation is an ongoing process and improvements can always be made to existing products, processes, and services. 

Which one is your favorite concept?

#innovation #technology #engineering #future #sustainability #warehouses  #strategy #healthcare #warehouses #advertisingandmarketing #design #future #engineering #success #business

💡Creative Innovative Concepts!🤯

Innovation is recognizing concepts and technologies as a set of components that can be assembled in ways that they haven’t been assembled before.

The derivatives of those concepts and technologies applied in unconventional & novel ways and gradually changing our lives, organizations, jobs and offices with pure #creativity.

Creativity is thinking up new things, #innovation is doing new things. There's no innovation and creativity without thinking up new things, doing new things and turning ideas into reality.

Which one is your favorite concept?

#technology #engineering #future #tech #management #sustainability #advertisingandmarketing #leadership #warehouses #future #education #business

💡Making Chair Desk Set with Storage Box!🤯

Making chair desk set with storage nox showcases #creativity, innovative and functional #furniture. 

The attention to precise details in the #production and #construction is a mind blowing #art piece.

This explores the beauty of #engineering,  #technology and #construction through hands-on projects that fosters problem solving #skills and deeper understanding of our natural resources and promotes an experiential #learning #STEM #education showcasing creativity.

#innovation #science #strategy #hr #warehouses #management #climate #economy #ecosystem #physics #nature #technology #teaching #science #education

📝Creativity is Intelligence Having Fun!🔥

Creativity is the result of applying one's #intelligence and #knowledge with fun. 
It isn't just about being smart, but also about finding joy and the freedom to explore and enjoy the process.

It's the focused combination of unlikely things. Your mind locks onto a certain element and then searches widely for something unexpected that fits with it. 

What can scuba diving teach you about agriculture? What can trees teach you about public speaking? 
There is always some connective tissue between disciplines. 
If you wish to be more creative, look for the connections between two previously unconnected things and there #creativity sparks.

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#inspiration #ma #management #bestadvice  #motivation #leadership #education #creativity #inspiration #warehouses #happiness #mindfulness #education

📝Unhealthy Association Corrupts Good Manners!🔥

Negative people are like poison, they slowly spread without you realising it, and before you know it, you have been infected.  
If you are the smartest person in the room, you clearly in the wrong room.

Humans are imitation machine, they copy who surrounds them subconsciously. Toxic people can destroy you physically and psychologically. 

Stay away from people that take your #energy, attributes and time and don’t think you can change their toxic ways.

Surround yourself with supportive people. Build a strong support network of friends, #business, relationships, work, family, or mentors who can encourage and uplift you. Surrounding yourself with positive influences can #help you stay grounded and remind you that you are on your own unique path.

The company you keep, or people you allow in your life have a big impact on you.

Energies are contagious, the people and #environment you surround yourself with will either make you a better version of yourself or worse.

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#bestadvice #management #education #strategy #leadership #healthcare #happiness

📝The Power of Kindness!🔥

Intelligence gives us the ability to know what others are going through silently. 

One of the major attributes of #kindness is the ability to give someone hope, inspire them to change, help them believe in the blessings of life again without any reasons and respect what they're are living for and remain graceful.

The power of kindness lies in its beauty, in its simplicity. The very best part of being #human is that we are so different, authentic and kind. 

Imagine the ripple effect of a kind word or deed, how it can grow, transform, heal. 

Let’s choose words, actions that uplift, because the seeds we plant in others often bloom within us.

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#motivation #future #people #healthcare  #mindfulness #happiness #inspiration #whatinspiresme #education #leadership #ai #nature

💡To Plant a Seed is to Believe in Tomorrow!🤯

Growing plants in a small space can be fun, #teamwork and rewarding #experience.

These are simple and useful tricks & methods to grow plants in your own #home or anywhere with the #children & #family.


#science #teaching #education #innovation #nature #technology #cfbr #environment #learning #mindfulness #bestadvice #knowledge

💡How to Single-Handedly Build a Fish Pond!🔥
 
The impressive and creative #construction and building of a fish pond is truly ingenious. 

This showcases the ingenuity of civil work, engineering, education and #technology projects which enables #students to explore complex concepts like this in a practical and interactive way.

This explores the beauty of #engineering through hands-on projects that fosters problem solving #skills, #teamwork and deeper understanding of our #natural resources and promotes an experiential #learning #STEM #education.

#innovation #science #teaching #climate #ecosystem #manufacturing  #warehouses #civilengineering #sustainability #nature

💡Making Handmade Clay TeaPot!🔥

The art of making a teapot from clay is a multi-step process involving shaping, joining, and firing. Potters use various techniques, including throwing on a wheel, handbuilding with slabs or coils, and carving. 

The choice of clay not only affects the appearance and texture of the teapot but also influences its thermal properties and functionality which can prrovide solutions for local communities fueling #sustainability.

This explores the beauty of #art, #construction and #engineering through hands-on projects that fosters problem solving #skills and deeper understanding of our #natural resources and promotes an experiential #learning #STEM #education.

Paying attention to detail is an important element in a step by step process.

#innovation #science #teaching #energy #climate #ecosystem #management #students #RenewableEnergy #creativity

Lady Shayo Coaching

Lady Shayo is a Leadership & Business Coach, Corporate Trainer and prolific Public Speaker. She is frequently invited to share her knowledge with business professionals at seminars, business development training sessions, physically and online. She also provides in-depth training to C-Suite Executives of large organizations and entrepreneurs.
       
You can contact Shayo for;

♦️ Leadership Development
♦️ Business & Executive Coaching
♦️ Public Speaking 
♦️ Conference Hosting
♦️ Keynote Presentations
♦️ Training and Facilitation

Shayo’s topics are as follows,

STRATEGY, BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
•	Entrepreneurship
•	Strategy and business development
•	Business tools and models
•	Disruptive innovation 

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP 
•	Planning and organization
•	Decision making
•	Change management
•	Leadership
•	Business Culture

Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Corporate Training, Public Speaking

Global Management Consulting Company

1. Strategic Vision and Business Planning Excellence: Identifying strategic opportunities and benefits, shaping robust business plans, and executing effective strategy implementation.

2. Holistic Strategy Development and Operational Enhancement: Crafting comprehensive strategies, designing efficient operating models, leading operational improvements, and guiding successful change management initiatives.

3. Innovative Solutions for Complex Business Challenges: Analyzing intricate business problems and delivering innovative solutions that drive impactful outcomes.

4. Market-Focused Operating Model Innovation: Collaborating across diverse core business markets to conceptualize, design, and deliver pioneering operating models that foster agility and competitive advantage.

5. Navigating Disruption and Optimizing Operations: Assisting clients in navigating disruptive changes, seamlessly integrating new capabilities, and optimizing operational efficiency for sustained growth and resilience.

6. Mentor and career development coaching: Provide coaching and training for staff and trainee consultants, offering mentorship and valuable guidance in their professional growth.

Strategy, Business Design, Transformation and Delivery Consultant.

Association of Business Mentors (ABM)

Business Mentor

Shalatel Business Academy

Business Coach and Corporate Trainer

Blockchain & Climate Institute

•	Creation and formulation of core development strategies closely related to the financial sustainability and policy influence of BCI in the international climate policy community.
•	Represent the Institute at meetings with top global government officials and country representatives to explore the use of Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) to support climate change initiatives.
•	Consult with government parties concerned across specific regions and countries to facilitate the formulation of BCI’s regional development strategies. 
•	Develop and deliver capacity building programs to help nations understand DLT and apply the technologies to climate change policies and initiatives.

Executive Business Strategist 

Debee Technologies Limited

•	Head the business strategy and planning function for a tech startup engaged in the development of a dynamic navigation app
•	Drive all activity relating to strategy development, business planning and execution, risk analysis, financial planning, budget forecasts. 
•	Responsible for creating and managing the project budget. 
•	Research, identify and complete grant applications, manage fundraising initiatives, prepare pitch decks for prospective investors.
•	Conduct competitive analysis, market research, industry analysis; define the unique selling proposition, identify target customers, created roadmap for vision actualization and developed the high-level route-to-market strategy.
•	Stakeholder management; act as a relationship manager, build partnerships and commercial relationships with the technical developers, commercial stakeholders, and other key vendors.
•	Project management, conduct operational performance management and variance analysis, ensure project is on track and targets achieved.

Director, Strategy and Planning

Lagos Business School Executive Education

I served as a guest lecturer at the Lagos Business School where I facilitated some of the school's Executive programs, 
1. The Chief Executive Program (CEP)
2. The Executive MBA Program (EMBA)
3. The Advanced Management Program (AMP)

This involves me sharing my wealth of industry knowledge and experience, professional competency and academic prowess. I teach on a voluntary basis. Some of my topics/courses ae
1. Business leadership
2. Corporate Governance and Compliance
3. Office Politics
4. Business Ethics 
5. Strategies for Business Success

Guest Lecturer - Executive Programmes

StratNovate Consulting Limited

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
1.	Proven success in developing Target Operating Models (TOM), corporate strategies, business plans and frameworks for several clients across various industries.
2.	Successfully started and ran a management consultancy with a proven track record of engaging and managing new clients, setting and achieving business targets, and managing staff and business operations.

ACTIVITIES 
1.	Set the long-term corporate strategy, provide visionary leadership and direct the business operations. 
2.	Was the lead consultant on client projects requiring strategic interventions, designed and developed corporate business plans and growth development strategies.
3.	Successfully restructured back-office operations and designed financial frameworks for three major clients.
4.	Was the subject matter expert in client recruitment activities acting as subject matter expert at interviews and providing a professional opinion as to the suitability of candidates for specific high-level roles, facilitated the engagement of C-Suite executives.
5.	Responsible for 80% of total business won, created innovative solutions to client identified pain points resulting in 100% project success and repeat business.
6.	Developed target operating models incorporating strategy re-alignment for clients to counter business threats due to disruption or competition. 
7.	Evaluated relevant data such as competitive information, industry trends, and historical performance to develop sound strategic plans and forecasts.
8.	Developed various client proposals and engaged in business negotiations ensuring company targets were met and client budgets were effectively managed. 
9.	Provided oversight and direction for all client training and capacity building activities.

KEY ROLES
•	Corporate strategy and business planning
•	Business advisory and management consulting
•	Internal control and efficiency evaluation
•	Process development and review
•	Training and capacity building

Managing Consultant

Troyka Holdings Limited

ACTIVITIES  
•	Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, created the Group Compliance and Business Planning function, designed and implemented the charter, policies and procedures.
•	Project managed the Group’s long term corporate strategy, including 5 year financial forecasts and Annual Operating Plans (AOP’s).
•	Conducted all business reviews across the group, critically evaluated operational and financial performance results and assisted in rectifying identified non-achievements and budget shortfalls.
•	Established key performance indicators and monthly operational critical success factors for performance measurement.
•	Reviewed, refined and re-defined unit companies’ business strategies as events unfolded. 
•	Consulted with MDs and business heads where opportunities for further growth were identified. 
•	Restructured unit company operations and maximized economies of scale eliminating redundancies and reducing costs by 15% 
•	Project managed the valuation process by Ernst & Young, and financial due diligence by KPMG for the 6 companies in the marketing communications group, Insight Redefini. 
•	Project managed the conversion of the financials of the 10 companies within the Troyka Group from NGAP to IFRS by PwC.
•	Instilled strong internal control measures with zero fraud cases during tenure.
•	Spearheaded 3 transition programs across the group.
•	Recommended and facilitated the merger, restructuring and business transformation within the Troyka Group to maximize economies of scale and eliminate redundancies and wastages.

KEY ROLES
•	Operational and financial performance management
•	Corporate strategy and planning
•	Industry and trend watcher
•	Executive Management and administration
•	Business development
•	Regulatory compliance
•	Financial & operational audit and internal control
•	Project management

Group Director, Compliance, Strategy & Planning

KEY ROLES
•	Regulatory and statutory compliance
•	Corporate strategy planning and review
•	Financial, systems and operational audit and internal control
•	Change and project management
•	Business advisory and consulting
•	Business and financial analysis
•	Company performance monitoring and management
•	Whistleblowing and troubleshooting

Group Head, Compliance

I bring a wealth of experience as a seasoned strategy and business management consultant, business mentor and leadership coach, having successfully led consulting projects for organizations with turnovers of up to $202 million (£152 million). 

My track record includes the development of Target Operating Models (TOM), corporate strategies, business plans, and frameworks that have driven growth across diverse industries, including oil and gas, professional services, security, education, and fast-moving consumer goods.

Noteworthy among my accomplishments are:
✅Designing and implementing effective Target Operating Models.
✅Crafting strategic business plans for established enterprises.
✅Guiding startups through new product development and strategic business planning.
✅Overhauling internal control processes and driving system enhancements.
✅Leading transformative change management initiatives.
✅Developing and executing diverse business frameworks, such as Risk, Internal Control, and Transfer Pricing.
✅Conducting comprehensive business performance diagnostics and process improvements.
✅Conducting staff audits and gap analyses to enhance team efficiency.
✅Facilitating executive recruitment processes.

My professional journey has included pivotal roles at the Head Offices of two major conglomerates, where I held executive positions with oversight responsibilities. I actively contributed to strategy formulation, operational performance enhancement, and maintaining adherence to financial and regulatory standards.

As a proactive change agent with a strong strategic and entrepreneurial acumen, I'm fueled by a deep-seated commitment to delivering value and driving positive transformation. This enthusiasm continually propels me to explore innovative and superior methodologies.

My aptitude extends beyond consulting; I'm an adept presenter, facilitator, and trainer. My expertise spans engaging topics such as strategy, innovation, leadership, and self-development.

Feel free to reach out for:
✅Tailored business mentoring to steer you towards success.
✅Involvement in board directorship roles.
✅Compelling and impactful public speaking engagements

I look forward to the opportunity of collaborating and contributing to your journey of growth and success.

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