Steve Kirk

Steve Kirk PMP MBCS MIBC is an instructor with ESI International, with more than 20 years experience in project management and business analysis. Through his work with major organisations such as International Computers Ltd. (ICL),McDonnell Douglas Information Systems (MDIS), and MAPICS, Steve gained valuable experience in implementing IT systems for multinational as well as small and medium-size enterprises worldwide.

As director of the professional services operations of MAPICS™ UK (formerly Frontstep/Symix), Steve provided enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation services to more than 80 customers. He also managed the project that introduced MRP Online, an ERP application service provider for manufacturers in Singapore, and he led the Glovia global professional services team on projects in Europe, South America, and Asia. As a business analysis and project management consultant and trainer, Steve specialises in helping individuals and organisations make business change happen, so they are more capable, more consistent and more profitable.

Steve is an accredited Project Management Professional (PMP), Prince 2 Practitioner and Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner. He is also author of ‘Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail – How Project Management Can Change Your Business for the Better’, a pocket-sized guide to successful business change for small business owners and directors.