Experience-Led Leadership for Modern Project Delivery

Drawing on 40+ years across engineering, IT, project management, and digital transformation.

From Engineering Floors to Global Project Leadership

I began my career in electronics and engineering, leading teams long before digital tools existed.
Those early years taught me one lesson I’ve carried throughout my career:
projects don’t fail from lack of planning, they fail from lack of clarity, communication, and leadership.

Over four decades later, I now help organisations, senior PMs, and engineering teams master the judgment, structure, and decision-making required to deliver complex work in a fast-changing digital landscape.

Dave Litten 1985

I Help Experienced Project Managers Step Into Strategic Leadership


Experience-Led Leadership


Turning real-world judgment into better decisions, stronger teams, and predictable delivery.


Digital Transformation for Legacy Industries

Helping engineering firms modernise without chaos — from IoT adoption to cloud workflows.


Project & Delivery Coaching


1:1 clarity coaching for PMs wanting to improve leadership, communication, and cross-functional influence.

My Approach

My methods are simple:


  • cut the noise

  • focus on what actually moves a project forward

  • lead with clarity and calm

  • build teams that communicate before problems become delays

No jargon. No theory without action.
Just results built from 45 years of doing the work.

Credentials & Certifications

PMP®

PRINCE2® Practitioner

MSP® Practitioner

Agile PM

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

A Bit About Me.

These days, when I’m not writing or coaching, I’m likely out walking the dogs or enjoying a quiet coffee while taking in the Spanish view.
It’s a slower life than the one I lived in engineering and project delivery, and I’m grateful for it, it gives me space to reflect, learn, and stay curious.

I’ve never stopped being a student myself, and I think that’s what keeps this work interesting after so many decades.
At heart, I’m simply someone who enjoys helping people feel more confident, capable, and calm when work becomes complex.

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