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Alan Parker

Alan Parker is an ISO 27001 certified lead auditor and consultant of over 10 years and founder of Iseo Blue Limited. He helps UK SMEs achieve certification in 90 days or less - often without a dedicated security team or a large budget. With over 30 years in IT governance and information security, Alan works with software companies, IT service providers, managed service providers, and professional services firms across the UK, Europe, and internationally. Qualifications: B.Sc (Hons) Information Systems, CISMP certified, ITIL Expert, PRINCE2 Practitioner. Named IT Project Expert of the Year (2024, UK). ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ANAB accredited certifier issued. Alan writes in plain English for busy teams who need to get things done. Connect on LinkedIn, or explore his free ISO 27001 tools and templates at iseoblue.com.

Onboarding Training Plan

23 May 2025

By Alan Parker

Read this practical guide to onboarding training plan, written in plain English with examples and tips for busy managers and teams.

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The Major Incident Process

23 May 2025

By Alan Parker

My guide to the major incident process in IT service management and how to run them.

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The Groupthink Trap: How Conformity Can Break Your Business

23 May 2025

By Alan Parker

Read my article on the pitfalls of groupthink bias and how to avoid it.

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A Dive into Meeting Statistics, Culture, Productivity, and Costs

23 May 2025

By Alan Parker

Read my article on the meeting statistics in 2025. Shocking figures about how much time and energy we spend analysing and talking.

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Situational Leadership

23 May 2025

By Alan Parker

My exploration of the 'Situational Leadership' model by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard. How to adapt your style to different levels of ability.

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How To Take Over A Project

22 May 2025

By Alan Parker

Practical project management guidance on how to take over a project, focusing on simple tools, templates and conversations that keep delivery on track.

Project Management

9 Methods to Prevent Scope Creep

22 May 2025

By Alan Parker

Read this practical guide to 9 methods to prevent scope creep, written in plain English with examples and tips for busy managers and teams.

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Unlocking the Power of OKRs

22 May 2025

By Alan Parker

My guide on how OKRs (Objectives & Key Results) can change your approach to everything!

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How to Use OKRs in Projects

22 May 2025

By Alan Parker

How to use OKRs in Projects - My definitive guide with examples.

Project Management

GDPR Implementation Phase 1 – Preparation and Planning

13 May 2025

By Alan Parker

Straightforward guidance on gdpr implementation phase 1 preparation and planning for small and medium organisations, explaining what the law expects and how to put simple, practical controls in place.

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