Abstract


  1. Understand the AAA Framework — Awareness, Accountability, and Action — as the inner core of Project Excellence.

  2. Reflect on their unconscious behaviors that shape project culture more than process frameworks do.

  3. Learn to apply self-awareness techniques to enhance decision quality and team trust.

  4. Reframe accountability from control to empowered ownership.

  5. Connect daily project actions to larger purpose and excellence.


About the speaker

Rajesh Pooppotte is a Portfolio Director @ First Citizens India. He is an Author, and Transformation Leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategic initiatives across technology, finance, and operations. Guided by his belief that “Transformation begins with a vision but thrives through execution, collaboration, and relentless pursuit of excellence,” he has also led high-impact programs at Commonwealth Bank and UBS Business Solutions, setting up large-scale data and analytics offices, steering enterprise transformations, and embedding governance and operational excellence frameworks.

A certified PMP®, CSM®, CSPO®, Prosci®, and NLP Practitioner, Rajesh blends analytical precision with emotional intelligence to build high-performing teams and drive change that lasts. As the author of “Touching the Excellence,” he advocates a balanced approach to leadership — uniting execution excellence with human well-being and mindful performance.