Jane Rumsam

Head of Programme and Project Assurance

We caught up with Jane Rumsam, Head of Programme and Project Assurance and asked her about her experience of CofEe Club:

CITI: Have you attended a Centres of Excellence Club meeting before?
Jane: No, this is my first one. I had heard from my colleagues who have attended in the past but I haven’t had the time.

CITI: What attracted you to this particular session?
Jane: Well, the topic is of particular interest for me. Ensuring that the subjects remain relevant is part of the art of keeping forums like this going and CofEe Club has managed to find that mix over the years..

CITI: Why do you believe CofEe Club is worth a day of your time?
Jane: It’s a number of things, I think. First, as you say yourselves, it offers a powerful networking opportunity. The event has the right people attending and it’s good to see some familiar faces. It’s also a nice opportunity to learn for each other and helps avoid reinventing the wheel. Personally, I also find it helpful to share stories with other people.

CITI: What key insights will you take home with you?
Jane: That everyone has the same issues. There are so many people facing the same challenges and it’s fascinating to learn of their responses. After all, it’s not rocket science – the challenge is often just to get senior level buy-in.

CITI: If you had to convince someone else to go – what would you say?
Jane: I would say that there is a good public/private sector mix and also a good variety of expertise and experience to learn from.