Pro Partner - ICT Project Management

31/10/2026

Today is D-Day.

We’re taking a new system live that facilitates billions of dollars of trade every year.

Exciting? Absolutely.
A little nerve-racking? Yep.

But while the team works through our Go-Live Run Sheet, I thought I’d hit record and share what a controlled go-live for a $Million technology project actually looks like.

Despite the name, go-live isn’t really a single moment. It’s the culmination of months of preparation, testing, rehearsals, risk management and some very deliberate decision-making.

In the video I cover:
✅ How we determine whether People, Process and Technology are actually ready
✅ Why a Go-Live Readiness Report matters
✅ What goes into a Go-Live Run Sheet
✅ Why we rehearse before the real thing
✅ How you plan for rollback
✅ And how you give executives and Boards evidence that you really are ready to go

Now, back to the checklist. 👀

20/10/2026

🌞 Protect your projects from Summer 🏖️

Ageing technology. Key-person dependencies. Manual processes.

They’re easy enough to live with until half the business puts on the out-of-office.

If there’s something you’re already slightly worried about, now is probably a good time to put a plan around it.

Sort the tech. Turn on the out-of-office and enjoy your holiday.

Read 5 signs tech issues will ruin your Summer (and what to do about them)
https://www.propartner.co.nz/post/5-signs-tech-issues-will-ruin-your-summer-and-what-to-do-about-them

16/10/2026

x3 Cybersecurity tips for Projects already in flight

Cybersecurity shouldn’t be an IT problem. Make it a project problem.

If your technology project is heading towards go-live, don’t wait until the end to ask whether it’s secure.

Build the evidence as you go.
✅ Harden the systems and environments
✅ Independently review the solution
✅ Test, track and resolve security findings
✅ Make security part of the go-live decision

Instead of asking:
“Is there anything stopping us from going live?”

Ask:
“What evidence do we have that we’re ready?”

🎥 Here are x3 cybersecurity tips for projects already in flight.

13/10/2026

🚨 STOP! Are You Thinking About a New IT System? WATCH THIS FIRST! 🚨

🤔Are you drowning in paperwork and falling behind on AI and automation?
😟Three workshops deep, buried in sticky notes, and still no idea which system to choose?
😭 Promised your board a clear direction but not sure which way to go?

Then this completely serious (and not-at-all overdramatic) presentation is for you.

Join Chris from Pro Partner as he walks through the proven process used to turn business chaos into clear requirements, independent options analysis, practical roadmaps, and actionable business cases.

NO MORE🔥
❌ AI anxiety
❌ ERP emergencies
❌ Cloud confusion
❌ Workshop worries
❌ Spreadsheet sprints

Watch now to discover how YOU can move from uncertainty to confident decision-making before committing to the next technology investment.

Free UAT test scripts not available in stores. Chatham Islands exclusions may apply.

02/09/2026

“Prioritise your work, make sure it's what your customers are needing. [Ask yourself] what's going to change their lives and what's going to change their business?”

Every successful business has a story behind it.

In this episode of The Whatsnext Podcast, Chris reflects with Luke from Next Advisory on the journey of building Pro Partner and shares valuable insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and his long term business vision.

Along the way, he discusses the type of businesses Pro Partner work with, the use of motorsport in marketing, managing risk in ICT projects, and when AI helps your project and when it doesn’t.

Whether you're a business leader, project manager, technology professional, or aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with practical insights and real-world experience.

Watch or listen to the episode below:

https://youtu.be/T_xdX0QswS0?si=_gXQkVjEi9eBSPUA

https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/ep-585-the-reality-of-growing-an-ict-business/id1504405522?i=1000786842131

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Nq6V5o82pK58Kl996BOKo?si=ZYyqN371RZ2gEEPhcrZ1Xw

If you're dealing with a project that isn't delivering the outcomes you expected, struggling with legacy systems that are slowing the business down, or planning a major system replacement, email us at [email protected] and let's get started!

01/09/2026

13/08/2026

Congratulations to Julianne, the winner of our New Zealand CIO Innovation Summit & Awards Summit Leaderboard Prize Draw!

As good project teams know, success comes from bringing all the right pieces together, staying on track, and keeping your eyes on the finish line. We hope you enjoy building your Ferrari, one milestone at a time!

Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make the CIO Summit such a great event.