HG @ a Glance

iraHendonMEDOur vision and mission

Vision

To be the most “sought after” resource, by organizations around the globe, on resolving complex P3 (Portfolio, Program and Project) leadership issues that inhibit the achievement of successful outcomes on project based strategic initiatives.

Mission

Our mission is to…

  • Support organizations in the achievement of their project based strategic initiatives by delivering results, thought leadership and value where we are engaged
  • Differentiate ourselves from the competition by delivering on our commitments and exceeding client expectations
  • Advance the disciplines of portfolio, program and project leadership world-wide
  • Be profitable so that we can meet our financial obligations and fund our growth
  • Be a corporate role model in the communities we serve


Background information

Hendon Group, Inc., a minority owned Program / Project Leadership Professional Services organization, is headquartered in Lindenhurst, IL. Ira M Hendon, PMP®, President and CEO has the vision for Hendon Group, Inc. to be the most desired Portfolio, Program and Project Leadership Professional Services and Consulting firm by delivering transformative solutions, innovative leadership, and winning execution strategies. Hendon Group, Inc. fosters organizational excellence through leading with integrity, communicating with respect, and serving with passion.

Ira Hendon, a 30 year IBM retiree, has extensive experience delivering results for critical and complex initiatives with Fortune 500 companies, governments and small / medium sized businesses. His experience spans a variety of industries including: aerospace and defense, manufacturing, distribution, retail, government, insurance, health care, telecommunications and electronics.

Mr. Hendon has helped organizations implement complex IT strategies, take corrective action on existing programs / projects (turning around troubled projects), led new, first of a kind, business initiatives, led business development projects, and has conducted reviews for complex program and projects. He has lectured at the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) Regional Professional Development Conferences and has developed, and delivered, custom curriculum / training, including “Complex Systems Integration Bid Development” and “Implementing Earned Value Management”. Mr. Hendon has authored “E-business: Think Big, Start Small, Act Quickly”, the Next Century of Flight” Aviation Week & Space Technology, August 28, 2000.

Mr. Hendon has a MBA degree in Strategic and Operations Management from the Carlson School of Management (University of Minnesota). He received a BA degree in Chemistry from Carleton College.

Mr. Hendon has earned the Project Management Institutes (PMI®) Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification, is currently the Director of Programs for the PMI Chicagoland Chapter and is a Mentor in the PMI Chicagoland Chapter Mentoring Program.

For more information contact Hendon Group, Inc. at 847.245.8722 or, info@hendon-group.com.

“The Project Management Institute (PMI®) is the world’s leading association for the project management profession. It administers a globally recognized, rigorous, education, and/or professional experience and examination-based professional credentialing program that maintains an ISO 9001 certification in Quality Management Systems.”

–PMI Professional Credentialing Programs Website