What is foundational to project execution?

Proper project governance - a formal steering committee with decision-makers. Catalyst IT PM is committed to PMI standard best business practices to enable a effective project execution path.

What's the best form of communication?

All of them - usually the more direct the better. Some stakeholders like to be informed by email, others want details and like meeting, still, others are in a mode "call me if there is a problem". Catalyst uses proven methodology and techniques to ensure the right engagement is made to enable the best program and portfolio outcomes.

Why should I pay a project consultant when my line manager or director can manage just fine?

2 reasons: Project management is still another role and is a discipline. The PM skillset is unique. Having multiple roles for an operational or tactical manager makes them ineffective and they end up executing longer, costing more to the company and the quality or security might suffer. It's like asking a plumber to do siding on a house. They may be able to do it but you will not like the work product.

Doesn't process slow down project execution?

Contracts management, vendor management security

Should I insource my PMs or outsource my PM function?

The answer is YES. Quite often the owner's representative as PM or Project Engineer is missing. This causes projects to be poorly executed since an external vendor's PM is great at executing their scope but poor and navigating an owner's team and gives up on getting key information that makes the requirements clear.