Helping organisations and teams deliver projects, products and services without the stress.
Calm Delivery is the home of Jon Rhodes’ consultancy. Whether embedded in a team, providing retained support, or delivering practical training, Jon helps organisations navigate complex change with a steady hand.
With two decades of experience in delivery and project management, I focus on the people as much as the milestones. My approach is practical, people-centred, and designed to create the calm environment teams need to do their best work.
“Jon is an exceptional leader and manager of people and projects.
His approach is meaningfully collaborative, making sure diverse teams come together successfully.”
— Dr Kirsty Liddiard,
Senior Research Fellow, University of Sheffield“I can't speak highly enough of Jon: he is highly-skilled, wise, thoughtful, generous, humble, and kind.
A masterclass in delivery management and servant leadership.”
— Liam King
Service Designer & Founder, Lagom Strategy“Jon is a star and one of the finest delivery people I’ve worked with.
In this role as Head of Delivery for the Funding Service in MHCLG, he’s helped the team through difficult problems of both kinds: people problems and tough delivery milestones.”
— Deputy Director,
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government“Jon has knowledge and kindness in abundance.
With his guidance and project management skills, we created real impact, connecting with under-represented groups.”
— Dr Ryan J. Bramley,
Lecturer in Education, University of SheffieldExperience across the public and private sectors
From central government digital services to global agencies and charities, I help build delivery capability while keeping projects on track.
Calm Delivery helps teams and organisations delivering complex work.
Embedded leadership: Joining your team as a Delivery Manager, Head of Delivery, or Delivery Director to steer complex work
Retained support: Ongoing, high-level guidance for your existing leads and teams.
Practical training: Courses designed to build delivery skills and confidence from the ground up.