The John Grill Institute for Project Leadership delivers world-leading executive education and research, drawing on expertise across the University of Sydney, and working with senior project directors across project-based sectors in Australia and internationally.
The focus of the Institute is on:
Project Leadership in Changing World – addressing the dynamic context of project leadership, with research on three themes: 1. Digital transformation, 2. Organisational dynamics, and 3. Projects for sustainable, resilient and just futures. Discover our research.
Major Project Leadership Forum – set up for industry transformation, with a current focus on the infrastructure and construction industries, and working groups on productivity, collaboration and outcomes. Sign up to industry transformation.
Executive Leadership in Major Projects and Programs – with a flagship offering and suite of shorter courses for leaders and senior leaders. Find out more about our Executive Education.
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Research Theme Workshops
On Thursday 8 May 2025, we brought together academics from across the University of Sydney to identify opportunities for and to organise research collaboration projects aligned with our Research Themes. …
Welcoming Dr Bradley Hastings as our new Director, Executive Education
We are excited to welcome Dr Bradley (Brad) Hastings to the John Grill Institute for Project Leadership as our new Director, Executive Leadership Education. In his role, Brad …
Using websites and social media to support local community stakeholder attendance at project town hall meetings
Project Leadership and Society | December, 2024
A Natural Language Processing–Driven Framework for Policymaking in Infrastructure Development
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management | February, 2025
Welcoming Dr Joe Harrison as our new Postdoctoral Research Associate
We are excited to welcome Dr Joseph (Joe) Harrison to the John Grill Institute for Project Leadership as the new Postdoctoral Research Associate for our second research theme of Organisational …
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Morning Session - Project Leadership in a Changing World - 2023 Symposium
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Projects and Energy Transition - Project Leadership in a Changing World - 2023 Symposium
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Projects for Resilience - Project Leadership in a Changing World - 2023 Symposium
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Research Keynotes in Brief - Project Leadership in a Changing World - 2023 Symposium
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Evening Session - Project Leadership in a Changing World - 2023 Symposium
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How AI Is Changing Project Leadership - Project Leadership in a Changing World - 2023 Symposium