Project Leadership in a Changing World

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:

Executive Education – with our flagship Executive Leadership in Major Projects program and a suite of shorter courses for leaders and senior leaders.

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.

News

Australian Major Project Highlights (April – May 2026)

Annie Gas Field Project near 12 Apostles approved The Victorian Government has approved an offshore gas project in the Otway Basin, which is expected to deliver gas from 2028 and […]
Major Projects Collaboration Toolkit

Abstract The research is unambiguous – more collaborative organisations are better performing. Our Major Projects Collaboration Toolkit is the product of a year-long engagement with industry experts and a deep […]
‘Major Project Collaboration: More than Words?’ Panel Discussion

On Tuesday 18 November 2026, the John Grill Institute for Project Leadership in collaboration with the Institute for Collaborative Working Australia held a panel discussion exploring collaboration in major projects […]
Dr Sujuan Zhang, 2025 PMI Young Researcher Award Winner

Congratulations to Dr Sujuan Zhang on being awarded the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) 2025 Young Researcher Award. Alongside being a member of our Institute, Dr Zhang, is also a Lecturer […]
Executive Leadership in Major Projects Launch

We were delighted to have launched our Executive Leadership in Major Projects (ELMP) program through a celebratory networking event on the evening of Tuesday 23 September 2025. Joined by over […]