ExEcutivE LEadErship in Major projects john grill centre for project LEadErship

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1 Executive Leadership in Major Projects john grill centre for project leadership

2 1 a new approach The challenges of major projects are unique: meeting stakeholder demands, developing a high-performing team and creating a unifying culture while managing the innumerable risks require exceptional project leaders. The John Grill Centre for Project Leadership offers a unique executive education program for project professionals. The Executive Leadership in Major Projects (ELMP) program will develop your capability to create value for your organisation through successful project outcomes. Major project experts will walk you through their experiences and the valuable lessons learned. You will explore a range of national and international case studies examining issues particular to major projects. To embed your learning, we offer coaching and mentoring by project practitioners throughout. Action plans and personalised assessments will support your leadership transformation. The experience and knowledge gained from the ELMP one year program will create a new generation of project leaders who will lead and deliver on Australia s largest and most valuable projects. Marc Vogts Executive Director John Grill Centre for Project Leadership

3 2 creating dynamic leaders The Executive Leadership in Major Projects program develops project leadership capability and capacity to produce project leaders who are: Inspirational: self-aware and authentic, engaging in leadership practices to build high-performing teams Strategic: strategically and commercially astute, applying critical and innovative thinking to design and deliver projects that optimise value and mitigate risk Collaborative: excel at collaborating with others, leading diverse internal and external stakeholders through challenging project situations Agile: adaptive and flexible, capable of preserving and delivering project value through changing circumstances. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Current project professionals who are managing high-impact projects across a range of industry and government sectors including infrastructure, energy, mining, aviation, telecommunications, defence, technology, and banking and finance. These high-potential individuals are on track to be the future leaders, creating and inspiring major project and organisational success. Petrina Coventry Chief Human Resources Officer Santos For the past few years, this country has been riding on the back of major projects, but we really didn t have any history around major project leadership. This centre is going to be critical for Australia, and a nice feeder for other countries in Asia as well.

4 4 DESIGNED WITH INDUSTRY We are working to improve Australia s delivery of major projects by upskilling the executives who will go on to become global project leaders. Co-design and co-delivery with industry are central to our program. We work across a range of industry and government sectors including infrastructure, energy, aviation, mining, telecommunications, defence, technology, and banking and finance, to understand their challenges and requirements for achieving major project success. We draw on the expertise and professional networks of our Program Advisory Committee to guide and support the development of our executive education program. PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bechtel Andy Greig, Head of Human Resources BHP Phil Montgomery, Head of Group Project Management Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Jessica Hall, Acting General Manager, Infrastructure Policy Esso Australia David Standfield, Senior Projects Manager GE Australia and NZ Geoff Knox, Chief Executive, GE Mining Jacobs Tom Quinn, Group Vice President, Western Region, Canada Kvaerner Jeanette Roberts, Vice President Lend Lease David Hutton, Group Head of Development Telstra Bronwyn Clere, Executive Director, Capital Planning Tiger Airways Rob Sharp, Chief Executive UrbanGrowth NSW David Pitchford, Chief Executive Westpac Yvonne le Bas, Chief Financial Officer, Group Services and General Manager, Enterprise Project Investments and Delivery Woodside Philip Allison, Senior Vice President, Programs Tony Shepherd President Business Council of AustraliA The creation of the John Grill Centre is vital and timely for Australia and our region to improve the competitive environment in Australia and reduce project costs. It is through working with industry that the John Grill Centre will develop education which will make a difference for the success of major projects.

5 7 WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT The Executive Leadership in Major Projects program runs for six weeks and comprises three face-to-face, two-week residential blocks plus an in-organisation project. The program is run across a period of one year with a small group of 20 project peers. learning from project experts Coaching and mentoring are integral to the program and develop, support and embed what you learn. During the six weeks of coursework, project experts will share their experiences and discuss the valuable lessons they ve learned throughout their careers. You will explore a range of national and international case studies examining issues unique to major projects. On completion of the coursework, you will undertake a two-week project in your own organisation to put your knowledge into practice. Assessment and action plans At the beginning of the program you will take part in a customised leadership capability assessment with leadership and talent consulting services firm Korn Ferry. This will enable you to evaluate your leadership skills, competencies and gaps. Throughout the program, action plans will identify learning priorities and a final assessment will help distinguish the gains you have made in your leadership transformation journey. While participants are required to undertake some preparation for each unit, this caters to busy professionals.

6 8 CORE UNITS OF STUDY and program overview Prior August 2014 November/december 2014 february/march 2015 April 2015 May 2015 Customised leadership diagnostic assessment LEADERSHIP PRACTICE Understand effective leadership practices from multiple perspectives Evaluate and enhance individual leadership practices to become a self-aware and innovative leader Strengthen communication skills with boards, executive management and crucial stakeholders Apply appropriate leadership approaches to specific projects Contribute to effective project governance COLLABORative engagement AND STAKEHOLDER ALIGNMENT Create environments with project teams, sponsors and governance committees that allow for open involvement and participation Analyse stakeholders and their interests to create shared visions of success Develop collaborative agreements with external suppliers, contractors and joint venture partners that optimise returns and risk Lead and navigate projects through complex political, regulatory and labour environments Harness media to engage with communities and interest groups on sensitive project issues Planning for value creation Understand and translate desired strategic and stakeholder outcomes into project strategy and plans Recognise and deal with decision bias in project plans and forecasts Lead the project approval process for strong and effective final investment decisions Shape projects for optimal value and the realisation of benefits In-organisation project Identify a current project related challenge in your organisation Develop solutions for your selected project challenge by drawing on course learnings and mentor insights Formulate a detailed strategy and implementation plan for the current project challenge In collaboration with your project sponsor Final assessment leadership transformation HIGH-PERFORMING PROJECT TEAMS Customise appropriate structure, key performance indicators, incentives and culture Build group dynamics for collaboration, trust and accountability in project teams Create cohesion and alignment among co located, dispersed or virtual team members across different organisations and cultures Resolve conflict Develop and coach talent design thinking and STRATEGIC MINDSET Understand projects as part of the competitive environment and the organisation s strategic portfolio Apply critical thinking and structured innovation processes to designing the right project solution Make project decisions and evaluate their financial and stakeholder impacts Create project environments that align with and execute organisational strategies Execution AGILITY Sense and interpret weak performance signals to intervene early and preserve project value Utilise creative problem solving for effective project delivery Make tough decisions under pressure Lead change from strategic, political and cultural perspectives Realise project value and benefits Location: Sydney Location: Sydney Location: Project site Location: Your sponsoring organisation Mentoring and coaching; assessment and action plans Leadership focus: Leading self Leading others Leading the project

7 10 Learn from industry s finest International project executives will draw upon their experiences working on major projects and share with you the lessons they ve learned along the way. You will examine a range of case studies and explore how best to apply your knowledge, skills and influence to achieve success and value. Sir David Higgins is a former chief executive of Lend Lease and former chief executive of the London 2012 Summer Olympics Delivery Authority. Sir David has an extensive list of successful projects in his cache. Until recently he was Chief Executive of Network Rail, which owns and runs the British rail infrastructure. He has recently taken on the role of Chair of High Speed 2, the biggest infrastructure project in Europe. Sir David Higgins Executive Chairman High Speed 2, UK Jim McIlvenny is the Senior Vice-President of The Dow Chemical Company and Chairman of the Dow Sadara Project Office. He is also Deputy Chairman of Sadara Chemical Company. Located in Jubail Industrial City in Saudi Arabia, the Sadara project is the largest petrochemical facility ever built in a single phase. Jim McIlvenny Senior Vice-President The Dow Chemical Company Leigh Clifford is Chairman of Qantas and has been on the board since He is a Director of Bechtel Group Inc and Chairman of Bechtel Australia Pty Ltd, and a Senior Adviser to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts. He is Chairman of the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, a member of the Council of Trustees of the National Gallery of Victoria, and Chairman of the National Gallery of Victoria Foundation. He retired as Chief Executive and Director of Rio Tinto in His career with the Rio Tinto Group spanned 37 years and included time in Australia and overseas. LEIGH CLIFFORD AO Chairman Qantas and Bechtel Australia Pty Ltd

8 12 Outcomes FOR PARTICIPANTS Develop invaluable leadership expertise to design and deliver major projects successfully Be coached and mentored by world leading academics, project practitioners and industry peers Apply the latest project leadership thinking through experiential learning, project site visits and case studies Network with a broad range of senior international project experts Convert the Executive Leadership in Major Projects (ELMP) program completion certificate to the number one ranked * Global Executive MBA at the University of Sydney Business School with additional study FOR ORGANISATIONS Deliver major projects that generate strategic and financial value Enrich long-term stakeholder relationships Reduce risk of cost blowouts and delayed completion across the project portfolio Realise instant benefits through participants working on projects in their own organisation Retain those project professionals with the highest growth potential Develop a new cadre of executive project leaders *The Australian Financial Review s BOSS magazine

9 14 15 ADMINISTRATION HOW TO APPLY PARTICIPANTS The Executive Leadership in Major Projects program is ideal for project professionals working on major projects that cross a range of industry and government sectors including infrastructure, energy, mining, aviation, telecommunications, defence, technology, and banking and finance. ORGANISATION SPONSORSHIP Participants must be nominated by an executive who is actively involved in their development and is committed to engagement with the participant throughout the learning process. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS To be eligible for admission, you need to: Have a minimum 10 years relevant professional project experience Hold a completed bachelor s degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or equivalent from an institution approved by the University. This must also be at a standard accepted by the University (minimum credit average or 65 percent grade average) Be an employee currently working on a project or project related issues, and be nominated and supported by an organisation sponsor CERTIFICATION The program will earn you credit points towards the University of Sydney Business School s Global Executive Master of Business Administration (GEMBA), ranked number one by The Australian Financial Review s BOSS magazine. FEES $60,000 includes tuition and materials. In addition, participants are required to cover their own airfares to and from Sydney and any other host city, as well as residential and associated costs as organised by the University. To apply for a place in the ELMP program commencing 10 August 2014: 1. apply Please complete the online application form at: sydney.edu.au/ john grill centre APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications close Friday 30 May 2014 at 5pm As places are limited, we advise you to apply early. 2. submit Along with your application you will need to supply: a statement of intent a statement of project experience a copy of your academic transcript a letter of sponsorship from your organisation 3. interview After receipt of your completed application, we will contact you for a formal interview. Credit is not available for previous studies.

10 17 Why choose the University of Sydney s John Grill Centre for Project Leadership? We deliver executive education to address project leadership gaps which impede the success of major projects. Our vision is to enable organisations to create and realise optimal value in major projects and in turn make Australia a desirable location for future capital investment and gain from the associated economic benefits. John Grill Founder and Chairman, John Grill Centre for Project Leadership Chairman, WorleyParsons A NEW CENTRE INSPIRING PROJECT LEADERSHIP SUCCESS The John Grill Centre for Project Leadership was established in October 2012 with a landmark donation of $20 million from University of Sydney alumnus John Grill on his retirement as chief executive of mining services firm WorleyParsons. His passion and vision have seen the establishment of a centre that will provide business leaders with a new set of management skills and redefine the horizons of philanthropy across Australia and beyond. While John Grill is Chair of the centre, a board has also been set up to further the centre s links with industry and government in Australia and internationally. Members include leading business figures Kevin McCann AM, Sir David Higgins, Dr Stuart McGill, John Mulcahy, The Hon Nick Greiner AC, Catherine Livingstone AO and Jim McIlvenny. The centre is led by Executive Director Marc Vogts and is supported by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies and the University of Sydney Business School. a world-class university Based at the University of Sydney, the John Grill Centre taps into the great minds of our diverse and extensive academic teams. The University of Sydney is a leading, comprehensive research and teaching community. Through critical analysis, thought leadership and active contribution to public debate, the University helps shape Australia s national and international agenda. INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI The University of Sydney has more than 280,000 alumni in Australia and around the world. As a graduate of the John Grill Centre, our alumni program will enhance your professional networks, support continuous learning and give you access to the Business School and Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies professional and social networks.

11 John Grill Centre for Project Leadership The University of Sydney E johngrillcentre@sydney.edu.au T sydney.edu.au/john-grill-centre Produced by Marketing and Communications, the University of Sydney, February The University reserves the right to make alterations to any information contained within this publication without notice. 14/3714 ABN CRICOS 00026A