Module 5 : Leading big projects

Session summary

Big technical projects bring big technical challenges, but they’re also hard to grapple with as a leader. Planning projects, making sure they stay on track, and being quickly able to reassess and reorient are all key factors in making a project a success.

In this session, we’ll focus on the leadership aspect of running big projects, and you’ll leave with:

  • Principles for how to begin to plan and conceptualise big projects
  • An understanding of your role as a leader throughout the process
  • How to track a project against targets and deadlines
  • How to pivot strategy and quickly reorient your team

Talks and Panels

Iterating with a purpose
Video

Iterating with a purpose

Juan Pablo Buriticá
Juan Pablo Buriticá
15 mins
Avoid the Lake!
Video

Avoid the Lake!

Photo of Kripa
Kripa Krishnan
15 mins
Sustaining and growing motivation across projects
Video

Sustaining and growing motivation across projects

Alexandra Paredes
Alexandra Paredes
Katie Sylor-Miller
Katie Sylor-Miller
+2 more
45 mins
Landing projects successfully
Video

Landing projects successfully

Sarah Wells
Sarah Wells
15 mins