Real World Project Management Webinar - Systems Thinking and Lessons from the Sea

This engaging webinar will focus on the topic of  systems thinking and its practical application in projects, taking theory to reality. 

Building on a previous blog by the speakers (Connecting Intelligence: Systems thinking and lessons from the sea), the authors wish to bring a discussion to the audience about the practical application of systems thinking to project delivery.

The session will introduce the topic and then build on the speakers knowledge around practical implementation and help the audience to consider their own projects. 

The webinar will open the discussion to project practitioners around the next steps for the institution to build on this area and ultimately improve project delivery within the industry. 

Date:

Time:

Venue:

Online webinar

Organiser: 

Association for Project Management

CPD:

1.00

Cost:

Member: Free

Corporate partner employee: Free

Corporate affiliate employee: Free

Who should attend: 

This broad webinar will facilitate discussions around systems thinking that will be suitable for early career professionals to senior leaders and C-Suite executives. 

Speaker

Elaine Falconer is Professor of Practice and Programme Director at the University of Manchester, with a career spanning major projects, project leadership and executive education. Drawing on insights from her doctoral research into complexity and the use of metaphor in project environments, Elaine explores how teams can build the resilience, judgement and adaptability needed to navigate contemporary project landscapes.

Isaac is a Project Director within Freedom a part of NG Bailey. He is a Chartered Civil Engineer, Chartered Project Practitioner and Fellow of the APM. With nearly 20 years of national and international major project experience mainly within the energy and defence sectors, his passion is driving major project delivery through sound leadership and process streamlining. 

Duncan Ross Russell is a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) and chartered mechanical engineer, and a Fellow of APM. He was formerly Head of Project Management for AtkinsRéalis PPS where he used his passion to see projects succeed and society benefit through empowering effective project leadership. Duncan trained as a soldier serving as an Officer in the Royal Engineers for 16 years before moving into civilian project leadership. He has significant experience leading high-profile projects, including the Northern Spire bridge in Sunderland, UK, which won the APM Infrastructure Project of the Year in 2018.

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