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