John Grill Institute for Project Leadership
Improving project leadership.
Delivering productivity.
The John Grill Institute for Project Leadership is a global leader in research and executive education on how organisations conceive, set-up, deliver and benefit from projects. Founded through a generous donation by John Grill, they are building leadership capability and capacity to transform the performance of projects.
Executive Leadership in Major Projects Program 2026
Our renowned yearlong flagship course will be relaunched in September 2025 with the first cohort commencing in July 2026.
Executive Leadership in Major Projects (ELMP) program has transformed complex projects and launched careers. Designed in collaboration with industry leaders and academic experts, it is a ‘one of a kind’ learning experience tailored for the unique challenges that the C+ suite face in leading complex projects and project portfolios.
Major Projects Leadership Forum
We champion industry transformation through our annual forum, which brings together senior government and industry leaders to develop solutions to challenges faced in delivering complex projects.
This work has been focused on the infrastructure and construction sector, is now feeding into policy and industry debates including the Building and Construction Industry Blueprint, Construction industry strategy and work on productivity.
Custom programs for organisations
We can tailor our suite of executive programs for your organisation.
- Digital project sponsorship
- Systems engineering leadership – design and governance
- Systems engineering leadership - production systems
- Project leadership
Contact us so we can help meet your requirements for bespoke education.
Our research in Project Leadership
Our research addresses the dynamic context of project leadership, with research on three core themes.
- Digital transformation,
- Organisational dynamics
- Projects for sustainable, resilient and just futures.
Discover our research.