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Now that we have entered lockdown number 2, we want to provide you with an update on how our early 2021 events are going to look.
Taking into account the latest government update, we are now planning for at least the first quarter of next year’s events to take place via virtual means and will be updating the website regularly as we make these decisions. The team are currently also investigating alternative event platforms which should help to better facilitate the networking element of our events.
Below, you can see a full list of the first 6 months of our 2021 event programme – all of these are open to register for on the website. In addition to those listed below we will continue to produce a number of ‘Fringe’ events which will be added to the events page for registration as and when they are confirmed.
Where you may have suggestions for contributors (speakers, chair or content), please send these directly to eleanor.burquest@majorprojects.org (Events Manager).
Leadership – Learning to lead, 21st January
What are the skills needed for leaders to make decisions effectively and appropriately in the absence of information? How do these leaders think and how can you develop these skills and a culture that supports them? More information here.
Productivity – The performance lifecycle, 11th February 2021
How does our approach to different stages within the project lifecycle influence, enable or constrain the subsequent performance of the project? How can we sustain and improve performance during the life of a Major Project? Register here.
Climate and Sustainability, 25th February 2021
Major Projects are amongst the hungriest of human activities when it comes to carbon. Organised in collaboration with our Sustainability Ambassadors, this even will examine how Major Projects can reduce their carbon footprint. Register here.
Major Projects Simulator – Professional Development, 3rd March 2021
An exciting opportunity for individuals, organised in competing teams to manage and “live” a complex project in just one day. For more information, contact mpa@majorprojects.org.
Reimagining Benchmarking, 17th March 2021
Moved from October 2020, this event will examine the current approaches adopted for benchmarking and consider whether more can be done to ensure that comparisons are accurate. It will also uncover the root causes of inefficiency and suggestions for improvement. Register here.
Procurement, Contracts and Collaboration – The legal and commercial perspective, 1st April 2021
Formal and less formal models and processes for enabling greater collaboration on Major Projects require a new approach to contracting, managing risk and reward, for which new legal and commercial models are required. What are those models and how can they be introduced alongside the existing approaches? Register here.
Challenge of Major Projects – Professional Development, 26th April 2021
Moved from October 2020, this professional development course is aimed at Senior PM’s and key decision makers with experience of complex projects includes presentations from Senior Project Leaders working on current major projects. Key topics include lessons from project failures, people and culture and governance. For more information, contact mpa@majorprojects.org.
A whole workforce approach Health, Safety and Wellbeing, 12th May 2021
Coronavirus has added the risk of pandemic to issues of occupational health ad wellbeing. What can the latest thinking on ethics, human factors and wellbeing bring to Major Projects? Register here.
Major Projects Simulator – Professional Development, 24th June 2021
An exciting opportunity for individuals, organised in competing teams to manage and “live” a complex project in just one day. For more information, contact mpa@majorprojects.org.
You can see a full list of next year’s events on the events page of our website. Please feel free to get in touch with any queries.