Biography
Rebecca is an experienced director with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Skilled in Agile & Waterfall Methodologies, Portfolio Management, Program Management, Project Management, and Scaled Agile Framework.

Rebecca has over 20 years of experience in the Federal Government, supporting, managing and guiding projects, transformational programs and portfolio oversight. She has played a key role in elevating the P3M3 ratings with large government departments.

Abstract
There is little doubt that good project management, in today’s environment, is complex; teams are constantly working through uncertainty and ambiguity in resolving active challenges.

Adaptive leadership emerges as a crucial factor in driving successful project outcomes by fostering a culture of resilience and agility. Optimising future project outcomes requires current investment by all and by building adaptive leadership practices you can help projects resolve the issues that teams are facing.

This session is for everyone involved in projects, whether you’re a project manager, a sponsor or supporting projects in a project management office.

We will cover;
• Embracing adaptive leadership,
• Building iteration and agility into your plan,
• Decentralised decision-making and maintaining trust, and
• Transparency and open communication in reporting.

How many times have you seen a project report that does not match reality?

Adaptive leadership encourages building trust in the exchange of information and feedback, which is critical for good quality project management reporting.

One of the key aspects of adaptive leadership lies in its emphasis on fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. It encourages both experimentation and iteration, allowing teams to learn from both successes and failures without fear.

Project requirements change all the time, whether it’s the scope, resources or the final solution. , and team’s need problem-solving capabilities to adapt quickly. By empowering team members to make decisions based on their expertise and local knowledge, we can harness their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability.

By embracing adaptive leadership principles, project managers can enhance project management reporting and outcomes by building trust, promoting resilience and innovation within their teams.

This enables teams to identify emerging issues and opportunities proactively and fosters a culture of collaboration and mutual support, ensuring that project stakeholders are equipped with the information they need to make informed decisions.