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The Artful Argument
What
Held monthly between February and November, this forum connects industry, government, and academia by bringing together leaders, researchers, and specialists from across the project professions to advance their understanding of the problems they face and the solutions they might consider. Now in its 5th year, the Artful Argument has become a thriving community that bridges the academic and practical sides of project management.
Who
Each Argument is facilitated by Kestrel Stone, CEO of Elemental Projects, Affiliate of the University of Sydney's John Grill Institute for Project Leadership, Fellow of the International Project Management Association, and Board Member of the Global Alliance for the Project Professions (GAPPS).​
How
Over dinner, participants engage in a structured conversation with 5-7 project leaders from diverse industries and sectors, delving into the realm of wicked, adaptive problems where there are no clear-cut answers, courses, or experts to rely on.
The Argument at the centre of each conversation is intentionally grey, complex, and polarising, such as:
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Delusion & deception ruin reporting.
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No-one can make a decision.
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AI will replace project managers.
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Capability is better bought than built.
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Both the Argument and the guest list are carefully curated to ensure relevance, interest, and diverse perspectives.
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By openly sharing experiences and insights, participants empower each other to navigate these complex, real-world challenges with resilience and innovation.
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Reach out for a chat about running the Artful Argument as a one-off event or a multi-session series for your community of practice.