Day 1: Foundations of Leading Multidisciplinary Teams

Objectives:

• Understand the nature and complexity of multidisciplinary teams in mega projects

• Define the leadership role in large-scale environments

Topics:

• Overview of mega projects and their characteristics

• What are multidisciplinary teams?

• Challenges of cross-functional collaboration

• Leadership roles and responsibilities in mega projects

• Leadership styles for complex, large-scale projects

• Case study: Leadership failures and successes in mega projects

Activities:

• Team mapping exercise

• Group discussion on real project challenges

Day 2: Communication & Collaboration Across Disciplines

Objectives:

• Strengthen communication between diverse technical and non-technical teams

• Reduce misunderstandings and silos

Topics:

• Communication barriers in multidisciplinary teams

• Effective leadership communication techniques

• Building a shared project language and vision

• Cross-cultural and cross-professional collaboration

• Tools and platforms for collaboration in mega projects

• Managing virtual and geographically dispersed teams

Activities:

• Simulation of multidisciplinary coordination meetings

• Communication style assessment

Day 3: Coordination, Decision-Making & Conflict Management

Objectives:

• Improve coordination mechanisms across disciplines

• Make effective decisions in high-pressure environments

Topics:

• Integration and coordination frameworks

• Decision-making models for complex projects

• Managing technical and interpersonal conflicts

• Negotiation among disciplines and stakeholders

• Balancing competing priorities and constraints

• Escalation and governance structures

Activities:

• Role-play: conflict resolution scenarios

• Group decision-making under time and risk constraints

Day 4: Motivation, Performance & Trust Building

Objectives:

• Enhance team motivation and engagement

• Build trust among diverse specialists

Topics:

• Motivational drivers across disciplines

• Leading experts and senior professionals

• Building trust and psychological safety

• Performance management in mega projects

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for multidisciplinary teams

• Managing underperformance and burnout

Activities:

• Designing a team motivation and performance plan

• Team performance review workshop

Day 5: Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Objectives:

• Align multidisciplinary teams with project strategy

• Manage complex stakeholder environments

Topics:

• Strategic leadership in mega projects

• Stakeholder identification and analysis

• Managing clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities

• Change management in large-scale projects

• Lessons learned and global best practices

• Personal leadership development plan

Activities:

• Developing a leadership strategy for a mega project

• Final presentations and feedback

• Individual action plans