Risk Management for Projects

Noel Lindsay currently serves as Dean of Business at Adelaide Business School and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Entrepreneurship) at the University of Adelaide, where he holds the position of Professor of Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation. His diverse career spans academia and entrepreneurship, with experience establishing and developing ventures across Australia, South Africa, and Malaysia. His leadership roles have included Director of the Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre, Academic Director of Singapore Operations, Head of the School of Marketing & Management, and Acting Associate Dean Diversity & Inclusion. A qualified accountant and member of multiple professional bodies including Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia, and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, he brings extensive experience in corporate insolvency, venture financing, and family business advisory. His research focuses on business and social entrepreneurship, particularly examining how entrepreneurial thinking can create value and impact in communities. As current President of the Australian Business Deans Council, he continues to shape business education while maintaining his commitment to fostering entrepreneurial culture through initiatives like ThincLab, the University's integrated new venture incubation platform.

Frank Schultmann serves as Professor of Complex Project Management and Director of Project Management at the University of Adelaide while simultaneously holding a Chair Professorship at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where he directs both the Institute for Industrial Production (IIP) and the French-German Institute for Environmental Research (DFIU). After completing his education at the University of Karlsruhe with a Diplom in Industrial Engineering (1993), PhD (1998), and Habilitation (2003), he built an impressive academic career through positions at the University of Koblenz-Landau and the University of Siegen before assuming his current roles. His research spans multiple disciplines, including sustainable production, supply chain optimization, project management, and construction management, with significant contributions evidenced by highly-cited publications in areas such as building information modeling, biomass-to-liquid production, and renewable energy systems. As an educator, he leads the development of project management curriculum at Adelaide, including the successful Introduction to Project Management MOOC, while maintaining extensive industry collaborations across sectors including automotive, chemical, construction, and logistics. His work has earned him recognition as a leading authority in complex project management and sustainable operations, with particular expertise in decision support systems and technology assessment.

Anton Jordaan serves as CEO of the Australian Skills Development Institute while holding academic positions as adjunct teaching faculty at the University of Adelaide's Entrepreneurship Centre for Innovation and Commercialisation (ECIC) and Adjunct Associate Professor at QUT's Project Management Academy in Brisbane. His academic credentials include multiple degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Advanced Business Practice, and a PhD, complemented by professional membership in CPA Australia. With 25 years of teaching experience, he has established himself as an international educator, delivering courses in project management, innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, and accounting across North America, UK, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. His corporate experience spans strategic management, leadership, and business development roles, including directorship of a stock exchange listed company. A notable achievement includes his specialized project management training for over 800 middle and senior finance managers in the international Oil and Gas industry since 2008. Originally trained as an accountant and tax specialist, he has developed extensive expertise in business improvement and capacity building, contributing to both academic and professional development programs across multiple continents.

John Sing serves as CEO of Ramafin Pty Ltd and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide, where he brings extensive expertise in project and risk management to the Applied Project Management program. After completing his Doctorate in risk management from Southern Cross University, along with a Masters in Accounting, Bachelor of Business in Accounting, and Graduate Diploma in Education, he has built an impressive career spanning academia and industry. His professional experience includes serving as Chief Finance Officer/Finance Director for CERT in Abu Dhabi and Director Corporate Services in the Queensland public sector. As an educator and consultant, he has delivered specialized training in project and risk management to international organizations, notably Royal Dutch Shell Oil Company. His contributions to education extend to the digital realm, where he played a key role in developing the University of Adelaide's successful MOOCs in Project Management and Risk Management. Through his consulting company, he continues to enhance project management and corporate governance practices across public and private sector organizations, combining academic rigor with practical industry experience.

Stella Bachtis serves as an Education Design Specialist at the Australian Skills Development Institute, where she specializes in enhancing critical and creative thinking in educational environments. Currently pursuing her doctorate in teaching critical and creative thinking skills to educators, she brings extensive experience in learning design across face-to-face, online, and blended learning environments. Her expertise spans course development in diverse subjects including marketing, entrepreneurship, innovation, and project management, with notable contributions to major online learning initiatives through edX. As a key contributor to the University of Adelaide's online courses, she has helped develop successful MOOCs in Project Management and Risk Management, working alongside distinguished faculty members like Frank Schultmann, Noel Lindsay, Anton Jordaan, and John Sing. Her approach combines project management principles with innovative learning design, focusing on simplifying complex content to enhance student engagement. Through her work with the Australian Skills Development Institute, she continues to shape the landscape of educational design, particularly in creating accessible and effective online learning experiences that emphasize critical thinking and practical application.