2023/24 leadership programme of Centre of Excellence for Major Project Leaders launched (with photos)
The Centre of Excellence for Major Project Leaders (CoE) under the Development Bureau launched today (August 28) the 2023/24 Major Projects Leadership Programme (MPLP).
Speaking at the launching ceremony, the Secretary for Development and Chairman of the CoE, Ms Bernadette Linn, said that the Government is committed to continuing investing in infrastructure development to address economic and social needs, and enhancing the long-term competitiveness of Hong Kong. A number of far-reaching landmark developments including the Northern Metropolis, the Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands, etc, are in the pipeline. With Hong Kong's annual construction volume projected to reach approximately $300 billion a year in the medium to long term, she stressed the need to expand the infrastructure talent pool to ensure capital works projects meet public expectations for project efficiency and delivery.
As the flagship programme of the CoE, the MPLP is designed and delivered by the Oxford Saïd Business School, which offers a high-level project management and leadership development programme to major project leaders so as to uplift the overall performance and cost-effectiveness of public works projects. The 12-month MPLP includes international classes at Oxford and local classes, and is supported by personal coaching and professional assessment.
The MPLP was extended to relevant partners of public works projects early this year and was well-received. Upon completion of the 2023/24 MPLP, there will be a total of about 140 major project leaders from government bureaux and departments, public organisations, major engineering consultants and contractors attending this top-notch programme.
