Dr. Elissa Farrow, Ph.D.

Senior Consultant and Facilitator, International Institute of Learning

Dr. Elissa Farrow is a futurist, author, facilitator, coach, and strategist. She has over 25 years of experience in research, organisational innovation, design, adaptation, and benefit realisation. Dr. Farrow is known for her compassionate leadership and engagement approach. She is an experienced leader and has been a partner in transformation in various industries. Dr Farrow is a published author, and her doctoral research explored the implications of Artificial Intelligence on organizational futures. Her research created innovative adaptation principles for leaders and delivery teams as well as new knowledge relating to how to best transform organisations operating models to anticipate and create positive futures. In 2023, Dr. Farrow became an Adjunct Fellow at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Authored Articles

White Paper | The Impact of AI on Stakeholder Relations Management Practices

December 3, 2025

Abstract The emergence of AI advancements, such as ChatGPT, and the subsequent surge in its utilization, have highlighted the importance of establishing well-defined objectives and criteria to determine the appropriate extent of AI integration in project decision-making and problem-solving processes. Often, decisions within organizational contexts are influenced by power dynamics and notions of control, where

White Paper | The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management – A Survey

October 2, 2024

By Dr. Leon Herszon & Dr. Elissa Farrow
As AI technologies continue to advance, organizations are exploring a continuum of adoption, where some are early adopters leveraging AI for competitive advantage, while others are cautiously testing its potential before full-scale implementation.

The Future of Staff Engagement – 2040

August 7, 2024

By Dr. Elissa Farrow
As a futurist who has been on the road for the past week being inspired through my work: change strategizing with leaders and teams, I believe the landscape of employee engagement is set for a dramatic transformation.

10 Emerging Project Management Trends In 2024

10 nouvelles tendances en matière de gestion de projet en 2024

July 19, 2024

Par Elissa Farrow, Ph.D. et Harold Kerzner, Ph.D.

En 2024, nous pensons que les tendances en matière de gestion de projet refléteront une évolution notable, des méthodologies traditionnelles vers des approches plus dynamiques, axées sur l’entreprise et centrées sur les personnes.

Leadership Futures from the Next Generation: Adapting, Empowering, Thriving

March 20, 2024

By Dr. Elissa Farrow
As we open our organisations to leadership’s next generation, it’s clear that the future belongs to those who champion collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and adaptability.

10 Emerging Project Management Trends In 2024

December 13, 2023

By Elissa Farrow, Ph.D. and Harold Kerzner, Ph.D.
Stepping into 2024, we believe that the project management trends will reflect a notable shift from traditional methodologies towards more dynamic, business-focused, and people-centric approaches.