Dr. Elissa Farrow, Ph.D.
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
Leading From Every Seat: A Conversation with Dr. Elissa Farrow
Lori Milhaven sits down with Elissa ahead of her keynote at IPM Day 2026 to talk about followership, co-design, AI, and what it really means to lead from every seat.
White Paper | The Impact of AI on Stakeholder Relations Management Practices
Often, decisions within organizational contexts are influenced by power dynamics and notions of control, where the loudest voices tend to prevail. However, this may prove increasingly challenging for larger organizations that also view AI as an efficiency enabler.
White Paper | The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management – A Survey
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
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 nouvelles tendances en matière de gestion de projet en 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
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.
