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“Tell me, O Oracle, what should I do…”  - Leadership Lessons from the Oracle of Delphi 

If only we had a crystal ball. Or an oracle. Anything more accurate than that last status report or budget forecast! Actually, we have ChatGPT now, so what could possibly go wrong?

The more unpredictable and chaotic the situation in which we find ourselves, the more tempting it is to search for stability and reassurance; something to cling to, even if it doesn’t really make sense. In the ancient world, that was often the Oracle of Delphi, aka Pythia, the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo – generally considered to be the highest authority in the Greek world from the 8th century BC to the late 4th century AD. In the modern world, that might well be AI. But is it any more reliable than the ancient Oracle?

Join Jürgen Oschadleus, recently returned from a trip to Delphi, Greece, as he explores the phenomenon of the Oracle and its correlations to decision-making in the modern world. What happened then, and how is it relevant to the 21st century world of project management? What leadership lessons can we glean from her story? And how can we ensure better outcomes than her clients received?

Jürgen is known for his intriguing insights into historical events and turning them into practical tools that address real-world problems today.

Join us as we explore the beautiful scenery, the fascinating tale – and the critical lessons we can learn from the Oracle of Delphi.

💡 Workshop Objectives

• Discover the story of the Oracle of Delphi
• Learn techniques to bring certainty to an uncertain world
• Avoid common mistakes in reporting, forecasting and the use of AI
• Improve the quality of questions you ask your stakeholders

Presenter - Jürgen Oschadleus 

Jürgen Oschadleus is an international speaker, educator, consultant and coach on project leadership, influence and effective communication. He combines his background in history, teaching and technology projects with a fascination for sport and psychology, and uses this to challenge people’s thinking and help them create new mental connections, apply knowledge and achieve the outcomes they seek.

With over 30 years of experience in education, strategic consulting, systems deployment and leadership development projects in Africa, Europe, the USA and the Asia Pacific region, Jürgen has been exposed to a broad range of industries in both the commercial and public sectors. He is the founder of Act Knowledge, and an independent certified coach, teacher and speaker with the Maxwell Leadership Team. He presents postgraduate classes at the University of New South Wales, is active in a range of industry and professional groups, and is currently reading for a Master's in Theological Studies (MTS).

Jürgen remains passionate about football (soccer) and continues to play the game in his local league.