Developing a Project Management Strategy

What is the rationale for doing this?

How does it fit with institutional strategy?

What are the main features of the provision?

What are the aims and expected outcomes?

To provide timely and appropriate training and support for PGRs unable to attend face-to-face workshops. This is building on the success of a similar Time Management online course.

This is an integral part of the Graduate Training Programme and, in particular, the training and support provided for part-time and distance researchers. The workshops also reflect the University's commitment to supporting our diverse student and researcher body.

This four-week online course provides participants with an opportunity to try and reflect on a range of project management concepts and tools. Each week a new theme will be introduced and participants will be encouraged to share their ideas and experiences via discussion boards and fora. Week 1: Project Management Principles Week 2: Project Management Tools Week 3: Stakeholder Management Week 4: Risk Management

After finishing the course, participants will be able to: • develop a project plan • work effectively with stakeholders • identify and manage risk • have an awareness of the key project management tools that can be used to manage research.

Are there any pre-requisites for engagement, e.g. levels of skill, years of experience, essential pre-activities?

How many participate in each 'activity'?

The maximum number of participants is 20 with sub-grous of 5.

How do you monitor effectiveness?

Who do you seek feedback from?

Do you have benchmarks?

To provide timely and appropriate training and support for PGRs unable to attend face-to-face workshops. This is building on the success of a similar Time Management online course.

To maintain participant motivation over a four-week period.

This is part of a commitment to developing both online training and stand alone resources.