Project management for research – for doctoral students (Online)

Abstract

In this very practical online workshop participants will experience a range of project management methods and tools relevant for the management of (their own/supervised/coordinated) research projects. 

Learning Objectives

By the end, you will be able to:

• structure, plan and control a research project
• identify project risks and develop mitigating measures
• characterize the project’s stakeholders and produce a concept to inform them adequately
• define roles and responsibilities in research projects
• use project management as a communication tool in your project environment
• apply selected project management methods and tools effectively to own research projects and/or to PhD / Master projects you supervise.

Content

• Defining “project”, “project boundaries” and “project management” in the context of research 
• Formulating intermediate objectives, managing moving targets and defining deliverables
• Formulating intermediate objectives, managing moving targets and defining deliverables
• Structuring projects: sub-​projects and work packages
• Setting milestones
• Planning project time and workload in detail
• Defining the project budget
• Multi-​project management
• Project tracking and controlling.

Location

• Online
  

Target audience

Language

Comment

Participants should be working on a specific project and/ or be supervising PhD/Master projects. No prior knowledge of project management is assumed. The workshop can be attended at any stage of the project’s duration, to the greatest advantage during the first half. It builds a foundation for the follow-​up workshop for research project leaders with the title “Project Management Leadership Skills”. The workshop is divided into three course blocks: 

• First block: 1.5 hours online introductory session.
• Second block: 25 hours of personal work: participants view videos and apply the methods to one of their project (own project or that they supervise/coordinate).
• Third block: 1.5 days online taking place about 3 weeks after the first block. Very active session with group works.