Research & Evaluation Project Management for Project Leaders

Anyone asked to conduct a research or evaluation project or study - small or large - faces the challenge of how best to manage this. University and professional training in research (and evaluation) principles and methods have long neglected this vital aspect of successfully delivering projects. More recently, shrinking budgets and timetables (but not expectations) have added to the challenges for principal investigators and others leading the design and delivery of projects and intensified the need for more structured approaches to project management. Using a mixture of shared slides, interactive sessions and exercises in small groups, this practical course provides an intensive introduction to how to rise to these challenges using tried and tested methods. It is aimed at participants from all sectors, those new to project management in research and evaluation, and those who may have some experience but are looking to widen their knowledge of structured approaches.

NB. A parallel course, Management for Commissioned Research and Evaluation, focuses on the different project management challenges and skills needed for those specifying and commissioning externally contracted projects. The two separate courses can be taken separately over one day or together over two consecutive days.

Looking to book for six or more people from your organisation? Contact training@the-sra.org.uk to ask about our in-house training.