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by Ruth Belling (Author)
A guide for new and early career researchers
Learn the essential principles of research project management.
The ability to manage research successfully is vital to every researcher's career. Whether you are studying for a doctorate, managing a research grant or research team, it is imperative that you can achieve your research objectives within a set timeframe and budget. Done well, it is a highly desirable and transferable skill - one that can benefit your career both inside and outside academia.
Based on 20 years' experience, this highly practical guide helps you: - Identify the key skills every research project/programme manager needs - Explore the four core stages in every project's lifecycle - Understand the key activities needed to deliver research objectives on time and on budget - Provide the right information to convince potential funders your project will complete within its timeframe and resource limitations - Identify project stakeholders and prioritize their needs - Assess the impact of potential risks to your research and discover tried and tested strategies for overcoming the most common threats - Break your project into manageable tasks - Work out how long it should take to complete any project - Identify the critical activities you'll need to monitor closely to make sure you complete your research as planned - Track any project through to completion... ...and much more!
This book will guide you through the essential principles to help you manage any research project or programme for success.
Author Biography
Dr Ruth Belling is a researcher, evaluator, educator and writer. A former Reader in evaluation at the Faculty of Health and Social Care, London South Bank University, UK, she gained her PhD at Cranfield University's world-renowned School of Management. She has particular interests in evaluation research, researcher development, management development, and health and social care.
