Innovation; a commercial perspective New
Description
A one-day workshop to introduce and practice skills needed for innovative working relationships with business. This is a workshop full of discussion and activity around the practical implementation of the following:
The learning aims are.
- An insight into UK plc expectations following the 2012 Wilson report
- Project management skills that turn an idea into a reality
- Technical skills that test scientific and commercial project viability
- Behavioural skills that build and maintain relationships
Participants will learn about:
- The changing landscape of UK and European funding
- The UK’s drive towards business – academic collaborations
- Expectations from industry. Differences and similarities to academia
- How to manage academic – business differences
- Core project management techniques including: Project Initiation documents; Impact measurement; Risk management; Project tracking and reporting
- Effective working in complex teams including: Creating team buy in; Managing and sharing your knowledge; Communications skills
Target audience
PhD students
Format
Workshop
Duration
One full day
Frequency
One off
Events available