Innovation; a commercial perspective

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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

PhD students

Number of sessions: 1

Workshop

One full day

One off